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OK, I am either really unlucky or this is just the norm for being a new boat owner! 1998 Larson, just had a reman' engine put in (350 5.7L V8) then had low RPM's. Turned out to be timing and needed a new ignition module. All is good, so today I take it out, start hearing a noise when cranking...
Just had the reman put in and put on the water Fri night.
1998 larson
New reman 350 2 bbl 5.7L merc.
New ignition control module
carbs rebuilt
new water pump,
new circ pump
new thermostat
new plugs, plug wires and dist. cap
Boat starts up clean, purrs nicely. temps stays at 165 give or take a...
Overheated my 1998 mercrusier 350 5.7L engine on Saturday, killed engine. Already had a reman ready and all parts swapped to the new block already. Upon testing outside the boat, the mechanic is having a problem with fuel delivery. He said half of the carb is getting fuel, the other half is not...
LONG POST, just wanted to tell my story.. Maybe it will help someone else avoid what I did. Bought my "new" boat this year, 1998 Larson 24" with a mercruiser 350, 5.7L V8. Saturday, I was hanging out in the bay where I have a slip. Hit a sandy spot while idling. Must have plugged up my intake...
