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Winterized my boat last night as per manual and am happy with the result apart from the starboard riser seemed to have not a lot of water in it. I firstly removed the block drain plugs (starboard first), then removed the riser pipes (port first). When i removed the starboard riser pipe there was...
Could anybody tell he the affect on a Sea Ray 220DA's draft the trimming of the leg would have?
We are planning a trip in an area renowned for underwater obstructions (rubbish!) and while i am confident about the depth of water i was wondering about lifting my leg slightly to allow more bottom...
Does anyone know where I can find any PDF repair and service manuals for my Mercruiser 260 Ser No: OD501645 which is 1992 i think.
Some kind previous owner of our SeaRay 220DA sheared a head bolt and decided to leave it! The head gasket went and it also dropped a valve seat causing major damage...
I am looking for a piston for my Mercruiser V8 5.7 260hp Ser No OD501645.
The old piston casting No is 10128212. From this i have identified it on the Silvolite web site but the part numbers they quote, H1476 come up as a piston for a 5.0 engine. The part number which looks the best is Sierra...
On Friday while coming into a mooring my engine stopped abruptly. As we were drifting with no power I tried to re-start the engine and eventually it fired up but knocking. I immediately stopped the engine and luckily got moored up with help. The engine can be turned by hand but only so far when...
I have a 1991 Sea Ray 220DA with a 5.7 Mercruiser, Ser No: OD501645 & Model No: 4-57B100DS. When shifting in and out of gear the engine is dying. I am aware of carb icing when the engine is cold but the problem occurs even after a long run.
Could the problem be that I am to tentative when...
Can anybody help me?
I recently winterized my boat and on removing the 2 block drain plugs (petcocks?) they were found to be broken and the complete assemblys had to removed. I have searched to no avail for replacement part numbers/suppliers. The other problem is i am in england and would need...
