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  1. Scott06

    Thrust washer…..

    Merc uses the Flotorq replaceable prop hub system and many prop manufactures offer compatible designs- like Michigan hweel is XHS prop hub... You can probably dress up the thrust washer with file or emory cloth. You are correct as long as it has a good fit on thrust face of prop and doesn...
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    Who here would buy a boat with 1400hours on a 454 mpi?

    the conventional wisdom is to not add closed cooling to a used engine as the scale inside even a fresh water engine will plug the heat exch.
  3. Scott06

    Where can I find the oil filter?

    Not needed but certainly if you like to use synthetic you can no issue , just not required
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    try michigan motorz they have new base engines and remans. I was pleased with my engine purchase there a few years back
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    One boat I previously had had a 4-5" hole cut in the vertical side of the seat so you can access the oil filter. easy to do
  6. Scott06

    1987 4.3 205 conversion to 1998 Vortec 4.3 marine engine

    None except the fuel pump. Do you at least have the wiring harness on the new engine? otherwise you will need to wire up the fuel pump through an oil pressure switch . I think michigan motorz sells a marine carter fuel pump and crimped end fuel hose for the pump to carb connection if you are...
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    Where can I find the oil filter?

    No I don't think he is trolling. Look up some other threads, obviously not that experienced yet.
  8. Scott06

    Where can I find the oil filter?

    Yes on an older engine like this by shell rotella conventional oil 15w-40. Best value in oil for this application
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    Exhaust Manifold question

    Absolutely. I used the rigger I use at work, he and his son did me a solid. Took longer to set up the crane than do the lift... totally safe and easy
  10. Scott06

    Anyone Have Experience With A Solas Rubex Prop??

    I get higher top speed with my 21" Revolution 4 than a 22" Enertia, similar WOT rpm. I suspect it is related to stern lift and with the Rev 4 being able to fully trim out with out the prop blowing out. So I get slightly higher (1-2 mph gps ) top speed. My boat is stern heavy ....
  11. Scott06

    trouble getting reverse.

    You would need about 4" inches of prop pitch to keep the rpms in same ballpark. What was your current WOT rpm? As an example I repowered a 4.3 boat with 1.81 drive to a 5.0 that by the book should have had a 1.62 drive. I kept the V6 ratio and went up in pitch 2" to a 21" .Since you are going...
  12. Scott06

    Anyone Have Experience With A Solas Rubex Prop??

    That Solas or Michigan wheel Vortex 4 blade (18") will work nicely. I run 4 blades on my last 2 boats for exact same reasons you mention and had great luck with the Michigan vortexes on my last boat. Was a inexpensive way to cut my teeth on prop swapping and trials. You may have to play with...
  13. Scott06

    Alpha One Gen 1 - Can't get 6" on shift cable adjustment

    Try a oem merc shift cable . Never had an issue with one ,last a long time
  14. Scott06

    1989 4.3 LX Quadrajet Rebuild

    I think @Baylinerchuck did a thread on rebuilding his He and lou are well versed in Qjets
  15. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    yes the U is the timing mark on cover.
  16. Scott06

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Assume you are asking for how to retime the engine ? Yes but u need to make sure it is on compression stroke - both valves closed as the balancer will also align at top of exhaust stroke …
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    J1171 Marine Trim Pump issue

    There are two solenoids over to the left , follow the wires out of the pump motor. One solenoid will be up the other down. Jump it right at the solenoid which is likely bad. the switch will close the circuit in the solenoids to send power to the motor. Attached a couple of drawings out of merc...
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    Engine Mount Installation Tool

    Agreed no need to over think it
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    Ran with missing quad ring, should I expect problems?

    If you keep an eye on your drive lube and don’t run it if water gets in, reseal it if needed, drive will last for years more in fresh water. Your interior and gel coat will get roached first
  20. Scott06

    Engine Mount Installation Tool

    Ok wasnt sure what your question was. Looks like you were sold part of the tool … looks like those spacers are 1/2” or so thick. Would think you could determine the thickness off mercs installation drawings. They are available on line...
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