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  1. Scott06

    Stalls on acceleration under load

    just dump a little gas if you have good spark it will run for a few seconds , if it doesn’t you are missing spark strength spark timing or compression . sure ther is no vacuum leak under carb ? Last thing that was touched usually several base gaskets come with carb kit maybe not the correct one
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    Stalls on acceleration under load

    About 1.5 turns out from fully seated Are u sure u have good spark would think 5 pumps is enough to cough . Man overboard switch tripped ?
  3. Scott06

    Getting more from 6hp in High Altitude

    Yeah if you want to use it that high. You loose like 20% of power at that altitude. yes normally you prop down in pitch and at 6 likely have to lean out your jetting, but you are only working with 6 hp, probably 4.5 at that altitude
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Yeah I’m still playing vinyl…
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    94 chaparral 1930 ss with 4.3 prop help

    Yes 4 blade will generally give up top speed but provide better holeshot, sternlift, and lower planning speeds. if you do loaded water sports like me its the way to go.
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    94 chaparral 1930 ss with 4.3 prop help

    A 4 bbl and intake on the 4.3 should get you close to the 220 hp of the mpi. The 4 bbl 4.3 alfa reman engines merc sells are rated at 225 hp
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    94 chaparral 1930 ss with 4.3 prop help

    Thats correct on my boat the carbed 4.3 came with a 1.81 drive, the mpi 4.3 which is 220 hp came with 1.62 drive as did the 5.0/220 hp carb and 5.0 mpi/ 260 hp. the drive ratio diff between a 1.81 and 1.62 is similar to about 2” in prop pitch . I repowered my boat from a 4.3 to a 5.0 with a...
  8. Scott06

    Hydrofoil/Whale Tail Good or Bad

    I will play the other side of the fence. I had decent results from a whale tail on my 17 ft 3.0 l powered boat. Definitely improved holeshot and stern lift and only cost like $35-40 (plastic two piece) back in the day. Did cost some top end Mph. i suspect your boat like mine may have been...
  9. Scott06

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Didnt know that thanks is that true for the older carbed models like i have
  10. Scott06

    Looking for a Definitive Answer On AQ Drive Oil

    This is because the person you were speaking to wasnt born yet when they sold outboards…
  11. Scott06

    4.3 TKS bogs and won't rev past 3600

    Absolutely many a time had to re rebuild my carbs. agree completely on high quality kits and care on float adjustments mikes carb parts is a great place for quality carb kits and support only other thoughts are is igntion system in good order , advancing properly , hull clean and not water...
  12. Scott06

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Doesnt the trim sender just change resitance as it moves i dont think there is voltage on it , or is it a different setup on these fly by wire newer boats?
  13. Scott06

    Stalls on acceleration under load

    Iff it has spark you aren’t getting fuel pour a little gas down the carb if ther is spark it will cough i assume you did an intial setting of the idle mix screw? Where did you get replacement carb from
  14. Scott06

    Cooling hose kit

    https://www.mercruiserparts.com/200-2-bbl-gm-305-v-8-1987-0b525982 thers three different cooling systems listed links on bottom of this page , gotta look through them and see which one matched what youve got
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    Dealing with insurance,boat totaled?

    I would think your insurance agent should advise you how to handle the situation with other guys insurance and what policy details you have I have an agreed value in my policy yours may be different. Most importantly I would educate yourself on a current fair value of your boat given market...
  16. Scott06

    Elbow and exhaust manifold inspection what do you think?

    I don't know which is correct but converted to ft lbs it is 25 &31 ft lbs respectively which is not much difference- either will work, but if I didn't have a torque wrench I'd use a calibrated elbow ...
  17. Scott06

    Minor shudders at idle

    Agreed they are not the smoothest engines for sure, but yours could probably be improved. Chris gives excellent guidance here. Would be interested to see if you have a loose rocker arm Are ignition components in good order ? what do spark plugs look like ? In the end what the 3.0 l lacks in...
  18. Scott06

    Are all Mercruiser 3.0 front sump oil pans the same?

    if you have a steel timing cover would replace that at same time as there is a spot behind the balancer that doesn't get painted well at factory ... then rusts out
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    Engine Replacement Compatibility

    in top of mercruiser section - its the top two threads that are stuck there. When you start to hone in on a project or have questions on specifics X boat Y driveline ....come back there is a wealth of knowledge that helped me with my project years back
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    Exhaust bellows

    Yeah was a pain but not required as it is full of water anyways. Do you have the factory merc manual and the tool to expand them ? I just did mine and there is some detail in the manual that was helpful- I glued it to the transom and let it fully set up overnight. Then used expander tool - but...
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