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  1. nola mike

    1968 Slickcraft 19 foot Just Purchased!

    Did you winterize/drain the block over the winter? Might very well be a big issue.
  2. nola mike

    4 to a 2 barrel carb

    Speaking of which, I have a couple of complete 3.7s. this is strictly for informational purposes, and not commerce. @Scott Danforth
  3. nola mike

    2001 Mercruiser 5.7 TBI Won't Keep Running

    Does second engine idle ok when map sensor is disconnected?
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    I don't think I'm into the venturis when this is happening. It's with the throttle barely cracked, and is worse when I try to increase throttle slowly. And if it wasn't clear, it isn't only on acceleration; that just makes it stall if I go slow. It's running like crap if I crack the throttle and...
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    Yeah, 1409. Like I said, I used the same jet/spring/metering rod combo all last season. Suspected it was a bit fat, but no real issues. I specifically didn't change any of that just to limit the variables. But my understanding of the carb is how you described it--that is, the idle mixture does...
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    Well, I didn't mess with the rods or jets when I rebuilt (just so I could eliminate them as variables if I had a problem). And I'll need to double check, but thought that the idle circuit was active for transition as well. There are for sure ports to supply fuel as the plates open...
  7. nola mike

    Blowby through vent tube? Mercruiser 3.7

    Was that 2 cylinders?
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    whoa.... In other news, this is how the day went: Splash! Late in the day before I was able to get out there, so only went about 7-8 miles. Got it up to about 4300 RPM/42 MPH and wasn't into the secondaries but didn't want to push it on day 1. Overall running well. Biggest issue was that it...
  9. nola mike

    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    @achris ?
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    I feel better about asking that question now.
  11. nola mike

    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    No, how long were the old filters on, were they changed at the same time? The filters aren't magic; if they're intact I can't imagine one would trap zero water. I'd be interested to see what the new filters look like after an hour of running
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Are we questioning what that second layer is? That's water for sure. And that golden color is just oldish gas I think. It can turn from clear pretty quickly
  13. nola mike

    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Both were changed at the same time? Only thing I'd think is maybe your tank had water in it, but only one of the pickups got to it
  14. nola mike

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    At this point you might as well cut that end and replace the cable
  15. nola mike

    4.3L MPI 2007 Searay Sport 185. Single Alarm at 20 RPMs and higher

    I'd be interested to see spark advance pre and post guardian mode at similar rpms. Most of that info isn't particularly interesting. What's the value below oil pressure? Water pressure? Was the boat warmed up? Water temp is cold and didn't rise.
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Unscrew that square piece you have circled, there is one on the other side as well. The cable just slides out.
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    True. I couldn't feel the end of the coupler fitting, maybe I should look harder.
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    Swapped out the alternator today, so yeah, they don't like being dunked either. Ready to splash, windy and cloudy today though. I need to get my boat lift back together after the storm. Some wiring got ripped out, I need to install a positive stop on/off rotary switch to prevent this from...
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    4 to a 2 barrel carb

    Or just buy a used carb and sell the one you have. No sense in adding complexity for a downgrade.
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    4 to a 2 barrel carb

    Guessing you'll need to rejet for the 3.7 as well.
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