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    Running non ethanal during layup

    When I rebuild the carb that I do myself there is always white crusty crud.. Mostly around the main jets and the bottom of the reservoir I figured that was the Ethanol left behind. Doesn't seem like crud from the tank. No black partials or anything like that. I thought I read using stabilizer...
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    Running non ethanal during layup

    I was thinking about disconnecting the gas line between the water separator and the fuel pump and sticking the hose in a can of Ethanol free gas ( the stuff they sell at HD) running it for 20 minutes to get it in the carb for winter storage. Think it's worth the effort? Getting old rebuilding...
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    Prop hub slipping?

    I'm wondering how a prop hub slips. It's locked together with groves and pressed into the prop. It seems like it would either work or not work. Once something blows out the shaft would just spin with any kind of load on the prop especially getting out of the hole? The reason I ask is my engine...
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    Do I have a low oil alarm?

    I fixed it for ya for accuracy
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    1993 Mercruiser 4.3 2bbl carb running out of power

    The main jets in the bottom of the bowl are still intact in the pic. Did you remove them? Float out of adjustment?
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    Do I have a low oil alarm?

    I want to make sure I have one in the event of an oil pan blowout or anything else How do I know if I have one? Where is it and how do I test it? 1990 4.3 Mercruiser
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    Gimbal Bearing Noise?

    Put new gimbal bearing in the freezer overnight before installing. It shrinks and makes a noticeable difference installing the new bearing. And believe me its a tight fit. There are you tube videos on removing the shift lever. I believe you take a chisel and hammer and split the lever in 2...
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    1993 5.7 Mercruiser Low Power and Stumble at WOT

    Somebody smarter than me will chime in but it could just need a carb rebuild. My 4.3 with a 2 bbl carb was running like crap. A rebuild solved all my issues. Lack of power, bogging ETC. I've had my boat for 10 years and this is the second rebuild I've done. Both times it ran like a new boat...
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    Changing to stainless steel prop

    Years ago I switched to a Stainless prop. Sure enough I bottomed out on a rocky bottom and bent the shaft. Never again. I'll take a loss of like a 1/2 MPH with a disposable $100 aluminum prop over an outdrive rebuild.
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    Mercarb idle speed screw and adjustment

    I thought this had to be done in the water idling in forward gear? I see no mention of that. Is that correct?
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    1993 5.7 Mercruiser Low Power and Stumble at WOT

    Does it still have last years gas in the tank?
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    using pneumatic brake bleeder for oil?

    I ended up getting a MityVac 7L knockoff. Seems a lot quicker and most likely easier
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    using pneumatic brake bleeder for oil?

    I have the pump in the link. I'm wondering if it would work to suck the oil out the motor. The dipstick rusted so using the screw top way won't work and I need to send a tube down the dipstick into the oil pan. I was going to order a 12 volt oil extractor which is cheap enough but I already...
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    What size drag link socket

    I got an Impact screwdriver and it came out.....thank you for the suggestion
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    Gimbal Bearing Noise?

    Don't forget to get a hinge pin tool. Be very careful with the trim sending limit wires. There is a bracket that holds them in on top of the unit. It is literally impossible to get one of the bolts out to change the wires. My wires turned to dust when I messed with them so bought new...
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    Gimbal Bearing Noise?

    I just did an outdrive oil change today. I was getting vibrations and noise that sounded like the gimbal bearing. The noise and vibrations are gone after the oil change Probably had 1/3 water to oil in the drive. It's a 10 minute job and your outdrive will thank you either way. May be your issue
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    Mercruiser 4.3 adjustments

    Is the cutoff switch working as it should?(stalling) The slot on the shift lever is to help engage reverse With the lower shift cable barrel adjusted perfect I still needed to tighten up the upper barrel past spec to engage correctly
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    Harbor Freight Trac Racks

    Thinking about picking these up but they look really tall. Tighter to the cab roof would look the best I believe they are 4 inches taller the the actual Trac Rac brand according to the specs. 34" vs 30" Anyone buy these and have an opinion...
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    surging after carb rebuild

    It's a brand new fuel pump. Would the test pickup an air leak in the line dropping the pressure? Could you give me some insight how to do the test. I've never done a fuel pressure test. Where does it attach? Do I need an adaptor? Will an auto tester work? I would think it's the same It's a...
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    surging after carb rebuild

    I mentioned it was a 1990 4.3 Mercruiser in the OP. Is a 2 bbl Rochester
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