Search results

  1. F

    How to pour antifreeze in without flooding cylinders?

    It is a mercruiser 305CI. I drained the block, manifolds, and risers. Now I want to put antifreeze in but I have read if I do it wrong, water will flow into the cylinders thru the exhaust ports. What is the best way to do this?
  2. F

    Peak RV & Marine Antifreeze

    Can I use this in the engine and the bilge area? My shops local recommend the blue -100 stuff, but I can never see it getting below -10 F around here. Any reason not to use this pink stuff? Its only $2.97 / gal vs $14.99 for the blue -100 stuff. http://www.peakantifreeze.com/rvmarine.htm
  3. F

    Contacting Sea Ray?

    Anyone have a phone number to contact sea ray?
  4. F

    Points, every year item?

    I hate to say it, but I am so fed up with the chinese crap, I would like to spit! I cant even spend good money on good stuff anymore. All the cheap phelon, echlin, etc points for kohler tractor engines never last, only factory kohler points do. Same with my mercruiser, china points in, lasted...
  5. F

    Bilge Pump Help.

    I have a sea ray SRV 190. It has a remote mount (flexible impeller) bilge pump. It is no longer servicable as the impeller is ruined. To replace it will cost big bucks, i was wondering how I could use a submersible? The kit contents include stainless screws but what do I screw it into...
  6. F

    Anyone own a searay SRV190, I need the weight

    I weighed mine today with a total of 2500 pounds. I have not yet subtracted for the battery or the fuel. I already weighed the trailer so I subtracted that. I need a spec of dry weight, or if you had yours weighed. BTW I have the 4cyl 120 HP power plant.
  7. F

    Merc 120 HP Rebuild parts, where to buy?

    Is there a total kit avail to do a refresh, and if I wanted to go the cheap route, can indiviual parts be purchased? If so where are you guys buying them. Compression wise, the cylinders are nice a strong. Its got a newer head on it, but it has a nice rattle. I assume wrist pins, piston...
  8. F

    Home test for waterlogged foam?

    When I pull the sea ray this weekend, I want to see if the foam is water logged. Is there an easy way? I was think of putting the bow up for 15 min, letting it all drain out the engine bilge, then put the plug in and leave the bow up high for a few days and see what fills up if any. Would...
  9. F

    Look at this classic...

    Check out this old timer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150382731685&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Looks like the day it rolled off the assembly line. Too bad I already have 2 boats.
  10. F

    Spraying bellows with...............to extend the life?

    Someone told me to spray with WD-40 before storage to help protect them. Others say silicone spray, others say absolutly nothing. What is the consensus?
  11. F

    Need help fast, big problem! Can't get merc outdrive back on.

    Well to me it is a big problem. I am probably just missing somthing stupid. I took the outdrive off to inspect the splines / u-joints, and found no damage at all. The problem is I cannot get the outdrive back on. It is not going in far enough. I bumped the engine over thinking it is like a...
  12. F

    Help me ID this prop, numbers.......

    Here is what is stamped: HIGAN CUP 376 SMC DP8 It is a 3 Blade. I need to buy a new one and need to know what this is. If not, I have a 74 Sea Ray SRV 190, 120HP merc, boat is a 19' and goes 27 MPH at 4100 RPM. At 3800 I can cruise 25. It weights about 2k and seats 4 people. I...
  13. F

    Merc 120HP engine coupler / or spun prop?

    On my searay in the signature, I had it out in our bay today and it was choppy. Moreso than other times I had it out. I noticed at times, the engine would rev up slightly and I would feel a slight vibration. It kinda felt like torque converter shudder. My question is how can I find out if it...
  14. F

    120HP Merc, Piston slap, wrist pin, cam bearing? Video!

    http://outdoors.webshots.com/video/3021439300044425697YgNMpo Click above video and tell me what you think the engine sounds like. This is a stone cold start at about 53 degrees F. Out of the 3 other 4 cyl boats I looked at locally all sounded like this. I even remember my grandma's 2.5L in...
  15. F

    Turboing a 2.5L Mercruiser 120HP

    I have 3 old volvo turbos laying around that all came from 2.3L engines. All are good. Is there an easy way make this work without spending a ton of money. I know the engine is not designed for boost, but im sure a few PSI wouldn't hurt too much. Has anyone done it to any marine 4 cyl?
  16. F

    Finally, my boat videos! Enjoy.........

    Here is my old 74' Sea Ray SRV190 w/ 4cyl: http://outdoors.webshots.com/video/3025530400044425697MQyZnf Question, this was a full throttle plane and I did trim up once up to speed. Does this seem to plane OK for a 4 cyl? I know it is whimpy and am not sure how it really should plane. Top...
  17. F

    How to replace the fin above the prop.

    On my bayliner this fin was snapped off since I got it. I also hear this is adjustable. I can get one online for $9 and was wondering how you change it or adjust it?
  18. F

    High HP and hull integrity?

    On my bayliner, I consider the engine power to be impressive as to me I have not been on anything faster. Im sure many are laughing to themselves saying, "this boy has no clue what power is!" Anyways, the V8 305 is 200 HP and I assume power is transfered to the transom and into the floor...
  19. F

    Sea Ray SRV190 leans to starboard? What could it be?

    Upon launch, the boat has a slight lean to starboard, when I get in, it is even more. When up on plane, I can turn to port side excellent and it handles great. I have to be very careful to turn starboard as it feels tippy. What could this problem be? The only weight difference is the battery...
  20. F

    Mercruiser on the verge of bankrupt? A rumor?

    Anyone know if mercruiser is on its last legs? A local shop says parts are very hard to get and they are not doing good. Is this hogwash?
View older results
Top