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  1. Scott06

    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    Check kill switch as well, also check spark with spark gap tester. You may have a weak ignition and now that you opened the gap cant jump it. Had this one time years ago - care wouldn't start had very weak spark closed gap on plugs from .040 down to about .028 and it started. Wasn't a long term...
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    2014 Tracker 24 DLX vs 2015 Lowes SF 214 - Help

    I think either size will do fine for what u outline. If you want to ski or tube with the kids the 21 with same power as the 24 may be a better bet. has one been better cared for than the other ? Previous owner maint and care would be the prime thing i would look for
  3. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 with v8

    if the tach was accurate, the was not waterlogged, and the engine was in good shape and tuned up, then drop 4" in pitch....but I assume the engine was not in good shape since you just replaced it right?
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    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    A Barr kit with both elbows and manifolds is about $750. Barr is considered same quality as OEM as they do a lot of OEM castings. Yes the cooling water goes through manifolds to and they suffer the same corrosions, blockage, and engine damaging leak potential.
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    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    The size of the orifice in the power valve and the height of the pin need to match the original so the piston/rod that actuates it will work correctly. Mikes Carb parts can probably verify if you have the correct one. There are several that fit Rochester 2 jets and Mercarbs. Make sure the...
  6. Scott06

    Holley Dual Feed Fuel Rail/Log Question

    Agreed dont f it up too hard and it should work. flex hose is marine rated . as mentioned the stock merc set up had hose in two places tank to filter housing/ pump. And pump to carb had a section of flex. neither hose was braided just rubber hose with a woven cover over the hose.
  7. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 with v8

    Ok so get it back together put the 19” on get it tuned right then check the rpms. Not sure what the wot range is for that engine but guessing 4400-4800, 5 k at most.
  8. Scott06

    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    One thing that seems to confuse some of us - please confirm what engine is in there you said 301, do you really mean 3.0 L as in three liter ?
  9. Scott06

    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    3.0s are not the quietest engine. Agree with AD on the flapper, especially if it had been over heated the rubber gets burnt off them. Other thoughts are rocker noise due to loose rocker or lifter not taking up clearance. Might pop the valve cover and look at rockers if they are ok maybe try...
  10. Scott06

    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    I recently tried to clean the cooling jackets on my 65 Pontiac chasing some over heating issues. This was an engine that was rebuilt in early 90s (block hot tanked) has mostly sat over the years. I ran this product through it twice...
  11. Scott06

    Holley Dual Feed Fuel Rail/Log Question

    I would think putting a marine fuel line assy like this in between the T and the fuel pump to offer some flex would help- https://www.michiganmotorz.com/fuel-line-hose-3-8-fuel-pump-to-carburetor-25-length my OEM merc line between the fuel pump and carb was like this but had more hard pipe than...
  12. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 with v8

    Were you able to run it with old engine and see what the performance was? Was it getting the engine to recommended WOT rpm range? Without a basis point of what RPM range at WOT its hard to say, as long as the 19" is in good shape I would trial that then make an educated decision. Depending...
  13. Scott06

    Divorced choke

    I think soMething like this is what you are asking about https://www.carburetor-parts.com/cu1444.html
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    Inboard replacing

    Yeah seems you would be better off with a 5.7 my boat is a 2004 sea ray 200 sport. had 4 engine options from a 4.3/190 hp carb up to a 5.0 mpi (interestingly with a 1.62 drive ratio). i bought it with a known cracked 4.3 carbed engine, i swapped in a 5.0 thinking a 5.7 would be too much...
  15. Scott06

    Divorced choke

    i think you do If you take the choke coil out. If you can leave it in place probably not. Im just not sure if you can put the electric choke housing on it if you leave the old choke stove in place.
  16. Scott06

    Inboard replacing

    You can use the money you were saving for the Sharrow prop on A 6.2 long block
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    Inboard replacing

    If i recall he has a 5.0 mpi, 5.0 block i dont think can get bored out to 5.7 bore. NOt sure if heads are same as 5.7 suspect smaller 5.0 bore takes different valves but could be wrong …
  18. Scott06

    Best carburator for 4.3 merc. Vortec

    Are you looking for a bolt on stock replacement that works, or are you interested in upgrading to a 4 bbl for some more power ?
  19. Scott06

    Volvo penta spark plugs

    Vortec carb engines (TBV) one mine the cheap AC delcos work great. You have a mild cam in your engine. Right ?
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    Volvo penta spark plugs

    Yep - these iridium and platinum are great in cars where you have a 120k change interval but makes less cost effective if you change them frequently.
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