Recent content by Scott76

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    Blown head gasket

    99% sure anyway. I had an older post about the boat making a weird noise, almost like air pushing past like a steam engine. At idle it was quiet, and this is my first boat and I just assumed it was normal. Everything else I build is loud as hell and you can't hear stuff like that! :D Anyway, I...
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    New guy prop question

    Bought the boat this year, first boat. Sorry in advance for dumb questions Boat has been good and I'm happy with it, but this other prop came with it and I'm wondering if it would be an upgrade. Boat: 19' Renken bowrider. 'Shallow' V. Merc 120hp 2.5 / Alpha One 15x19 Aluminum currently...
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    Mercruiser 2.5 new tick has appeared - ex gasket or lifters? Something else?

    First time boat owner here. Have built many motorcycle engines and a couple cars so I'm mechanically inclined, but some of this boat stuff has me completely clueless. Motor is a 2.5 Merc, when I got it the wiring was a mess and would not run. Got that sorted, new plugs, oil and filter, needed...
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