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    VP 5.0 to 5.7 high idle

    Swapped out two 5.0 block for 5.7 blocks over the last year due to sitting for so long and water intrusion. They are both TBI engines and not carbed. 2000 model PEFS is the serial number in them and trying to figure out the high idle issue I have. Not sure how to adjust the idle, the engines are...
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    New Engines Crank but underlying issues to work through

    After two months in the grueling Va heat with an occasional sunday off for golf...who am i kidding every sunday for golf..Anyway back to my story..Got both engines up and running with little to no issues today. There are a couple small issues that are still hanging over my head.. 1) STBD Engine...
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    Engines crank but no start

    So I just replaced my VP 305's with 350's and having the same issue on both engines. 5.7 GiPEFS is the engines I am working on. I have been beating myself up for 2 days now trying to get them to start. I have checked all forums and done extensive electrical testing to ensure there is power...
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    Please tell me where it goes

    Replacing the engines in my 2000 Chris Craft 308 305';s with 350's. Almost done installing them but am stumped by this last hose and have no idea where it goes. I am running Volvo DP-SM outdrives and just rebuilt the chevy 350s to power it. There is a fitting on top of the thermostat housing...
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    New to me 2000 Chris Craft 308 Express

    Well after a year without a boat I really did it this time. I Bought a boat that has been sitting untouched for 5 years. Got a great deal on it and automatic equity as soon as we get her finished. Right now her Name Is Chelsea however we are going to rename her Family Affair once we get ready to...
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    Standard rotation or reverse rotation

    I am repowering my new to me Chris Craft 308 which has twins 5.0 engines and volvo dual prop outdrives. I am ordering the engines this week but not sure what to order. I am wondering if they are both standard rotation or one is reveres? Also how do I tell which is which in the boat? Both engines...
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    Replacement fasteners

    So I am way into the tear down part of my project but before I go and sit at Fastenal to replace all the bolts I have taken off. I was wondering if there is a kit already made somewhere with all the fasteners I am going to need during my rebuild? I know I can get riser and exhaust bolts just...
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    Dipstick Broke

    Bought a 2000 308 Express with twin 5.0 volvopenta engines. THey have not been run in 5 years so I am starting slow with what I am doing. I went to change the oil today and one dipstick pulled right out but left the top cover stuck on and I am fighting to get it off the Port engine the top came...
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    1998 Rinker 242---5.7 EFI (thread restart)

    Well finally is m back and on vacation so started digging into the engine. The shop which pulled my engine told me I had a bad crank and bearings. So I got it in the garage on the stand and it is completely down to nothing. Sure enough crank on the main bearing is gouged out and all of the rod...
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    Spark plug wiring order

    Replaced my distributor but I thin I may have mixed some wires up. Where can I find the correct wiring order. 5.7 V8 260hp Mercruiser Thanks
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    Re-wire entire boat.

    "Almost Ready" Is anything but that. My 1991 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk has been sitting for way too long and I towed it to my new home in Mississippi last month. I have been itching to get into it and get it going but I am running inot a big issue. The main issues is bad wiring. Most of the wires...
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    5.7 to 7.4 swap

    Ok I have had it with the 5.7 Mercruiser that I have in my Rinker 242... I paid alot of money to have it rebuilt and guess what 3 times out on the water and I think I blew it up again today>>>WT>>> It sounded like a old volkeswagen so i was limping back into the ramp and within a mile of the...
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    Restoration project start 1990 chris craft 254 seahawk

    I got very excited by reading the thread for another Chris Craft 254 Seahawk... I mean super excited lol... i bought her almost 3 years ago with a brand new Jasper 350 engine, outdrive with less than 5 hours of run time (I could not open her up for a while):mad: I am posting pictures of what she...
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    ECM issues

    I have a 1998 242 Rinker Fiesta Vee with 5.7 V8 EFI... I had to have the engine rebuilt when I thought my fuel pump had gone out and took it to get replaced. The engine block was cracked so I had it rebuilt. After months and months of paying and waiting I finally got my boat back the day before...
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