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  1. nateo

    Drive will not go into gear

    While de-accelerating all of the sudden the drive went into neutral. Will not go into forward or reverse, just revs up. I turned engine off and am able to just propeller to lock while control is in forward position (as well as the opposite way it locks while in reverse). I Opened up the drive a...
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    VesselView Mobile port location

    Hi there. So mercury indicates that vesselview is compatible with all smart craft engines post 2003. I have a 2006 5.0 mpi that says smartcraft on the plastic cover on the top. However I'm having trouble locating the port for it. All I've been able to find is a couple of 4 pin connectors...
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    Is this the wiring for my alarm?

    when I trun the key have way I hear no alarm. Are these two wires my alarm? The color code (purple and tan/blue) matches what's in my manual but its got that little connector on it which doesn't match pictures of the alarm wiring I've seen on the web.
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    Separate coolant lines for elbows?

    Ok so I'm in the process of converting my Single Point Drain System to multi point. I'm debating whether to replace my exhaust gaskets to full flow and plug the elbow or install the tee in the top of thermostat housing. Any reason why the former would not work / is one preferred over the other?
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    orifice bushing purpose on Single Point Drain System

    Hi there. merc 5.0 mpi SPDS overheating. The service manual indicates that the T fitting (where the 3 hoses connect) should have a bushing on a alpha or overheating could occur. My setup does not. Does anyone know what exactly this bushing does to prevent such an overheat? The manual I have...
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    Intake Manifold Cracks

    Hi there, Today I noticed some surface cracks on the starboard side of intake manifold (see pics), however it doesn't appear to be venting any gases. Gauge on boat reads about 190-195, analog gauge hard to tell for sure. I don't have smartcraft gauge yet just read about those recently...
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    Racketing canvas from semi-custom

    So I bought a "semi-custom" cover from iboats once that had loops for tiedowns. Cover fit well but straps were always a pain. I was at the boat store today and sales guy said that 90% of boat buyers these days are buying full mooring covers with ratcheting strap, no snaps. Just wondering if...
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    Gelcoat chips on bottom of boat

    I've watched some youtube videos on this but everyone seems to be working on somewhere near the top. What's the best method to repair the bottom? MarineTex? Will it run off? Kinda hard to flip it upside down with a 21' fiberglass boat
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    305 intake removal question

    I have a vac leak and need to pull the intake to replace gaskets. Trying to decide if I really want to do this job or not. Do I need to remove the risers to pull the intake?
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    howto Adjusting valve lash

    Ok, so as many of you know I've been having trouble getting motor to idle properly all summer. I have taken it to two different shops now both have charged me $300 and still haven't fixed it yet. I had to r&r port head before this trouble began. I'm confomertable with all steps involved in...
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    How to stab distrbutor - the truth

    I can handle the truth I just need to know what the truth is :) ok, so I know how to find tdc on compression stroke. Now then how the heck do I stab the distributor correctly? Currently when I'm on tdc the rotor is facing the bow, I'm going to call that 6 o'clock. Now I've heard someone say make...
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    Coil arcing and unable to idle below 750 rpm

    Hello again. ok, so I have no crazy noise coming from engine, it actually sounds pretty smooth. However I can't get it to stay running below 750 rpm it stalls. While trying to adjust timing I've been getting tiny little shocks when I turn the distributor. Today I seem it arc from center post...
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    What factors are included in max weight capacity?

    I'm looking at a '06 21' sea ray 205 sport with 305 mpi and '04 20' crownline with 350 mpi. Sea ray is only rated for 1200 lbs whereas this crownline that I'm looking at is rated for 1700 lbs, even though it's a smaller boat. Does fiberglass thickness play a factor in the weight rating or is...
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    Another how to timing question

    So took the boot to pro shop this week and still didn't get it fixed. When I set the timing should I be able to set the base timing regardless of where the idle screw is at or do I need to start with it at the lowest setting? Assuming it needs to be at lowest setting but i'm getting tired of...
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    Engine knock

    It's idling on muffs at 1200 rpm and has a knock stardboard side of engine. Idle screw is turned all the way down and I adjusted timing at 8 btdc but at this high rpm. Any chance this is something simple?
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    auto vs marine intake manifold gaskets

    Can auto intake gaskets be used on 86 merc 305? Not a single boat store open on sunday around me.
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    typical upholstery costs?

    Found new boat that I really like except some of the interior accents due to it being associated with neighboring state colors. no upholstery shops open today. Anyone have any idea what it would cost to have a pro replace all the yellow in this picture with a different color? I would do leg...
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    Considering buying glastron with VEC technologhy

    Hi there. So I looked at a 2007 glastron today. My wife likes to check out color of the carpet, etc. while I tend to examine how the boat was constructed. I currently have a 30 year old boat, I have a suspicion that there may be a wee bit of rot in the stingers up toward the front but the...
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    Adjust valves or pull head?

    ok, so some of you may remember my story of spun coupler at wot results in bent valve. Well I'm still having some issues with timing and rpms. When trying to adjust timing I either end up with to low rpm and it stalls or high rpm and high idle. Although it appeared to be running well at the...
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    Ignition fuse keeps blowing

    I've been at war with this boat for the past month or so trying to bring it back to life. I had her up to top speed today, that was exciting. Been having trouble getting her timed correctly. Was going to throw in the towel but for the heck of it I punched it one last time just to see what...
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