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  1. Scott06

    new carb

    they did in the link https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/ there are listings about halfway down for 302's 888 was 2 bbl, the 215, 225, & 225S were 4 bbl of course these were a long time ago... if you click on the links tlo the carbs looks like the 4 bbls were...
  2. Scott06

    new carb

    Yeah i think you were the only one that didnt know that... the eddy 1409 and 1410 are marine rated (600 and & 750 cfm respectively) and are basically copies of the webber carbs Merc used a while back to the OP - depending on what his original set up was for carb and throttle linakge- I think...
  3. Scott06

    new carb

    Just make sure you get a marine rated carb not an automotive one .
  4. Scott06

    Need help to identify this Alpha drive

    yes was off on serial number . 1.98 is for a 3.0 4 cylinder . V8 will take a 1.47 or 1.62 ratio.
  5. Scott06

    Need help to identify this Alpha drive

    I would say that is probably an earlier MC1 which is a bolt in swap With an alpha one. Giveaway will be the lifting eye on top of the drive can you post pictures? you need to make sure it is the right ratio for your application. Can remove the top cover to see
  6. Scott06

    Aluminum boat

    Danforth has it laid out it looks easier than it is. Go to you tube and look videos of guys doing this and pay special attention to the black chit they get covered with head to toe ....
  7. Scott06

    New to me boat

    By brother has these on his Twin Vee power cat. They work very well to drain the cockpit. This is on a skiff with low freeboard so often get water in while underway. Just drains out the back, and until you get comfortable with them it can seem worrisome. the ones on his boat are for a different...
  8. Scott06

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    my swag was $45-55 each.... this project makes my half in the bag idea of converting my 21 ft BR to a VP forward drive or Bravo 4s to do poor mans wake surfing look cheap.....
  9. Scott06

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I think your price estimate is light
  10. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    it is stamped in the metal so unless horribly corroded it will be under the sticker. Also worth a look if you still have the original paper work that comes with the boat when sold. Both boats I have had - a packet from the dealer that contains mostly garbage safety info also had a packet from...
  11. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    This is a gen 2 alpha drive
  12. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    if you find the serial number you put it in here (there are other sites too) and this will take you to the correct parts for your specific unit https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-stern-drive/index.php
  13. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    It’s just below the lube vent plug on the port side of upper just below mercruiser sticker will have the serial number and drive ratio, will also be stamped in drive under the mercruiser sticker if you have the serial number this is the best way to order parts
  14. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    Do you know your drive serial number it would seem with that thread there are 3 different u joints used for the alpha gen 2 depending on serial number range
  15. Scott06

    I just bought a 2025 Bayliner VR5 with the 200hp 4.5L Mercruiser, BARELY pulls me up slalom

    Don’t think you need a different boat but it will be a bit underpowered. I would stay with aluminum props for the moment. I had good luck on a previous boat with Michigan vortex 4 blades. They are relatively cheap and a good way to cut your teeth on prop swapping. I went from a 19” 3 blade down...
  16. Scott06

    1978 Mercruiser 228 Sterndrive help

    The alpha one gen one does not have an oil reservoir like the alpha one gen two has . Make sure you are looking at buying alpha gen one drive
  17. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    I think this thread from a few years back covers all the different ujoints out there https://forums.iboats.com/threads/u-joints-for-2003-alpha-one-gen-2.749703/page-2 edit posted this right after AD … same thread
  18. Scott06

    mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

    What is the serial number on your drive? To my knowledge yes the 315 works for all the internal clip ones but if u get A different measurement let’s take a look what are the other dimension of the joint...
  19. Scott06

    Carter P4389 Doesn't Work when Connected to Carburetor

    Always the simple chit Just a matter of working through it
  20. Scott06

    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Upper Unit Hex Bolt Connecting Halves Broke Off

    Yeah even on mig you need different wire and a trim is gas for optimal penetration. Most time I use a Tig for this stuff. Maybe got some heat in there anyways. only did flux core once never again… it was good because it was outside work but the splatter was insane
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