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    UPDATED!! Replacing 5.7 EFI Mercruiser

    Replacing a 5.7/EFI I have a 1997 5.7L/EFI 2BBL and 4BBL TBI Alpha engine in a 20.5' Bayliner. I think this is a non-vortex engine. Last season the engine seized up. Since I purchased this boat used I was thinking about trying to repower my machine with a remanufactured engine. I'm looking for...
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    Intake Manifold

    I?ve got a 1997 Bayliner Capri with a 5.7 Mercruiser engine (engine serial# 0K034546) I?ve been told that this is a Chevy small block 350 engine, non-vortex. I was looking for a new manifold and have been seeing some threads that say you can use the Edelbrock 2101 Performer. I just want to...
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    GM Parts for Mercruiser Engine

    I have a 5.7 Mercruiser EFI on a 1997 Bayliner Capri. It looks like this engine is the same as a GM small block (v8) engine. I was told that I could use GM parts for the boat engine. However, I need to find out if there is a conversion list (or something like that) that would allow me to match...
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    Engine Doesn't Turn Over

    I?ve got a 1997 Bayliner Capri with a 5.7 Mercruiser engine. It was having some hard starts and when I was giving it a tune up, I noticed missing teeth on the flywheel. So I pulled the engine and changed the flywheel out. It also has new plugs and wires, and new ignition coil. I haven?t changed...
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    Electrical Issues

    I've been having some electrical issues with my boat lately. I turn the key, but I'm not getting any power. I've checked the batteries and they're fully charged. I've also checked for any blown fuses. This being my first boat I also put in a new alternator and starter. Both are within full specs...
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    Flywheel Replacement

    I've got a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI (Alpha 1). It looks like I have a couple of broken teeth on my flywheel so the starter is not engaging properly. So I need to replace the flywheel. Before I take this thing apart where should I look to get the specs for my flywheel? (I bought the boat used, so...
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