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  1. nola mike

    1976 Mercruiser 233 (Ford 351w) carburetor issue

    Correct. There are linkage adjustments but I don't know them off hand. Do you have a rebuild manual?
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    online service manuals

    You can probably use old software and set your computers date back, but I haven't tried it
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    1994 5.7L Weber carb

    Again, float level and drop are part of the adjustment. If you're running that rich it probably isn't the idle adjustment unless that's where you do most of your boating
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    1994 5.7L Weber carb

    How did you adjust the carb? At the very minimum you need to check your float levels and make sure your needle valve is closing. But a rebuild is probably in order. Also need to check your fuel pressure.
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    Possibly seized motor?

    I'd rather strip out an alternator pulley bolt than my crankshaft. There's a tool that bolts to the balancer you can use. Alternatively I've replaced the balancer pulley bolts with longer bolts and then used a pry bar to turn the balancer.
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    Cracked block - now looking to replace motor

    Fwiw, the newer motors may have composite head gaskets as well... The '01 that I pulled had composite hg and brass core plugs.
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    Cracked block - now looking to replace motor

    The core plugs on the new motor are likely already brass. Check before pulling them out. Also, is your old motor v belt or serpentine?
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    Mercruiser 4.3L Just clicks once when trying to start! Help!!

    Battery isn't low (12.7v). You're getting a bit of a drop when cranking, but 11.8 should be enough to get it to turn over. Have you made sure that the engine turns over by hand? Have you tried jumping the terminals at the starter? There's a good troubleshooting section in the stickies...
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    Ooooh, extra points for using your boat motor to pull the vacuum!
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    Wiring help/Electronic gauge

    Went ahead and bought this gauge mostly to replace my speedo with a GPS unit. I'd also very much like an accurate tach as well, as I have a new engine and am trying to dial in my carb and prop. This also comes with voltmeter, fuel gauge, oil pressure, and temp capabilities. Haven't taken it out...
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    Look for "mityvac vacuum pump". That's a brand, so once you know what you're looking for you can probably find cheaper knock offs.
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    Carbed Mercruiser 260 5.7L Missing Above 4000 RPMs

    How is the 1409 jetted and set up?
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    Age old outdrive question

    I liked my 470. If the engine and especially the floor is in OK shape, the outdrive is not a big deal. Have you pulled the drive and pressure tested yet? Agreed not sure how that much lube is getting into your bilge.
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    If then. They're a real PITA on the gen 1's.
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    Swap carby on Mercruiser 1986 inline 6 to holley carby

    There was no inline 6 in 1986... Anything's possible. But why do you want to switch, what are you switching from...
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    4.3l Merc cruiser

    Don't turn it by the crank bolt.
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    4.3l Merc cruiser

    Well... Many possible things to check. First, you need to assume that nothing has ever been done to the boat. There's a ton of maintenance that you should do before taking it on the water. As for not turning over--first thing I'd do is pull the plugs and see if you can turn it by hand (not using...
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    1989 vs 2008 4.3 differences

    I'll check out my setup when I get back to the boat, but also remembered that you need a new throttle bracket if you're going from a 2bbl carb to a 4 bbl
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    Does this oil look bad to you? (white smoke coming out of breather tube)

    That oil looks brand new. Water probably won't show on the dipstick. I'd run it a bit to see what happens. More smoke? Oil level gets higher? Noises? Smoke with increased temp can be a lot of things getting hot that shouldn't be
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    Engine failure?

    Dunno if this has been suggested, but pull the plugs.
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