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    Storing trailer

    Re: Storing trailer The stand I have it on, post 10, allows me to push it around in the shop for working on it and then when I am done I can push it back against the wall out of the way. It is impossible to move it in there on the trailer. Also I like to polish the entire hull and thats hard to...
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    Fuel tank removal

    Hey Guys; I 've removed my fuuel tank to have it steam cleaned and pressure tested. Two of the tabs that hold the tank down were broken. Also I would like to replace the foam strips that go under and on the sides to isolate the tank. I'm mot sure where to get this stuff. Our local Sea Ray...
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    Removal of 5.7

    Re: Removal of 5.7 Found them Before After The starter was serviced when I did the head gasket I have the fuel tank out now and want to replace the rubber pads that go under the tank and also the plastic hold downs that hold the tank down. Two of them are broken. Does anybody know...
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    Storing trailer

    Re: Storing trailer Good morning: Will it hurt my trailer storing it like this...... Should I have more support? Ken
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    Removal of 5.7

    Re: Removal of 5.7 Good Morning Guys: I have my Merc dealer trying to find this gasket. Any of you guys have a part number or a place to find it or a name......? Thanks..... Ken
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    Removal of 5.7

    Re: Removal of 5.7 Ok, got a couple of pictures and a couple of questions. First, the pictures: Second, the questions; In the third picture there are two wires with connecters on them. One is black, labled 204 and the other is green, labled 203. Any ideas what they are for? Would this...
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    Removal of 5.7

    Hey Guys: I have been struggling with the main wiring harnes plug and it doesn't want to come appart.:mad: I don't want to break it as I don't know what it looks like under that boot. Any ideas? I'm going to look in the manual to see if I can find a diagram or a break-down of the plug...
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    Need manuall

    Hey Guys: I'm in the process of removing my 5.7 Merc from my Sea Ray in my signature. I had the manuals for the enginge and the drive ( I believe they were 14 and 17). I dropped my external hard drive and found out the info cannot be retrieved with a large expense. I lost 2 years off pictures...
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    Storing trailer

    Re: Storing trailer Here is a picture of boat on stand ..... Ken...... Having trouble posting picture from iPone. Any one know how?
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    Storing trailer

    Hey guys; I will be taking my boat off my trailer and leaving my trailer out side. Then I will block the trailer and remove the tires and store them inside. My question is should I bag the hubs or just leave them. I have a 2010 Shorelander tandem with surge disc brakes. Thanks..... Ken
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    Hydro locked?

    Re: Hydro locked? I think I found the problem. The head gasket was pooched. I took the head in to have it checked and they said it was fine, but thought it should be refaced. The spot where the leak was, was a little low. I have all the gaskets and am going to pick up the head today. Should...
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    compression Numbers

    Re: compression Numbers I was looking a little closer at the exhaust manifold and found some white streaks in the corner leeding to #4. I just refaced the surface on the elbow and new gaskets and torqued to 25lbft. Here is a picture of what I found. What do you guys think.... Ken
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    compression Numbers

    I had a long thread going about hydrolocking and was not getting any responses. To make a long story short: Hydro locked when cold, pulled sprark plugs, water in number 4 and a little in the pan. Oil level didn't rise but the oil is a little milky. Pulled manifold and elbow, visually looked...
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    Hydro locked?

    Re: Hydro locked? Thanks for all the responses. I will be puting it back together tomorrow and will report back when I have some news. Lets all cross our collective fingers. My boat is the entertainment at my wife work party on Saturday. I took the elbow and had it resurface today. Maybe that...
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    Hydro locked?

    Re: Hydro locked? Well I got it out and the bolt closest to the fly wheel was a little loose. It was snug but not tight. I also noticed the bolt was bent. I think I might have found the problem. I took the starter in anyway while it was out and the tec said it was a little tight.and would...
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    New steering cable.

    Re: New steering cable. This is what the numbers look like ....Ken
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    rack and pinon steering

    Re: rack and pinon steering I did mine this year on a 1995 5.7 mercruiser alph I gen II. The wheel would still turn, but it was very stiff. I pulled the cable and replaced 15ft "no feed back" single Teleflex cable (from a Mer dealer) for $165.00 taxes in. It took me about 1 1/2 Hrs. If you...
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    Replacing Burnt Shutter Valve - Trying to Find Pieces

    Re: Replacing Burnt Shutter Valve - Trying to Find Pieces The old ones are steel of some kind The new ones are up-graded to a hard rubber of some kind..... Ken
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    Hydro locked?

    Hi guys I've been having this problem the last couple of times out. I turn the key and the enging makes this clunk kind of sound and won't turn over. I wait a minute or two and it fires right up and then its fine for the rest of the day. Yesterday it did it again, but it did it two times with...
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    Fast Help needed on Alpha 1 Sterndrive Mystery 0-Ring Found

    Re: Fast Help needed on Alpha 1 Sterndrive Mystery 0-Ring Found I'm wondering if its the raw water supply indicated by the yellow arrow?
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