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    2015 5.0L MPI ECT - Remote Fuel tank connection for winter layup.

    Where is the best place to connect the remote fuel tank on these 5.0 MPI ECT's when winterizing the combustion/fuel system ? I noticed when following the fuel line starting at the fuel rail right behind the throttle body on the port side, that there is 2 metal lines coming off the fuel rail...
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    Twin Merc 5.0L MPI's - different flow rates...

    Hi guys, Would anyone have any suggestions as to why my Port engine burns more fuel then the Starboard engine at any given RPM. When I have both engines at cruise (3500 RPM's) I can burn anywhere from 1 to 2 GPH more on my Port Engine. This is even evident when at idle (both engines about...
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    Twin 5.0L MPI's - Different Fuel Flow Rates

    Hi guys, I have a Four Winns Vista 318 with twin 5.0L MPI's and when both engines are running the extact same RPM the port engine is consuming about 1.5 to 2 gallons per hour more then the starboard engine when running at 3500 RPM's. It doesn;t matter what speed, the port engine is always...
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    Merc 5.0L MPI conversion to DTS possible?

    Hi guys, I was wondering if it is possible to convert my current Merc cable shift/throttle control system over to the Merc DTS system. My boat is a 2006 Four Winns Vista 318 with twin 5.0L MPI's. I do imagine it would be expensive, but I was just wondering if it is even feasible and if so...
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    '06 Four Winns Vista 318 - Gas smell in cabin

    Hey there, Anyone here with a Vista 318 experiencing a slight gas smell in the cabin? It becomes worse if we turn any fans or the AC. We tried sleeping on the boat on Saturday (1st time) and ended up having to leave at 02:00 in the morning because the smell was just too much to take. Looking...
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    Prop Recommendation

    Ok, Well I got the boat out this morning on a fairly calm lake after a tune-up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor), and opened her up to WOT. It looks like I may be a little over or under proped (not sure which one) . I was at 4200 RPM's and 33MPH (as per GPS) with my 15X16 4 blade aluminum prop. My...
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    Turbo Charge Mercruiser Engine??

    Hey, has anyone done or seen it done, turbo charging a Mercruiser 5.7 L engine in an express cruiser? Are/Would there be any benefits? Would it be hard to do? Just thought I'd throw it out there to see if it is even feasible.
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    Help with Prop Identification

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me out with identifying my prop or showing where I could get the info from. Here's number I got off of it: 48 834850A45 16P Now the previous owner of the boat changed it from a 3 blade prop that came with the boat to this one and I'd like...
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    Tune Up Question for 5.7L Mercruiser

    Hi Everyone, I have a quick question regarding tune up parts for my 1998 Mercruiser 5.7L with Thunderbolt V ignition (serial# OK278885). It has around 250-300 hours on it. I bought the boat last year and want to give it a tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter). The boat starts and...
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