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    swap 1995 5.7 for 1998 5.7

    I have acquired a 98 5.7, from a 98 GMC Sierra Z71, with a blown head gasket and an antifreeze milkshake currently in it. I am considering changing head gasket, all electricals, intake, core plugs,etc for my 95 5.7 currently in my 95 Sea Ray. There is nothing wrong with current engine and it is...
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    Gelcoat repair

    Hey Guys, Haven't been around in a while as my boat has been behaving. All winterized and put away for the long winter and needing nothing. I guess I shouldn't be saying that so loud. On another matter, my friend has rubbed through the gelcoat on his Bayliner and I volunteered to repair it for...
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    Trying to identify 5.7 block

    So far, in another thread, this is where we are. And the winner is 14093638...350...87-95...2 or 4...Roller or flat tappet cam, one-piece rear seal. This is a little confusing because this engine has a composite timing cover which wasn't used till 96. DonS suggested we try the serial number...
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    Positive crankcase pressure?

    Well, I thought I had the " oily bilge" problem licked. Still has a leak at the distributor. Our work mechanic said there shouldn't be oil that high unless there is positive pressure. The tubes coming from the valve covers going to the carb appear to be open. I re-sealed the engine as...
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    timing cover questions

    Good morning I ordered a new timing cover for my 5.7 from a Merc dealer because its a plastic one time use. When it arrived, it was a metal one and the parts guy could not find the plastic one for my serial number. So I went to the GM dealer and he used the number from the inside of the cover...
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    compression numbers?

    Wondering what the compression numbers should be for 1991 Yamaha 225. Anything else to look for on this motor. Thanks Ken
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    Oil Leak?

    Good morning people: I have been chasing this oil leak for some time. I pulled the engine this winter and changed the oil pan gasket, speedi-sleeve and seal in the timing cover and valve cover gaskets. The timing cover looks minty. When I had the engine out I checked the rear main seal, and...
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    Perfect Pass Stargazer Wake Edition

    I'm considering purchasing this system for the boat in my signature. Does anyone have experience or opinions? Thanks..... Ken
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    Corsa side pipes in the water?

    I installed the side exit pipe, I think, a little low. Was wondering if this is a problem. There is lots of rise from the exit to the elbow. At idle they're two inches above the water and when accelerate they go under water. When the boat gets on plane they come back out. First time, I thought...
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    PerfectPass Stargazer Wake Edition

    I'm looking at purchasing this system for my Sea Ray. Any experience with this on I/Os Thanks.... Ken
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    Switchable exhaust?

    Over the winter I/we invested in the switchable Captain's Call Side Exit Exhaust from Corsa. My wife doesn't want to call it an investment, being a banker. Any who, I'm wondering if one can switch from factory(out the prop), to the side exit while under way? For example; If I'm cruising down...
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    Lower shift cable adjustment ?

    Shifts into forward nicely, but it wants to stall going into reverse. I followed the instructions in the Merc manual, but I think it needs a further adjustment. Does that pivot point need to come up a bit (the one at the end of the lower shift cable.)? It stumbles going into gear. I thought it...
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    Cold start?

    I have fresh 25w-40 in my 5.7 and its 3*C right now. Is it too cold for that oil?I want to here my new Corsa through hull exhaust.
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    Commander 3000

    We still have two feet of snow and the temps are still 0*C or less and I'm running out of things to maintane. One thing I have never put any grease to is the remote throtle/shifter. I'm wondering if I have to take it appart or is there a way to get grease in there? Once again, thanks.... Ken...
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    Fuel gauge

    Turned my ignition on, no action from the fuel gauge. Earlier, before Christmas, I removed the tank, removed the gauge and had the tank steam cleaned and preasure tested. Put it all back together the same way it came apart (I think) and no gauge. I put about 5 gallons in a 40 gallon tank. Where...
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    Rosswell Area 52 wake tower

    Good morning people; Well, I finally dug my trailer out of the snow bank and in the shop to thaw out. Then I got my wheel bearings cleaned, repacked and back on, wheels back on, and the axles moved back 6". Next I put the boat back on the trailer so I could drag it out side to finish mounting...
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    Wheel bearing greasing

    Hi again; When using the nut and washer to knock out rear seal, I noticed the sleeve where the rear seal rides was loose and came off with the seal. All the others were not loose. Also this was the only one that had any evidense of water. I bought this trailer new and it has not needed spidle...
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    Trailer u-bolts

    Good morning; I just loosened the u-bolts that hold the axle frame to the trailer frame. Sorry I don't know the proper names. I moved the axles back 6 inches to try and get rid of the "mule kick". Would somebody know the torque values for the bolts. Trailer is a 2010 Shorelander tandem axle...
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    Corsa Captain's Call modification?

    Good morning people. I went to the United State of America, about an hour from my Canadian home to retrieve my Corsa exhaust system yesterday. After watching Frisco's step by step installation, I felt I was ready to attempt this install. I was trying to fit the elbo and diverter in-between...
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    Sea Ray 5.7 R&R

    Hey guys; An update and a question, First I removed the engine to investigate an oil leak. Leak appeaered to be coming from the pan. Changed the pan gasket. Changed lower shift cable. Removed fuel tank, steam cleaned and preasure checked, all good. Lowered engine into the bottom-less pit (all...
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