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  1. Scott06

    Sound deadening

    I used these guys when I replaced the egg crate sound deadening in my old boat. They had several options with different costs... of course better material = more dough. They were knowledgeable about what materials had the correct fire ratings for marine applications which is good to keep an eye...
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    Mercruiser 6.2 repower/finding an engine

    reman 6.2 https://www.michiganmotorz.com/6-2l-vortec-marine-engine-1996-current New 6.2 merc longblock https://www.michiganmotorz.com/6.2l-merc-engine-2009-2018 New base engine from different supplier pricing is better...
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    Help with engine timing

    There should be a mark or several marks on the balancer as shown in the photos. If you only have a TDC mark you can use an advance timing light which will offset or advance the light so that you can use TDC and set it for 8 or 10 deg advanced so light will be timed for tdc mark
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    Water in reservoir

    As others have mentioned you have a seal issue on your outdrive, maybe several seals are bad. In the stickys there is a protocol for pressure testing the drive to identify which seals are leaking.
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    Mercruiser 6.2 repower/finding an engine

    And no ecu mods for 6 cubic inches , right?
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    Mercruiser 6.2 repower/finding an engine

    I believe the 383 is just a remanufactured 377, given a .030” overbore. I cant see needing to reflash the ecu for this. Try michigan motorz i belive they sell reman and new base engines
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    no start

    I would find the factory wiring diagram for your engine serial number and see if it was there or not. Not sure what year as I have had older boats that I don't think had this fuse, so yours may not have had it at the factory. If it wasn't there originally I wouldn't add it rather focus on...
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    no start

    Yes you should see it on the starter lug but it is not there this is what one looks like
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    no start

    There is no 90 a fuse on yours - it would be a square cube (3/4"x3/4") on the starter lug between the bat cable and orange cable from alternator. Not sure if your engine originally didn't have one or someone took it off. Start with the simple stuff like the cable mentioned. Yes you can jump...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 - backfired and died out on the water ( Its electrical 100% ) - need basic troubleshooting steps,, how do i check charging system?

    So this is a 3.7 or 470 with a stator and voltage regulator? Would suspect stator or more likely regulator issues in which case given NLA nature of these parts would do an alternator conversion and replace the battery. Would target your trouble shooting around the odd ball charging system...
  11. Scott06

    Arcadia/Traverse Suitability?

    Base Acadia is 1000 lbs but it is 4k with the towing package. How short a distance? I'll play the other side of the fence as I have towed my similar sized 2004 Sea Ray 200 Sport 2 miles to the ramp and 15 miles to the barn with my '06 Highlander (3500 lbs capacity) and my 2016 highlander...
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    Boat bogs down after 30-90 minutes

    Rust on valve stem due to leaking exhaust manifolds or risers is one possibility. Would tear the head down and inspect the exhaust for signs of water intrusion. Did the valve hit the piston? What does spark plug look like ? Was engine previously rebuilt and improperly machined?
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    oil pan SBC

    https://www.michiganmotorz.com/products/marine-parts-accessories/oil-system-components/easy-oil-drain-kits I use one of these drain hoses and hook that up to my oil extractor (Mytvac) works great. Seems to get better flow than up the dipstick. If you have an OEM dipstick with the garden hose...
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    2011 Mer 4.3 inboard on Tahoe Q5i - engine bogging down

    The carb number is stamped in the float bowl this is 100% fool proof way to get correct kit. Since the mercarb uses a foam/plastic float would get a replacement for it as they can be brittle when taking apart the carb. Would also make sure the power valve spring is working smooth. Would think...
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    Power Steering fluid question

    Ive always used ATF, but the power steering/ tilt fluid will work fine too.a non detergent straight weight motor oil,jack oil etc will all work, is there fluid in there now ? If red it is atf, if clear like oil use the ps/ tilt fluid . you can always drain out what is in there and use what...
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    2011 Mer 4.3 inboard on Tahoe Q5i - engine bogging down

    it is not hard, just requires cleaning and attention to detail. You likely have a mercarb at Mikes carb parts they have good quality kits and instructional videos. I use a harbor freight ultrasonic cleaner for the parts. Before you tear into it rule out fuel flow restrictions and make sure the...
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    2011 Mer 4.3 inboard on Tahoe Q5i - engine bogging down

    Would be looking for anything restricting fuel flow like the antiphon valve, if you can measure fuel pressure at that rpm would be good. Would think you may be looking at a carb rebuild.
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    2011 Mer 4.3 inboard on Tahoe Q5i - engine bogging down

    carbureted or fuel injected? Have a engine serial number. Does it eventually recover or doesnt go past 25 mph? What did the contents of the fuel filter look like start with some basics - engine compression. check ignition timing including total advance test strength of ignition with spark...
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    knock sensor, brass Y-fitting for both the sensor and drain plug Cant find a part number

    gotcha sorry for the confusion.
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    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    So it hasn't blown since you replaced it completely? If it hasn't yes I would blame it degradation of the hose. In hydraulics except in a pinch we never put a new end on an old hose for that reason. Inside of hose may have broken down restricting flow to where pressure builds up
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