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    wiring a generec tachrometer into a Mercruiser.

    Tach wasnt working on my Century with alpha one gen one 5.7 mercruiser. I bought a generic tach on E bay that most closely matched the old instruments appearance. I have wired a bazillion tachs in the past and never had a problem. now I do. I have always wired, minus to ground, plus to 12 volt...
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    Watrer flow on an alpha one gen one

    I have 87 Century with an alpha one, gen one. The lower shift cable was broken, so I pulled it all and did a complete bellows, shift cable, overhaul. I guess I was poor when I ordered the bellows overhaul kit and got to looking at it and the lower water hose was branded, "Lucky Bird" or some...
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    plug gap on delco voyager

    I changed out my points distributer on my 305 mercruiser to a delco voyager electronic system. I did not change the plug gap. I now have the plugs out cause I flooded the motor with water. I made a mistake and am now paying in sweat, but think I have that worked out. What I want to know now is...
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    water leak test gone wrong

    I have 7 hours on my mercruiser inboard, converted from a 898 merc, 305, newer center rise manifolds, E bay items. I had absolutely no trouble with the engine. I was taking on a little water in the boat and could not detect any from the rudder packing or shaft packing, so I really am sure it is...
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    gauge problems

    I have a mercruiser 898, 305 chevy in my chris craft v drive replica. I have new Faria gauges. The temp gauge will only go to about 100 degrees or so. I also, for testings sake have a mechanical gauge which goes to 160 degrees, when I have run a little while. I can tell that the engine is not...
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    best location for raw water thru hull

    Working on a barrelback replica and have running gear running. Next, I need to install the cast iron, so I gotta plumb in a raw water intake. Since I know almost nothing about inboard boats, I need an educated, experienced wonderful person to tell me what location is best. thanks! john bell
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    what is a good water temp on the garden hose

    I think I got my problems sorted out, Vacuum and pressure tested both manifolds, held 20 inches of vac and 50 psi of air for 30 minutes. cleaned both risers, made new gaskets and am holding about 160 degrees, higher at idle, lower at above idle. none of the external temps, manifolds, hoses, etc...
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    898 cooling hose routing

    Got the 305 chev, or merc 898 running and running good on the test stand. Unfortunately, I bought this motor on E bay for the parts and then rebuilt it. Freeze cracked block. Now it is running hot, O.k when at about 1000 rpm, but when I go to idle, the temp suddenly shoots up. It is putting the...
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    cooling a velvet drive

    I am changing a mercruiser 898 from stern drive to inboard with a velvet drive. I have the power steering cooler from the 898. Is this big enough to cool the velvet? Budget you know! The plumbing looks to be no problem, I am just worried about the capacity. Where do I check the temp on the velvet?
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    trax for stringers

    I have been reading the debate concerning ply versus dimension lumber for stringers. Has anyone tried the composite decking material home depot sells? There are several trade names, most common being TRAX. The tech specs indicate that the stuff would be strong enoug in compression, shear and...
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    changing mercruiser to inboard tranny

    Since I am an Inland mariner, I don't know doodly squat about inboard boats. All I see is ski boats. I am building a Barrelback replica. I bought a 898 mercruiser engine and i need to know about transmissions. I can find a lot about the trannys, what i can't seem to find is about bell housings...
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    evenrudde identity?

    I have an old evinrude. 4 cylinder, Model 4231-01197 What the heck is it? I suspect a zephyr, but cant seem to find any with that low a model #. Help!
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