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  1. Scott06

    Holley 2300 2 BBL fuel filter

    the one I just took apart had a canister fuel filter by fuel pump and a screen in the inlet of carb
  2. Scott06

    Boat not take off when everyone sitting in the back

    Yes this is typical - when we ski or board in my sea ray 200 everyone wants to sit in the back row (4 across)- its gets on plane but much slower. The only thing that may help is what prop are you running and what is WOT RPM currently with that set up. If you are over propped it will help to go...
  3. Scott06

    XR 4 Hydrofoil

    As mentioned you will get conflicting recommendations. Like Jim I successfully used a DoelFin, as it helped my planning performance on an underpowered boat (3.0 merc IO). As others have mentioned it did break my AV plate... in the end I got better performance out of a lower pitch 4 blade prop...
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    Merc prop selector

    Yeah everyone acts like on an alpha it is unacceptable to clunk going into gear but I think most outboards are dog clutch too? For your application I think they make a hub that is rubber vs delrin (hard plastic). Not sure if it is OEM Merc or aftermarket.
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    Lumpy idle after carb rebuild | Holley 2300 | Volvo Penta 3.0 GS

    If you didnt get the passages clean by chemical and mechanical means, and blown out with compressed air that is likely the reason for continued issues. I have had really good luck with a small HF ultrasonic cleaner have used both carb cleaner and simple green ( to keep from removing paint on...
  6. Scott06

    Merc prop selector

    If I recall I am using the hub kit with the bushing up front-...
  7. Scott06

    2005 Bayliner 175 Mercury 3.0 Mercruiser i/o - Stalling

    dont get a rebuilt carb - get a carb kit from mikes carb parts and rebuild it yourself. I used a ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight filled with carb cleaner for the parts cleaning
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    2005 Bayliner 175 Mercury 3.0 Mercruiser i/o - Stalling

    A rebuild is cheap and easy to do. stop wasting money on fuel cleaners generally only will lighten your wallet. Interrupt switch is only coming out of gear. You can try turning idle speed crew in a hair to bump up idle speed , can try turning idle mix screw to see if it responds. Get a factory...
  9. Scott06

    Engine Swap Over - First Oil Selection

    Go with Rotella conventional (T4). When I got my repower from michigan motorz they required use of rotella for break in. No synthetic for 100 hrs. I used conventional quicksilver 25-40 then at 100 hrs switched to mobil one
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    Lumpy idle after carb rebuild | Holley 2300 | Volvo Penta 3.0 GS

    Is the choke closing. Did this change after rebuild or was it an issue prior- could be ignition related I think the float level is just parallel to bowl top basically level How did you clean the carb components during rebuild
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    Mercruiser Shifting Issues

    How about a little description of what was happening , exactly what was replaced in what order (oem parts or aftermarket), and what is happening now . Throw on thing to try assuming it is a gen 2 drive - if you have the shift assist cylinder on there try taking it off. I think it was intended...
  12. Scott06

    Stainless Prop Film

    I get the same thing on my merc props in fresh water as well. CLR or dollar store toilet bowl cleaner seems to work
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    2005 Bayliner 175 Mercury 3.0 Mercruiser i/o - Stalling

    Sounds like you need a carb rebuild. Save the carb cleaner for when you get the carb apart as you need to clean the inside passages. Likely your idle mixture passages are clogged with debris. Would also take the fuel filter off and check it for water and debris. On most 3.0's this is in the...
  14. Scott06

    Merc prop selector

    Shifts fine, yes it is heavier than the avg prop. A lot of outboards use the same dog clutch as an alpha so not an uncommon situation.
  15. Scott06

    Mercruiser 4.3L lift points

    No picture were attached. Why don't you file the high spots down on the bar vs buying a new one.
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    Mercruiser 4.3L lift points

    Yes if you can get the yoke in you should be ok. Your alignment tool may not be made correctly. I think there is a dimensioned drawing in the stickies
  17. Scott06

    Dieseling 3.0

    I used seafoam dribbled down the carb eventually stalling the engine, let it soak in 15 min , then run the engine and burn it off. This did help the dieseling. Merc also makes an aerosol called power tune to do similar
  18. Scott06

    Merc prop selector

    As others have mentioned I would try an Enertia or Revolution 4. You want to prop it like your current to hit the upper end of WOT. I have similar size Sea Ray 200 sport with a 5.0 with Edlebrock 4 bbl, so probably a few ponies shy of your 5.0 mpi. A lot of folks here dont like 4 blades but...
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    Break in procedure for new '77 Merc 140hp

    If you have good water pressure and a good size hose you wont have any issue doing the cam break in on the trailer. I don't think you need to go quite as high as 3 k normally I have done 1-2 k. Make sure to use ZDDP additive or an oil that has it for break in. I use these style muffs no issue-...
  20. Scott06

    Break in procedure for new '77 Merc 140hp

    If you have good water pressure and a good size hose you wont have any issue doing the cam break in on the trailer. I don't think you need to go quite as high as 3 k normally I have done 1-2 k. Make sure to use ZDDP additive or an oil that has it for break in. I use these style muffs no issue-...
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