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    SEM Marine Vinyl Coat Sealer Question

    Guys, first off I want to say that I just finished "repainting" a couple of my vinyl seats with SEM's Marine Vinyl Coat paint and want to say that I am pretty impressed with the results so far and recommend this product. However, I have not yet time tested the seats yet and I don't have a...
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    6.2 Mercruiser V-drive Belt Issues

    I have a 2003 6.2 Mercruiser MX MPI V-drive that has been recently completely remanufactured with almost everything replaced but I keep having belt issues. The motor keeps throwing off the belt when in rougher water and/or higher RPM's. Can't figure out the culprit of the problem. All the...
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    Fuel Issue on my 6.2L MX MPI Inboard

    Okay so i'm almost there with my newly remanufactured 6.2L MX MPI (serial number OM317417) engine but i've got a fuel issue. So my first fuel issue was my fuel pressure was too high. The engine would idle fine but if you gave it throttle it would want to die (guess it was running too rich and...
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    Exhaust Hose/Tube Installation Tricks

    I'm having trouble getting my new 4in silicone wet exhaust hose onto my new exhaust elbows due to the stiff nature of the hose and tight tolerance of the exhaust hose ID to exhaust elbow OD. I've tried greasing the exhaust elbow and also using a ratchet strap to "pull" the hose onto the elbow...
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    Exhaust "Explosion" or "Afterfire" in my 2003 6.2 MX MPI Mercuiser'

    Exhaust "Explosion" or "Afterfire" in my 2003 6.2 MX MPI Mercuiser' So I just finished installing my fresh completely remanufactured engine into my boat. The engine is a 6.2 MX MPI MIE Mercruiser (serial number M317417). I attempted to start the engine for the first time last night and I...
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    Setting Ignition timing on my 2003 Mercruiser 6.2L MX MPI V-drive

    If possible I would like some advice for setting ignition timing in my 2003 (Boat yr model) Mercuiser 6.2L MX MPI. I have just had the engine completely remanufactured and need to set the ignition timing. What I know about setting timing: - I know the number 1 piston has to be at TDC...
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    Need Mercuiser ECM for 6.2 MX MPI ASAP!

    Anyone know or have for sell a used ECM for a 6.2L MX MPI? The Mercruiser part number is 864300T05, 864300T08, or 864976T04. Not sure which one it is. Can't afford to spend $1500 on a new one though. Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!
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    Muffler Opinions

    So I just purchased a v-drive wakeboard boat and i'm in the process of doing a complete overhaul with the boat. The previous owner ran the boat hot and melted the fiberglass muffler inlets where the exhaust manifold hoses attach. Anyways I need to replace the muffler with a similar style or...
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    Should I convert to closed cooling

    Guys, I'd like a few opinions on whether I should spend the $1,000 or so to convert my boat to a full closed cooling system. I'm currently having the engine (2003 Mercruiser MX MPI V-drive) completely re-manufactured (not just rebuilt) and replacing some other odd and in parts (fuel...
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    Removing Engine from my V-drive Boat

    I have a 2003 Regal Session V-drive wakeboard boat that I am removing the engine from so that I can have it remanufactured. The engine is a 6.2 Mercuiser MX MPI. I would much appreciate any advice from someone that has done this work before and could advise me on the best way to remove the...
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    fuel pressure issue - 5.7 MPI

    Ive been having an issue with my 1996 black scorpion 5.7L MPI engine. The engine cranks and idles fine but whenever I give it some throttle is hesitates or cuts out before accelerating. Its also backfiring (I believe through the intake manifold) when I give it throttle. Here a list of stuff I...
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    timing 1996 black scorpion 5.7L

    does anyone know how to time a 1996 black scorpion 5.7L (315hp)? I know I have to put the engine in base timing mode and I have the Rinda Codemate tool to do this with. I just dont know the correct procedure. (I also have a timing light). I read the manual that tells you how to do the timing...
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