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  1. jimmbo

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    I wouldn't be choosing a Cam, because of how it makes the Engine Sound. What sounds great in an Auto Engine, isn't the best for a Marine Engine. Given the Same Duration and Lift, the Roller Cam, has the potential to make better Torque and HP than a Flat Tappet Cam. And as I said earlier, you...
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    trailer manufacturer picks?

    I can't Fathom having a Trailer made out of Aluminium. In my eyes, it is not a strong metal, and I would be worrying about Stress Corrosion every minute of Ownership
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    What Service Manual do you have/are using?
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    What a difference 3 weeks make. 1981
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    Broken leaf spring

    Been there done that. I replaced the Spring Axle with a Torsion Axle.
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    trailer manufacturer picks?

    I have had several EZLoaders(1 Roller, 2 Bunk) over the last 38 yrs. No complaints, Warranty Service was very good, when needed.
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    new 5.7 1987-1996?

    Mercury sells New and Remanufactured Motors. At the very least, they will provide an Engine that is built correctly for Marine Use.
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    1979 mercury 80hp lower unit

    Welcome to iboats Trying to decipher, what you wrote. You have a 1979 80hp Merc It will not shift out of Neutral Shift Lever, moves Is the Shift Cable hooked up at the Engine Does the Shift Cable move, when shift lever is rotated Has the Gearcase recently been removed and reinstalled?
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    Outboard wont start after running for a while

    As in, it cranks but doesn't start, or literally Nothing?
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    Are Boston Whalers as prone to waterlogging as other boats?

    BW used to use a lot of Balsa Wood in it's Boats. I guess it too can absorb water
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    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    With todays Oils, that is the only way to rebuild an Engine. An added bonus, the Rollers can handle steeper Ramps, allowing Cam Profiles that improve breathing without an Increase in Lift and/or Duration,
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    What Procedure does your Service Manual have? If you are putting that Engine together without the proper Service Manual, setting the Timing will be your least of your problems.
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    Ordering Parts in Canada

    Customs and Duty aren't much of an issue these days compared to the Outright Gouging by the Middlemen in the supply chain. I just deal with the local Dealer. That said Genuine OMC parts are going to get rarer as BRP has gotten out of the Marine Engine Business
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    Bad Experience with Mercury and Bass Pro.....

    Welcome to iboats Ask to speak with the Service Manager, the Manager, or the Owner. Be polite and courteous in public, in private where there aren't any Witnesses, the smile can come off.
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    Running without muffs

    I don't think Volvo Impellers are Inexpensive, but they are cheaper than an Engine
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    Gale Buccaneer 25hp year needed

    I will clarify my Post I said it looks like a 55 25hp E/J motor, not that it is.
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    The Sleeve will likely need to be bored, even for a Standard size Piston. You can have oversize and standard size in the same engine All the sizes, weigh much the same, so the engine's balance won't be thrown off.
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    2008 Glastron GXL propeller recommendation

    I did ask for pic of the engine. That prop is repairable What Rpms were you getting at WOT? Well, Stainless Props are Neat. When they hit something they don't break. They may tear, but they just keep hammering until they become a spinning Ball of metal. By not bending as much, they allow more of...
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    2008 Glastron GXL propeller recommendation

    Well, a lot of info is needed when trying to help someone select a prop. It complicates it when you give conflicting/confusing info. Volvo Penta and MerCruiser are two different Brands, and while they may share the same Basic GM Engine Block for some engines, there are many other Parts that...
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    Gale Buccaneer 25hp year needed

    Well, certainly looks like a 1955 25hp Evinrude/Johnson. That would be my choice when trying to get parts
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