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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    Thanks, Matt Got a bit ahead of my brain with typing. A two piece rms GM 3.0L will bolt up to the intermediate housing included in your current setup The drive, separate of the intermediate housing will not be compatible with any mercruiser package (transom assy) Side note (and unrelated to...
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    Please help with engine type selection!

    I know there are folks here that have forgotten more about engine assemblies than I care to learn but my wag is the duty cycle of the engine being more extreme (torque/max power) in marine applications vs automotive (getting up to speed then maintaining) requires more upper end lubrication...
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    The only sterndrive setup compatible with your current transom is an omc sterndrive colloquially known as a stringer drive If you choose a mercruiser package you'll definitely need to rebuild the boat transom prior to install along with cutting, fitting, complete package install with new wiring...
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    Impeller rotation question

    Yes The impeller will have proper vane orientation once the engine is running 155 degrees sounds right for most applications, if your uncertain of dash guage accuracy you can verify with an ir temp gun at the sender
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    Ignition Coil Test

    Post the engine serial number/model and if possible model year. Some folks here have really good access to oem mercury info/manuals and may have the specs you need
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    No But it will give you a chance to clean and inspect the entire upper driveshaft housing assy. The only other seals replacable aside from the yoke seal are the shift shaft seals and there's not often failure/need to replace them, everything else is o ring sealed. Also, going back together...
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    Perco battery switch install

    I'm not sure. In the picture posted by OP it is definitely not installed as shown in the schematic you've posted which is the correct way I was merely stating that OP's setup is (now confirmed) a Ford base and oem configuration has main B(+) connection to slave solenoid
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    Perco battery switch install

    Iirc OP is running a Ford base engine which utilizes battery power initially from the slave solenoid
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    Foul Release Coatings ??? PropOne, PropGlide . . .

    I would tend to side with the manufacturers (Mercury) recommendation and apply zero products to the propellers The best method to preventing marine growth on propellers is to use them as intended. Sitting static doesn't do you or your boat any good, ymmv
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    WARNING !! WARNING !! About brand new sparkplugs I bought.

    It is standard practice to check spark plug gap prior to install every time even with plugs not recommended for gap adjustment Maybe the packaging was moved violently, dropped, kicked, set on fire, etc...does that mean every new plug out of every new package is correct? No, and it only takes a...
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    Bogging in relation to distributor

    Just this past week had a twin crusader setup with 5.7 HVS ignitions with a stbd engine failure to run Had summerized and lake tested with expected results. Customer took boat and returned in less than an hour complaing stbd engine died and couldn't restart. Found spark from coil to cap, no...
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    New to Volvo family

    Yep, SX-A and newer all have sealed/non greasable bearings and no channel/zirc in the gimbal housing to allow for older style, serviceable/greasable bearings. U joints will be permalube/non greasable as well I've read some varying opinions on this forum over the years about Volvo and Mercury...
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    Need Help With Knowledge Around Replacing a Fuel Pump

    Reinstall the compression fitting at the fuel pump outlet. Then, as mentioned earlier remove the clamp mounting bolt on the rocker cover Use a 5/8" flare wrench and 1" open end wrench to remove the flare fitting at the carburertor inlet. Use care not to damage the 5/8" hex flare end of the fuel...
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    Thoughts on New Gen Direct Injected VP 5.3L v8 350HP?

    Have dealt with the GM gdi motors for a few years now and I've seen very little failures in that time They seem to run well and with proper maintenance perform quite well. By far the most issues I've seen is accessories, pumps, alts, starters, etc...What you'd expect with any marine engine...
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    steering cable for 1996 Ski Sanger

    There's little to no chance of finding a brand new cable that fits into the helm pictured You're looking at a new cable, helm and possibly steering wheel And no, cable you linked to will not directly replace the current one
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    Perco battery switch install

    Bilge pump float switch power comes from either (+) battery post or in OP's case either #1 or #2 post at battery switch Connecting to common would mean float switch would only have power with the battery switch in an "on" position. Needs to have constant fused power supply regardless of battery...
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    weird grounding issue

    This is true, hence DC (direct current) the current only flows one direction. From (+) to (-). This is why a power windlass can change direction by simply reversing polarity at the motor connections I think your setup is a bit cobbled and the attempt to switch the ground side is wrong. I've...
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    Volvo penta aq125a

    I would think opposite of this statement As rpm increase, vessel speed increases 600-700 idle in gear/minimum wake, 1100 rpm at earliest off minimum wake speeds
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    Alpha I Gen II Impeller Replacement

    Not uncommon to see loctite on the fwd most fastener between the halves, mainly for anti corrosion purposes The "seal" on top of the housing is a slinger in place to prevent water wicking up the driveshaft during operation. The new kit (hopefully oem) comes with it The guide piece has melted...
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    Volvo penta aq125a

    Most/all decent dvms sold these days have dwell capability. It's not reliable though because the signal is analog (slow/sweeping) and a dvm reads mainly peak voltages. The capacitor in the points system throws the dvm reading off There are a number of reasonably priced analog dwell meters...
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