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    2000 mercruiser 5.7 EFI stalling when warm and not able to restart

    My Sea Ray 230 signature started stalling last weekend after about 10 minutes of use and will not restart. After the first time this happened I replaced the Idle air control motor, water / fuel separator filter and coil but still am experiencing the issue. I looked at the fuel from the filter...
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    Mercruiser Alpha one gen 2 incredibly slow to trim up and down

    I have a 95 23 ft Larson escapade with an Alpha one gen 2 dive on it and the trim systems seems to be moving incredibly slow to trim both up and down but its really bad trimming up. I dont know much of the boats history but the fluid is milky and the anodes are very worn. I have not really...
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    Prop Performance and low RPM at WOT issue on 23ft Larson Escapade 220 5.7 mercruiser

    Another weekend out on the water, another issue with my Larson. I have what I think to be a propeller issue however I really dont have much experience with this size boat and engine so I thought I would take the question to the message board for advice. Please see below for the relevant...
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    Replacing drive oil reservoir line on an alpha one gen 2 outdrive

    I have a cracked drive oil reservoir line between the transom and drive and I would like to know if there are any tricks to replacing this without having to remove the gimbal housing and bellows. the bellows and everything else appears to be in decent shape but the line is cracked and causing...
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    Mercruiser out drive leaking gear oil and taking in water

    This boat is my nemesis. I think I have 4 active posts with this boat as each time something is fixed, another issue comes up On to the details I have a 95 Larson with a 5.7 liter mercruiser where the out drive is leaking gear oil and taking in water. The out drive has been painted so I am...
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    Tachometer not working on 5.7 liter mercruiser

    I have a 1995 5.7 liter mercruiser which I can not get the tachometer to work on. Does anyone have any tips on how to troubleshoot this? I was told to get a test light and check test at the coil but not sure how accurate that recommendation was. In addition to the tachometer not working I am...
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    Fuel Tank not accessible and have to drain bad gas on 5.7 Mercruiser

    Need some creative help here or I may have to pull my floor to access the tank. I have a 95 Larson 220 escapade with a 5.7L mercruiser. The gas has water in it so I am trying to empty the tank but the issue is the tank is not accessible at all. The tank has an anti siphon valve on the fuel pick...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 liter fuel siphon issues. 95 larson escapade 220

    Hi, I am looking for some help with ideas on how to siphon bad fuel from my tank. Unfortunately, the prior owners of my boat replaced the floor and neglected to put an access plate where the fuel hoses connect to the tank so I can not locate where this is at in my boat without blindly cutting...
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    1995 Larson Escapade 220 fuel tank location and wiring diagrams

    Hi, Does anyone know the exact location of the fuel tank and fuel hoses inlet on a 95 Escapade 220? I need to drain bad gas and the tank is not located where I expected it to be. Unfortunately the prior owners did not put a access plate in when they replaced the floor. In addition to my fuel...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 engine stalls when when shifting to idle or gear. Will not restart

    I recently purchased a 95 Larson Escapade with a carburated mercruiser 5.7 engine and mercruiser out drive. The engine was replaced last week prior to me purchasing and when I try to water test the boat I am able to run the boat in neutral with some throttle but when I take the throttle back...
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    96 Mercruiser 4.3 LX Stalling at various RPM levels and while cruising

    Forum Members, I have a 1996 Maxum with a mercruiser 4.3 LX Gen + (thunderbolt ignition) and have been experiencing some stalling issues at strange times. I get the boat out on the water and can be cruising along and the engine will just stop as if I turned off the engine at cruising RPMs. This...
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    Windshield glass replacement for a 1996 Maxum 1900 SR2

    The drivers side curved window on my 96 maxum 1900 SR2 was recently broken and I am having a impossible time finding a replacement. Are there any other options than replacing with glass? Does anyone know of a company that has the ability to replicate this glass? Any good used parts sites? I am...
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