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    1973 Burns Craft 32' houseboat w/ flybridge... transom question...

    This may be in the wrong area, so I apologize in advance. We are looking to trade our cruiser for a 1973 Burns Craft houseboat that has been remodeled and re-powered. The houseboat was removed from the water 4 years ago and it was given an okay. The question of the hour goes like this. I was...
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    1989 Quadrajet 4 barrel with inconsistent start up isses...

    I have a 1989 Regal Ambassador 233xl with a 5.7 Mercruiser with a Rochester Quadrajet. Full rebuild was finished 1 year with phenomenal results. My biggest issue and the cause of scratching my head is that sometimes when starting whether cold or warm, it either starts right up or I have to...
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    Proper timing for a 1989 Mercruiser 5.7L vortec???

    What is the proper timing degree setting for the 1989 Mercruiser 5.7L Vortec. It states Thunderbolt ignition on the top cover. I have read that their is no wire to "ground" and it is 8 degrees BTDC since the bulletin came out years ago. Thoughts?
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    Length of the rubber water hose from upper drive water tube to transom?

    So I have been working on an overheat issue with my 1989 Mercruiser 5.7 when I noticed the rubber hose from the upper drive to the transom had several cracks and breaks in it that were causing a water shortage not allowing the engine to properly cool. I got a replacement hose from the auto part...
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    What are baseline temps on exhaust manifolds/risers on 1989 Mercruiser 5.7L

    From previous threads I have had with my 1989 Mercruiser 5.7L with possible overheating issue. I changed the t-stat from 165 degrees to 142 degrees, new impellar, and new water hose from upper drive housing transom. With the motor on the muffs for 20 minutes at idle and temp guage at 142...
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    Parts being thrown at it and it still overheats when throttle is given...

    So here is a follow up since my last thread. Referring back to where I have come from, this is a 1989 Mercruiser 5.7L. On our last boating last year the temperature began to rise when throttle was given. When it was brought back down to idle it cooled off. In the last weekend I have replaced...
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    Questions regarding the charging/cooling system on 1989 5.7 Mercruiser

    I have just a couple of questions to ask the pros, because I?m not sure what avenue to take. I have 3 batteries on board my 1989 Regal Ambassador 233XL separated by a Perko switch. I used my onboard test switch and saw them about 40%. I disconnected all 3 batteries, took them to my bench and...
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    I may have an issue with my trim pump, but I'm not sure where to start.

    I have a 1989 Regal Ambassador 233xl with the 5.7 Mercruiser and what I have been told is, the usual trim pump. I am experiencing a "grinding noise" that only happens when I trim "down". At times the noise is low and at times it is high. This "grinding noise does not happen when I trim up or...
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    What is a typical marina policy of amentites and rules?

    I am just looking for thoughts. I mean no harm. This is new to us. I am going to ask this question because I simply do not know what, how to feel, or live and learn. I have spoken to several attorneys that have given mixed answers and I’m not even sure if anything can be done. Over the...
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    I have a question for all the Mercruiser Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel gurus...

    So my biggest issue is the spring that goes into the power piston. I got a master rebuild kit that came with the float and the guy (very reputable) gave me a spring for the power piston. When I went to tear the carb down and remove the secondaries. The existing spring was a different height...
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    Need help on a 1989 Mercruiser 5.7L with a Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel carb.

    Its a new to us family cruiser that we have had out for 2 weeks now. The engine runs fine but the fuel smell is really rich and starting to leave a residue on the water, so I figured it was time for a carb rebuild. Does anyone know the size of the flare nut that is attached to the carb and the...
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    A little worried about my "frozen" findings...

    Sorry, originally posted in the wrong forums. Upon venturing out to the boat storage place this evening to check our boat cover due to oncoming weather set for tomorrow (up to 12" of snow) I was in dis-belief that my cover as well as numerous other boat covers had their support poles fall or...
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    Trying to locate a Quicksilver panel trim control part...

    I have a side mounted Quicksilver 88150A7 on a 1989 Regal Ambassador 233XL. It looks as though the previous owner had cracked the handle part and it is beyond repair. The only piece I am needing is the upper exterior trim panel that has the 2 cutouts for up/down trim and trailer buttons...
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    Yet another winterizing question comes forth...

    To make it a very short story... we traded for a cruiser with a Mercruiser 5.7L engine. Any other time, any other season, I would not ask this but I did do the winterizing a little differently this year due to lack of time available. In years prior, I drained the block, re-installed the plugs...
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    Tension issue with Commander 3000...

    I have a 1996 Sylvan V196 with a 4.3LX Vortec & Thunderbolt ignition. I have the side mounted Commander 3000 with the trim up/down controls at the top of the shifter, the kill switch in the lower left of the panel, & the trailer function in the lower right of the panel. I can't find the...
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    Seems to be running "rich" after carb rebuild & having some "run after off" issues...

    Seems to be running "rich" after carb rebuild & having some "run after off" issues... It's a 1996 Mercruiser 4.3LX Vortec Thunderbolt ignition w/ MerCarb 2 barrel. I set it to factory (1-1/4 turns out from light seat on the idle mixture) & (2 turns in just after it touches the cam on the idle...
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    1988 Bayliner 2155 Ciera Sunbridge missing prop! Where to start...

    I have an opportunity to trade my Sylvan V196 openbow for a much needed cabin cruiser (our son has autism and needs a place to crash). My biggest issue is, I have no idea where to start when it comes to the prop. The motor is the 5.7L GM and the OMC Cobra outdrive. As I said, it is a 1988...
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    Trying to locate a "hunter green" rub rail insert...

    So I called iBoats today in regards to the TACO rub rail insert and find out there is no way to get a "hunter green" rub rail insert. Does anyone know of another website or manufacturer that have this style? Here is the style I am looking for in at least 75 foot increments: 1''x 1/2''...
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    Merc Carb 2 barrel rebuild (question the pump rod measurement)

    1996 Merc Carb 2 barrel with the 3 hole pump rod "lever" for the accelerator pump. The pump rod has always gone in the "middle" hole. My question is about the measurement of the pump rod. The only way I can get the 29mm measurement is to actually bend the rod at the idle cam to where it...
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    Air cleaner for 1996 Merc Carb 2 barrel...

    I am looking for an aftermarket solution to my 1996 Merc Carb 2 barrel. My top plastic cover is cracked and the Mercruiser air cleaner is suffering from dents, dings, and a little corrosion. I know there is an aftermarket solution out there, but after searching for "air cleaner for merc carb 2...
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