Search results

  1. J

    Voltage Gauge All the way to the right side

    Hey all, Looking for input here. Last time I went out on the boat I noticed the voltmeter gauge is all the way to the right (way past the 18 v mark)...it doesnt move at all, regardless if the engine is on or off.... I'm going to troubleshoot it next time I go to the boat storage but I was...
  2. J

    Mercruiser 3.0 stalls after breaking through waves/wake

    Hi, Sometimes, when I hit taller waves, or I break through another's boat tall wake, particularly when part of the hull lands hard on the water, the engine stalls. It sputters (no explosion) and dies slowly (even if I quickly shift to Neutral). I can restart it immediately without issues,. I...
  3. J

    Water in the bilge

    Every time I remove my boat's drain plug, a bit of water comes out. It's always the same amount, like half an ounce or less. Regardless of the time I spend on the water, 30 min or 6 hours, it's always the same quantity. I wonder if one of the below is starting to leak, but does it only when I...
  4. J

    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    Hi Folks, I searched the forum briefly but couldn't find anything similar. 17' Cadorette (Thundecraft) BR Nuova 170 . 1998 Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha one Gen I (Replaced head gasket last year - ~8 hours of use) A few days ago, I switched props from a 3-blade SS 14.25 x 19P to a 4-blade Aluminum...
  5. J

    Audio Warning Kit's Time Delay Relay Repair

    Couldn't find the exact answer to my question so here is a short write-up about repairing the Audio Warning Kit. There are mixed opinions online about the time delay on the buzzer. Many like it sounds as soon as you turn the key, others prefer it doesn't go off right away. The latter option has...
  6. J

    Temp switch went off - overheating engine?

    Hey folks, 17 footer 1992 Cadorette bowrider 3.0 Merc 1998 Alpha one gen one. Need your input here. I just replaced the blown head gasket of my 3.0 (reconditioned/resurfaced the head and had the block's flatness verified) and I also replace the ripped exhaust bellow and installed a brand new...
  7. J

    Another blown head gasket - Fuel Mixture?

    Hey folks, I searched around but didn't find the answer to my specific question. I/O: Merc 3.0 4L (1998) - Alpha one Gen 1 Boat: Cadorette Nuova 170 I replaced my engine with a used one about 3 years ago. The used engine had blown the head gasket, so I replaced it. I have put about 60 hours...
  8. J

    Proper way to wire a kill switch on Thunderbolt IV

    Hi Folks, I just asked this question on another thread but since this is newer, though I'd have better chances of getting help. The question is about the kill switch installation on the purple wire. I noticed the Purple cable (ignition) is as thick as the Red (battery) which seems to suggest...
  9. J

    Another cracked block?

    Hi Folks, a newbie here. I read every possible thread and youtube videos I could before posting my question here. It seems there isn't a straight answer for it, but many "it depends". I just bought an As-Is 17-footer (1990 bowrider, I/O 3.0 GM 4Cyl 140 Alpha One, Engine is 1986, I think)...
Top