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    rebuilt 5.7 won't start

    Recently rebuild engine (rebored block, new pistons/rings, new heads) and at initial start up got a lot of kick back/backfire in carb but no start. Discovered my distributor/rotor was not in correct position....redid per the owners manual for a disturbed engine...TDC on #1, positioned rotor to...
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    Stuck piston on engine teardown

    I am tearing down my 5.7 as crank would not budge......water got in cylinders over winter......turns out exhaust manifolds failed as I put it away last winter. I currently have the block on a stand got 3 pistons off without moving crank but #4 piston will not move after many attempts. I have PB...
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    Engine stalls after running

    I have a 96 mercruiser 5.7 alpha one. The engine runs good although one problem persists.....after running the engine with load for a typical 20-30 minute cruise to a given destination @ 2500-3000 rpms when arriving at the destination I need to baby the throttle otherwise the engine will...
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    No compression after valve adjustment

    I have a 1996 5.7 alpha mercruiser things were going fine until I decided to make a valve adjustment as I thought I might gain a little more on my top end if done properly........I know now that I should have left it alone but I could not help myself as the top end has only been going to 4000...
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    Fuel storage?

    I am about to take my 1996 searay 215 out for the season and will store it from Sept-April (8 months). It has a 50 gal fuel tank and I am wondering what's best to do with this tank? 1. Fill it with marine gas (non elthanol) and treat with some additive like seafoam or stabil or 2. Leave it as...
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    Runs great until docking time

    Hi, i have a 1996 5.7 merc that was running rough at start seems to need choke plate adj to a slightly more open position at start which I plan to do today. The other problem i have been having is that once started, it runs good heading out as I cruise to go fishing at 3000 rpms for approx 20...
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    Choke setting at start up

    Hello, New guy here......I have a 1996 v-8 5.7 mercrusier that starts a bit rough. i recently rebuilt the carb (2brl) following Mike's carb rebuilt instructions to a tee and have the mixture screw set at 1.25 turns and idle screw at 2.5 screws. When cold Choke plate open from running the...
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