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    4.3 MerCruiser TKS optimal running temps.

    Welcome Running motor at idle doesn't fill the exhaust manifolds completely. This means one side will always be hotter than the other because water flows easier in one direction than the other. As I read your comment I don't see a concern with temps
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    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Look forward to seeing the results
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Agree with the 3 blade
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    Battery switch only for motor circuit?

    If it's in series it means there is 24V potential. The motor and gauges should only have 12V not 24V. Do you have a trolling motor? Post a pic
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    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Saying this just for clarification in case your swapping gauge numbers A 4 gauge wire is larger than a 6 gauge, the smaller the number the larger the wire. 6 AWG wire would be small for a 305 and can current will increase for a 350 Depending on how far away the Bat is from the starter which...
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    2005 Chaparral Signature 290 - Repowered

    This will change things, going to higher gear ratio you should be going faster with same prop at same RPM
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    2005 Chaparral Signature 290 - Repowered

    Things don't add up Your using the prop but getting less MPH at same RPM, maybe your not remembering correctly?
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    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Connect a ground cable to block and see if your issue clears up
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    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    No this isn't normal, Bat ground should go to one of the bolts on the flywheel housing.
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    Desperately need help please 97 Volvo penta 3.0 flooded from blown hose, now, turns over for a few seconds then no power

    Welcome You in salt or fresh water? With water in the bilge it may have shorted out the Alt or starter
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

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    engine cowel

    My 105, 115, 125 and 140 are all on the rear at the bottom. A small lever that gets turned
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    Retirement Financial Planing

    We have saved all our lives and don't spend what we make. Told the wife's Mom to spend her money we don't need it but she to didn't do that, so we got more when she passed. In a couple weeks we are seeing an attorney to setup a revocable trust
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    Retirement Financial Planing

    I'm not leaving to kids, only grand and great grands
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    Retirement Financial Planing

    Agree start as soon as you can, even $10 a month will add up over 30 to 40 years The issue I'm running into now is who to trust to execute our wishes. Can do a firm but they can charge up to 10% of the total. Getting family involved they see the money and next thing you know they are at each...
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