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    Hay Bondo

    What's up with this Harold dude?
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    Don S, Bondo any Pro Water Pump 5.7 Merc

    Have a slight seepage from the shaft seal on the engine water pump. Do you generally replace the entire water pump or can the shaft seal be replaced.
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    Hour Meter Tie In

    I want to install an hour meter on my 5.7 merc. but I only want to register when the engine is actually running, not the whole time the key is on. Thought about tying into the oil pressure switch but its the wrong circuit. Can I tie into the output side of the alt. or does that cycle on and off...
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    Close to home this past holiday

    Had 2 of the USMC best in over the weekend, both have done 2 tours in Sadam's sand box. Did their jobs in Faluja (SP?)Great guys, both slated for another tour. Showed them the best time we could, got in some boating,(weather s***ed) filled them up on “good old home cookin”,and plenty of adult...
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    Quick alignment question

    5.7 Merc w/Alpha 1; How close do I need to be on the alignment? The bar goes in with ease; if it weren’t for the "grease marks" you would think the alignment was correct. When the alignment tool is greased, the spline marks are more evident on the top side of the bar. It seems to me the front of...
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    Once and for all, Need input/voters

    Having read through some of the most popular threads I feel the need to resolve these issues once and for all. Which is better, 1) synthetic or petroleum based crimping, or do you prefer 2) synthetic or petroleum based soldering? Please state in either case weather you use OEM or after market...
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    Bellows Question For the Pros

    What’s the deal with the bellows adhesive? The manual says to use it, so I used it. But two of the three area service dealers don’t carry it and said they never use it. The third carried it, said the DIY crowd uses it, but they did'nt use it themselves. Is it an added safety thing like...
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    ? on Knock Sensor instl.

    The manual specifies a torque spec for the knock sensor but does not mention a spec for the brass Y-adaptor. Is the spec for assembling the sensor to the Y only, is there a spec for the Y fitting also?
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    Rabidfish: Quick Question

    Rabidfish,<br /> Never mind I discovered the link to your home page. you'll be hearing from me. Thanks any way.
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    Up Date On: Engine Starts but will not run

    Back to the dreaded 92 OMC 3.0 Liter HO with Cobra out Drive. New problem, the engine starts but as soon as the ignition switch is released to the run position the engine dies. Any ideas? Could this be related to the ESA system on this unit. Also I am searching for a factory service manual for...
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    92 Cobra -Shifting Issues

    First off I searched for "Cobra out drive shifting problems" and read through all the threads. I did not find anything to indicate weather the shifting problems were only evident while the boat/drive was in the water (under load). Also the shifting issues only seem to be evident in the older...
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    My Lab is on the DL

    NYM,<br />Never seen it in a dog that age before. Have seen "pulls & strains" in growing dogs. Have 3 dogs of our own, all working breed, vary active. They run, swim and chase any thing that runs. Have had them "come back limping" from extended chases but always walked out of it in a short...
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    Upgrading Stereo, need help on battary power req.

    I am doing a stereo system upgrade and need help/info on the additional batteries required, like how many, (1 or 2 additional) what type, (reg. vs. Deep cycle) and, installation configuration. I will be adding a total of 580 watts RMS of amplification using 3 separate amps. Thanks in advance...
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    Engine deck height 5.7 block

    I have a Mercruiser 5.7 that blew a head gasket between (#s 3&5), also burned the head, (now junk) and block. The damage to the block appears minimal, small depression about ¼ of the way across the area between the cylinders. Looks to be .005 to .010 deep, at the deepest point, (nearest the #5...
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    plastic debris in cooling system

    Short overview of the situation: 5.7 LX Alpha drive Gen II. Raw water cooled. Never experienced any overheating problems prior to this incident. Had the impeller replaced this spring. First time out 2 problems, no speedo and noticed the temp. crawling up at idle speed. The speedo issue was not a...
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    reparing cavitation plate

    reparing cavitation plate I have a section broken out on my cavitation plate, (Alpha II Drive). Does the lower unit need to be removed in order to be welded safely, or can it be repaired in place with out causing heat damage to the internal components?
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    We did'nt know

    Were out on a shake down cruse and decided to stop at the marina and grab some lunch. As we were leaving the marina we spot a friend of ours pontoon boat pulling into the gas dock. On board were our friend’s sister and a friend of theirs, neither of whom I had ever seen operating a boat before...
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    Of course it'll fit

    Happened to my father, after he and mom retired and moved to their house on the lake. Decided it was time for their first boat. (Note: Wife and I have been on the lake and boating for over 10 years at that time.) Picked up a nice new 24 foot Pontoon,. On his second or third outing he invites...
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    96 5.7 Mercruiser missing/compression issues

    My 96 5.7 starts and runs but misses. Oil pressure is normal, no backfiring though carb or on the exhaust side. Oil looks clean and clear, Motor runs at normal temp., But knocks loud when loaded. A compression check reviled 2 cylinders with no compression #3 & #5. The compression gage barely...
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