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  1. Scott06

    Four Winns SL262 - 2008 Bimini repair help

    I suspect you need a pin like this https://www.mcmaster.com/pins/ring-grip-quick-release-pins/ or this https://www.mcmaster.com/pins/toggle-lock-clevis-pins-with-handle/
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    Upgrading boat? - Boat buying advice

    Yeah I have 25-28" at normal water level and use a vertical bunk style aluminum lift... so when we have a drought you need a come along to get it out of the lift ....
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    Upgrading boat? - Boat buying advice

    I would think may be move up to a 20 or 21 ft BR. I have a 2004 Sea Ray 200 sport and my good friend who has an older Glastron 195 always comments how he prefers the ride of our boat. Its bigger & heavier (bigger engine and gas tank...) and has a steeper dead rise so it also has a bigger wake...
  4. Scott06

    j1171 distributor points?

    Those aren't points . Looks like the sensor in a thunderbolt distributor. What are you working on ? merc serial number if u have it
  5. Scott06

    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    If no fuel is in the carb that is the issue. Dump fuel down carb see if it starts for a bit. If it does ignition is ok work on fuel
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    Inboard replacing

    Yes but you get some really good top speed out of it. Conversely I have a 5.0 stock except for intake and Edelbrock 1409. Boat was originally a 4.3/2 blbl/190 hp, that PO cracked. I put the engine in kept the 1.81 ratio drive. Best speed with 22” enertia was 47, 21” rev 4 is 48. I run two large...
  7. Scott06

    Drive oil container empty / sludge inside.

    Yes if it was empty the alarm should have sounded. But sludge may hang up the float switch. As long as drive has lube at top you should be ok
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    Drive oil container empty / sludge inside.

    On my gen two typically after refilling the drive I will see a pretty good drop in oil level first time out. I think its just air working its way out of the drive. I top it up and don't loose any more the rest of the season.
  9. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 with v8

    If it were me I would run what I have to get the baseline established then you can tweak it from there. Usually 19" is a good starting point. Unless someone has changed the drive ratio typically they are geared by the boat builder such that 17"-21" props (power to cruise) will work.
  10. Scott06

    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    Yep. The guy who bought my old boat didn't even ask me to turn it on or water test it....he had a similar boat with identical (3.0) drive train but rotted floor and roached interior. He said he was paying me ($3400 for a 25 yr old boat) less than it would cost him to redo his boat...he figured...
  11. Scott06

    Four Winns SL262 - 2008 Bimini repair help

    Maybe a close up of the part would help. DO they fold or telescope to store the bimini?
  12. Scott06

    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    Check kill switch as well, also check spark with spark gap tester. You may have a weak ignition and now that you opened the gap cant jump it. Had this one time years ago - care wouldn't start had very weak spark closed gap on plugs from .040 down to about .028 and it started. Wasn't a long term...
  13. Scott06

    2014 Tracker 24 DLX vs 2015 Lowes SF 214 - Help

    I think either size will do fine for what u outline. If you want to ski or tube with the kids the 21 with same power as the 24 may be a better bet. has one been better cared for than the other ? Previous owner maint and care would be the prime thing i would look for
  14. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 with v8

    if the tach was accurate, the was not waterlogged, and the engine was in good shape and tuned up, then drop 4" in pitch....but I assume the engine was not in good shape since you just replaced it right?
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    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    A Barr kit with both elbows and manifolds is about $750. Barr is considered same quality as OEM as they do a lot of OEM castings. Yes the cooling water goes through manifolds to and they suffer the same corrosions, blockage, and engine damaging leak potential.
  16. Scott06

    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    The size of the orifice in the power valve and the height of the pin need to match the original so the piston/rod that actuates it will work correctly. Mikes Carb parts can probably verify if you have the correct one. There are several that fit Rochester 2 jets and Mercarbs. Make sure the...
  17. Scott06

    Holley Dual Feed Fuel Rail/Log Question

    Agreed dont f it up too hard and it should work. flex hose is marine rated . as mentioned the stock merc set up had hose in two places tank to filter housing/ pump. And pump to carb had a section of flex. neither hose was braided just rubber hose with a woven cover over the hose.
  18. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 with v8

    Ok so get it back together put the 19” on get it tuned right then check the rpms. Not sure what the wot range is for that engine but guessing 4400-4800, 5 k at most.
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    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    One thing that seems to confuse some of us - please confirm what engine is in there you said 301, do you really mean 3.0 L as in three liter ?
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    2003 Ebbtide Mercruiser 3.0 engine rattle? Normal?

    3.0s are not the quietest engine. Agree with AD on the flapper, especially if it had been over heated the rubber gets burnt off them. Other thoughts are rocker noise due to loose rocker or lifter not taking up clearance. Might pop the valve cover and look at rockers if they are ok maybe try...
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