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    Power steering tough to rotate

    Hi guys, I have stern drive mercruiser 5.7 (350 GM block) the steering was very tough to rotate, I have replaced the power steering pump with new one, now it is better than before but still it is not that soft to handle and rotate by one hand, can any body assist me to what to check next. I...
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    Engine is overheating

    Hi, I have a problem with my 5.7L engine carb, it's thermostat has an issue and I need I solution please. First, I installed a new thermostat and when I turn it on for 5 minutes it started to overheat and beeping alarm started. Then, I removed the thermostat and run it,then it was working...
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    Exhaust manifold problem - can any one help urgently

    Hi guys, I have MErcruiser 5.7L 1999just now rebuilt by my freind but I'm having a problem with left hand side manifold that it does not exhaust out any smoke, the other side is working fine, I made a test try the engine temperature was good not overheat noticed at all but only the left side...
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    Problem with my throttle

    Hi Guys, I have mercruiser control classic 3000 for sterndrive 5.7L, it shifts forward and reverse nicely except when I try to use throttle, I press the button and push it to forward to get some acceleration but the handle does not go forward like it is still locked. I tried when the engine...
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    Which Propeller should I buy for my Larson Cabrio 24 feet

    Hi, Can any one guide to which propeller I should use to my Larson Cabrio with 5.7L Mercruiser 250 HP? I prefer to have aluminum one but if you recommend stainless steel I will go for it. As informed by Larson co. I should have 19" pitch and 14.5 dia PLease guide with the proposed brand you...
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    Can I replace my old metal water pump with Aluminum water pump?

    Dear All, Can any one help me buying my water pump assembly, the original replacement part is metal make and I got after market water pump which it is made out Aluminum, every one here tells me to install Aluminum one as it is no chance of rust and its cooling is better than metal, is this...
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    Mechanical question regarding piston not working

    Hi every body, I have MErcruiser 5.7L 1999 and I have tested the engine pressure today and I got the following: Piston one:175 Piston two: 150 Piston three: 100 Piston four: 200 Piston five 150 Piston six: 150 Piston seven: 165 Piston eight: ZERO no pressure at all. Can any body advise me...
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    What do you think about SE116 Outdrive, Is it worthy to buy?

    Hi guys, I'm planning to buy SE116 Alpha One Gen 2 outdrive, can anybody give me any recommendations to buy or not? I read some people liked their outdrives and others hates them, can anyone tells me about their quality and reliability in transmission? I'm going to fix it with my 5.7L...
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    Can I replace MErcruiser 5.7 engine with 7.4L to my 24 feet

    Can any body help me with an answer to replace my dead mercruiser 5.7 with 7.4L engine with new transom and outdrive? I got a good deal on the 7.4L but worried that it wont fit inside my Cabrio 244 Larson. Please advise.
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