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    Kudos to forum

    I haven't posted in years, but feel the need to do so now. This is sort of engine related, but not the main thrust, so I hope I picked the right forum. I just got two of the best tips of life on this forum from researching old threads. And I want to say, you are never to old to learn new...
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    fuel pump frustration

    Not sure if this thread is still valid, but a few pics and clarifications may help. Mercury decided to block off the two front holes on the 5.7 chevy block. This makes it a PITA to replace the mechanical fuel pump, but not impossible by any means. As you can see from the pic of mine, the...
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    Thru hull exhaust

    you are funny as well. You, obviously, along with some others, didn't read my posts. I did not say ignore them. Marine carbs, electric parts, et al are the same parts that are on cars. An alternator with a spark shield (which is just a screen), or a starter, with a spark shield, are the...
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    Thru hull exhaust

    You guys are funny. "the sky is falling the sky is falling" Not everyone has unlimited money to pay the gargantuan prices demanded just because something says "marine". You mental know it alls obviously have more money then common sense. If a 10.00 dollar spark arrestor, or a 5.00 battery...
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    Thru hull exhaust

    hahah, so you say. But the facts are the facts. My mercruiser came with a standard 4 barrel Rochester carb, standard starter and alternator. If you make sure your engine compartment is sufficiently vented, you will never have an "explosion". Period, end of story. If you prefer to spend three...
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    Battery on I/O

    I agree if you are using non-sealed batteries. That would be the kind that you add water to and have screw, or pop, off tops on the cells. While not totally impossible, it is improbable that a sealed battery will boil over. A more likely, and more dangerous, situation is if the sealed...
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    Thru hull exhaust

    The block numbers will absolutely tell you what year it was made. If it was a 70-73 then it definitely was from a Camaro, Chevelle or Corvette. For 1970, the ultimate big-block, the 454, appeared. Initially offered as the 390-hp LS5, it was augmented in ’71 only by the 425-hp LS6. Beginning in...
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    Can anyone help with this question

    I'm not an expert on these by any means. I believe, however, that it is not really financially possible to just replace the head on those motors for more power. You will, more than likely, have to buy a rebuilt 120 hp power head already built up and recoup some money by selling your 90...
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    Battery on I/O

    make sure there is a drain hole in your battery box and your bilge pump works.
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    Birdshot damage aluminum boat

    you might just get a brass hammer, and an aluminum or brass block and gently beat those divits flat. If you have little pin hole leaks I would do the epoxy fix as well.
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    Where is fuel sending unit for 2003 Crownline 226?

    Figure 6-1 shows you where the fuel tank inspection plate is. Fuel sender should be under it. https://issuu.com/marinemegastore.com/docs/crownline-owner-s-manual
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    Thru hull exhaust

    In 1990 the 454 SS motor was introduced for trucks. This motor is a monster with fuel injection and vortec heads. It is easy to tell which is which by the block number. I know, I have one and built it up for a Corvette installation. Also, there is a myth about so called "marine" accessories...
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    1977 Regal 240 Royal wiring problems

    You welcome. I'm glad you fixed it. Purple in my boat also runs the instruments, and is normal. I ran a separate switch on my boat to turn on the instrument lights. I couldn't see running them during the day time. thanks for the update.
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    Pontoon boat vs. Open Deck for Lake - Total newbie

    To me a pontoon boat is a raft with a motor. Or a floating dock. The only tubing I see going on is towing the little kids. People like to laze along on the toon and enjoy life. More power to them. I have seven grand kids and 5 of them are teens. We can ski, tube, fish, sleep, bar b que...
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    Hello, New member. Assistance Please and tks

    Actually, that doesn't surprise me. In my humble opinion that was a pretty good deal. Don't get me wrong, the OMC is a downside, but shoot, the rest sounded like a bargain. The stern drive was a trade off. Everything everyone said about the big block is correct. I will offer some advice I...
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    Hello, New member. Assistance Please and tks

    5000 Canadian dollars are 4058 US dollars. So that makes it a little more palatable. That is a 28 footer with a big block Chevy motor. They are very robust. A pretty hefty boat! To me it depends on how the rest of the boat is. How is the motor? How is the hull? How is the furniture? The...
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    Who has starting doing all their own maintenance?

    I really like your out drive stand. Looks like a modified motor stand. I might have to make one of those. I currently use two saw horses staggered to set my out drive on. The saw horses allow me to lift the drive up kind of high. I stand corrected, upon closer examination it looks like you...
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    94 Searay 200 Fixer Upper

    If the floor is rotten, it probably sat for years full of water with the drain plug not removed. It probably means your stringers are no good. Replacing the floor and stringers for the floor is not that hard a job. And quite honestly, not that difficult if you are at all familiar with...
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    1977 Regal 240 Royal wiring problems

    You really don't need a boat specific diagram for your issue. Most boats have standard color wires for the dash. These differ from cars so it would behoove you to check some links. In your case, it sounds like your ignition switch has come undone, or been replaced and rewired. But w/o pics...
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    Who has starting doing all their own maintenance?

    I do all my own maintenance. It's the best way to make sure it gets done. I will offer a big suggestion: Don't skimp on tools. Buy the right tools for the job. I offer a few suggestions, but by no means the final list. 1. The appropriate alignment tool for the coupler. Normally cost...
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