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Ok, here is what I have
A 1986 Ebko Bowrider with a Mercruiser 5.7L V8 260 motor.
Here is the problem:
When I crank up my boat, the alternator immediately begins to heat up causing the belt on the alternator to squeal. I was told this could be caused by a short somewhere in the wiring...
So we were out on my boat yesterday and out of no where on of the spark plugs came out of the engine. Immediately I turned it off and we had a friend tow us back to the trailer. I have two questions. Would it have done any damage to the engine having lost a spark plug for a few seconds...
I purchased a new alternator the other day after realizing that I had put an automotive one on instead of the marine one. I was going to wire it up and realized that I wasn't sure where the wires went on this new alternator. It looks like it has some designated screw polls for different...
I picked up a boat from a guy a few weeks ago and everything is going great with it. I got it for a steal. Anyway, there is a place that looks like some kind of ski pole should go but I can't find what may go there. One of the pictures below is the hole on the top of the boat for the pole. I...
I'm a little confused after looking through some of the post about bellows and boots. I referenced the manual for my motor which is a 1986 Mercruiser 5.7L V-8 manual 9 page 7D-2. The part I'm having trouble understanding is the exhaust bellow. Does water run through this piece or not? Mine...
I didn't see this anywhere posted already so just a quick question you boating mechanics can probably answer in a jiffy. The alternator went out on my 1986 Mercruiser 260 5.7L V-8 serial number 6902611. Is there any reason I can't pick up a new alternator from Autozone and put that in to...
Just have one simple question...does anyone have a step by step on how to remove the engine and outdrive on a mercruiser 260 5.7L V8 1986 year model. Also, what should I be prepared to replace while I have the engine/outdrive out of the boat? (seals, gaskets, etc.) Need responses quick! Thanks.
