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  1. Scott06

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    GPH depends on how much you push the throttle forward. We are lucky enough that my dad has a place on the lake, so I'm only trailering twice a year, kept in a hoist. Typical day is 6-8 people out for an hour or three, ski/wakeboard, then swim. Put about 35-45 hours on it a year = about...
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    Bellow Replacement

    Did you get the tool to remove the hinge pins? Also I think you need the shift cable tool as well to remove shift cable from bellhousing. Might be worth doing the shift cable if yours it not smooth and also the seals on the shift shaft in bellhousing can leak water into bellhousing if they are worn
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    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    Really depends on your tow vehicle and comfort towing. I can tell you from my experience on a 38 mile long lake with my old boat (18 ft 1991 sea ray 170) vs my new (21 ft 2004 sea ray 200 sport). the extra beam weight, and deadrise may it a much more comfortable boat that is towable by my...
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    4.3 over heating at low rpm Help

    Did you verify the engine temp with a IR thermometer to see if the alarm switch is accurate and should be going off ? checked the ignition timing isn't retarded? Did you test it after the circ pump was replaced?
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    Prop for new Quicksilver 3.0 Marine engine with SEI sterndrive

    Do you have a history with this boat ? Do you know what previous prop pitch and wot rpm was ? If not id say start with a 19” pitch black max see how it performs. If you focus on watersports may want to consider lower pitch or 4 blade, but 19” would likely be a good all-around pitch
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    Mercruiser 3.0 ignition module

    neutral is fine, just dont run it very long at that rpm if on muffs/hose Helpful to know what you actually did vs what you posted in first post. If u are sure you are applying 12 v to set it in base mode module can be the only issue. If it is still advancing ok set total advance and if it works...
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    Another 140 Delco EST conversion thread

    29 degrees total minus the 6 degrees initial means the distributor advance is 23 degrees when all in . at specified rpm level- it doesn’t come in all at once
  8. Scott06

    Bellows inspection check what do You think

    Mine look exactly the same wear marks on side of u joint bellows so not just your boat. Otherwise my 2004 bellows are in perfect condition, no cracks
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    Mercruiser 3.0 = Chevy 181 CID = Small Block Chevy Valve Train? 1:65 Rockers?

    https://marinepowerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/30lspecs.pdf last page has dyno sheet from GM Read what Chris wrote about gear ratio and props. boat is different than a car because there is no transmission... so if gearing and prop pitch isnt low enough engine will never get into the...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 ignition module

    http://marineengines4less.com/images/companies/1/EST%20Ignition%20Instructions%20-%20ME4L.pdf?1431462059320 Here are the install and timing instructions you need to apply 12 v to the timing shunt (initial timing connector in instructions)to get it in base mode. Didn't look like you were doing...
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    I dont think that would hurt at this point maybe a valve stuck down or dropped. I would just keep the supplier in the loop to and take pictures or video yourself doing it. When I did my repower I took a video of priming the engine and test running with oil pressure and temp gauges hooked up...
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    Looks like you got a bum rebuild...
  13. Scott06

    Ford 302 spark plugs

    you wont notice the water that's not supposed to be in the exhaust from the water that is supposed to be in the exhaust (cooling water exit to overboard goes in exhaust )
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    manifold bolts

    I've done it on old cars, grind head off, heat and pipe wrench on the remnants of the bolts. Ricks comment of stud remover is definitely better .. Be patient with the heat especially if you are using a small propane or mapp torch. If you break it of clean with the head you will end up yanking...
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    So its no longer locked up now? be careful not to snap the bolt of the crank ... There is always water in the exhaust in a marine application. If you get enough water into a cylinder since water doesn't compress it can lock an engine up even bending rods. I think it is more typically seen after...
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    See if there is water in the cylinders possible it hydrolocked
  17. Scott06

    3.7 to 4.3 swap

    Vortec heads were introduced adds about 20 hp vs non vortec
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    Bought a new long block and wondering about the coupling and gimbal bearing.

    Yes choke likely needs to be adjusted leaner. You really dont need much choke when its warm out
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    Bought a new long block and wondering about the coupling and gimbal bearing.

    Agreed 4700 to 5000 maybe a tad over is fine. Have you verified tach against a shop tach? dont think you can go lower in pitch not a lot available below 15” . Now if you wanted to go to stainless with more bite and cup than the black max you have on there i would definitely drop down.
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    3.7 to 4.3 swap

    If boat was offered with a V8 i would bet those stringers are for v engine mounts. Here is a 5.7 install drawing measure it up iff the gimbal bearing as crankshaft center line...
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