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  1. Scott06

    Cam for 96 5.7

    Yeah I know that but this guy doesn't have 30 years of putting motors together, which is often learned the hard way, hence have the machinist do the combo so the OP doesn't miss something If he wants worry free stock performance and a simple build stay with stock components. Melling is quality...
  2. Scott06

    Cam for 96 5.7

    Give it to tech support where u are looking at cams summit , comp cams etc. or have your machinist get you a stock replacement marine roller cam. r
  3. Scott06

    Cam for 96 5.7

    No you have a 85 and up small block Chevy sure fireway is to get casting number of bellhousing area of block and go off that this is probably the mildest kit they have for cam lifter and chain . May require valve springs and machine ping of spring pocket and retainer to seal clearance but talk...
  4. Scott06

    Cam for 96 5.7

    Look on summit racing for sbc roller lifters. That’s where I would see what they cost. they would likely offer two style one for block originally set up for flat cams, one for originally set up for rollers. Or call their tech department to make sure what fits your engine
  5. Scott06

    Cam for 96 5.7

    If you can get a good used truck cam and roller lifters for a reasonable price Do so. Roller cam and lifters are not cheap that’s why the rebuilder used flat tappet . anything with mercruiser label will be 2 x what it should cost. Not sure if comp cams can recommend a marine stock replacement...
  6. Scott06

    Thunderbolt 5 Base Timing Issues

    there was no knock sensor on TB4 and I don't think any of the aftermarket marine systems use knock sensors. check your total advance if that is correct don't worry about the base timing for the moment as your issue of low power will be else where. If its low would try to disconnect the knock...
  7. Scott06

    Thunderbolt 5 Base Timing Issues

    to eliminate the alarm while working through just disconnect the temp switch and oil pressure switch. They don't have anything to do with timing or base mode
  8. Scott06

    Thunderbolt 5 Base Timing Issues

    Double check that you are grounding the purple white wire before starting engine? I think this is correct but I would need to double check a factory merc manual -https://www.justanswer.com/boat/9vkpv-set-timing-5-7-mercruiser-thunderbolt.html another way around it is even with an issue going...
  9. Scott06

    1996 wave venture 1100

    I have used my oil extractor from mytivac sucks out very easily .
  10. Scott06

    Manual fuel pump restrictions?

    Are you having an issue with it and is it the factory set up ? Although it sounds a little longer and higher. My set up is about 4 ft horizontal and maybe 18" vertical maybe 24" if you count to bottom of tank. This is with an electric pump - no idea if suction lift of pump is different than...
  11. Scott06

    Outdrive oil leak..

    This should be all the parts drawings for your drive https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/rmralpha-one-sterndrive-19831990/6225577-thru-0d469858
  12. Scott06

    1977 Mercrusier 305 Chirping noise

    yes if it is coming from the rear of engine may want to pull the drive and do the same . The v belt pulleys can get rust on them as well. Look at those while you are inspecting the circ pump
  13. Scott06

    Ford 302 mechanical fuel pump

    Ok hopefully this is it... I forget did you land on a holley carb or are you still using the rochester?
  14. Scott06

    Ford 302 mechanical fuel pump

    Here are some other options guessed on your engine number they can https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/888-2-bbl-ford-302-v8-19711977/3108723-and-up/fuel-pump-fuel-filter-and-carburetor-rochester is this why you kept having issues on the water?
  15. Scott06

    Base timing on TB5 350 V8 Carbureted with knock Sensor???

    What year or heads do you have prevortec is 8 degreees btdc, vortec 10 degrees btdc
  16. Scott06

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    I'm with you on this. Seems like the best design is the ones where there is a grease nipple and passages where it will push fresh grease through the bearings and out the dust cap. We have this on our jetski trailer and its fantastic and simple
  17. Scott06

    My Boat cut out when I hit a decent size wave today. Merc A1G1 3.0.

    Shift plate. You just had the engine out for stringer and transom replacement ? Would start with what you oultined in first post batt cables , cannon plug. Could be any loose connection from battery up to helm /keyswitch back to engine. you can easily disconnect interrupt to test, just...
  18. Scott06

    Bravo 3 passed pressure test but fails vaccum

    Good point minor leaks in tubing etc really affect the performance of vacuum systems like oil extractors
  19. Scott06

    Leak on my Alpha 1 on shifter rod

    Honestly don’t care what you do, only offering what seems to work for others . sei Drives are about $1600 https://www.go2marine.com/SEI-SE106-Replacement-Sterndrive-1.81
  20. Scott06

    Leak on my Alpha 1 on shifter rod

    ok, OP is on land but sure...I forgot you do your maintenance while bungee jumping... Seriously maybe if you had a small copper tube on end of lube pump (or lube tube) that would let air out (while its in the vent plug hole) you could probably top up with out removing the cap? or remove the cap...
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