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Have a new to me 2359 Trophy with 5.0/alpha,1.62 gears. running the 14.5x18 4 bladed prop I got with boat,havent tried any other props yet. Getting about 9 gals imp/hr 27 mph. Need to run 3650 rpm to get that. The boat is likely overpropped a bit as max rpm is 4300.Merc recommend 44-4800 max...
Boat is 2359 Trophy I have the stock 2001 5.0 M/C 230 hp I believe. Wide open is 4200 4300 I cruise at 27 mph at 3700.That scene is ok but Im not happy about my fuel consumption as well as I would like a bit more peak power,not to be used except in heavy going etc.Im struggling and pretty well...
Cant seem to satisfactorily get oil out via dipstick tube. Eng. is a 2001 5.0,new to me, dipstick tube does not go to bottom of base, only a 1/4 tube will fit down dip.hole and in to oil; and my manual standup 8 litre plastic vacuum sucker doesnt seem up to the task. Am getting 24 inches of...
Anybody know the answer to this. 3 yr old 20 hp Honda, runs great, starts well cold, but after a few minutes running... ie partly warmed... it takes maybe 8 + pulls to start. Tried varoius comb.s of choke cannot seem to solve it. Buddy with 9.9 Honda has similar prob.Must be some trick to it I...
Alarm on 2002 5.0 m/c started ringing, stopped when I unplugged drive lube monitor.Guess the sender must be haywire.Im assuming oil and temp alarm functions still will work can anyone confirm that?Also is there any literature out there that tells a bit about the alarm syst?(I dont have the...
Anyone got a procedure for testing/setting up electric automatic choke on 2002 m/c 5.0 litre carburated?
So far it seems like choke only gets power when engine actually running NOT when key is on eng off. Guess this is as it should be I wonder where it gets the signal?Fuel pressure?
Choke seems...
Just sized up the oil filter changing logistics on my 2002 Merc.5.0 litre in 2359 Trophy,recently aquired. Jumping Jehosephat that is one miserable place to get at. anyone know of a good tool to make this go better AND what is involved to change to remote filter. I suppose the manifold would...
Have been watching leg oil gradually turn light green in reservoir bottle over maybe 20 hours running. Decided to investigate. All good in boot, prop in good shape no vibration,drained leg did pressure test all good. Wiggled all shafts and levers. Have read posts,cannot get a leak.Tested...
Anyone have the spec for doing a seawater pump flow test for gen 2, 1.62 ratio,m/c leg mounted raw water pump?5.0 litre engine. Need to test/troubleshoot for overheating tomorrow ,will likely replace impellor or whole pump,would like to have a baseline to compare (before and after) flows to.
When I removed my gen 2 leg for the first time I kind of stretched the speedo tube and this clip (pic)kind of appeared from nowhere. Think it has something to do with holding the speedo tube in position but exactly where does it go? Also where does one even find it on m/c parts pics?
Any help...
Ive just aquired a low hours boat with gen 2 drive. Seems there is no way to grease the u joints. I like grease and would like to put in zerks. anyone done this? I had leg off for first time today,see that there are some nubs where zercs should be. Couldnt seem to get these nubs to turn with a...
Am thinking of revamping the steering on my Trophy. Currently have power assist M/C steering. Want to go hydraulic so I can plumb in an autopilot later. I have a complete 2 station hyd setup off another boat. Thinking of leaving the power assist in place, substitute a hyd ram where the steering...
I am looking at a 1997 8 hp Merc manual long shaft 2 stroke for use as a trolling motor on my 23 foot Trophy. It has throttle and shift all in the twist grip. Anyone know if remote control can be attached to this and how?
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Just bought a 23 foot Trophy with 2002 Mercruiser 5.0 carburated.Control handle has trim stuff on it and also a "start/run" switch near bottom of handle. What is that for? Ive had several older mc's but have not encountered this start run sw. before. Boat has a few issues and want to find out...
I have now done the alternator replacement on my 470. I bought a 68 amp alternator from auto supplier(marine,listed as a replacement for other mercr models)cost was $210cdn,built a bracket-took most of one day,and am pleased with results. QUESTION I have is: in decommissioning the original 470...
I have a well used well maintained 1989 3.7 litre MC also known as a 470. This was the last year they made this model so it is definitely late model. Anyhow I have the old "alternator magnet rattle" actually its been around for a couple of years but now I want it FIXED. Still charges and things...
