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  1. BajabossJD

    Broken exhaust flapper just locked up new 5.7

    Hey guys, A few weeks ago you all were helpful with a question on had while working on a friends boat. I installed a new 5.7 carb motor in place of a low compression 5.0 he had. I completed the job, installed all new exhaust with 3" spacers (dry joint). Boat ran great on the Sea Trial. Fast...
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    MerCruiser 5.0 TBI to 5.7 Carb Swap

    Hey guys! Can someone help me figure out a weird ignition / spark problem I'm having after swapping a 2004 5.0 TBI engine to a 5.7 engine w/ #1409 Carb setup? Everything is in and hooked up.. I replaced the stock Merc electronic pump with an electronic pump for a carb (7 psi). I'm getting...
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    Mercury Promax 220 / Sportjet question

    I purchased a very neglected boat with a Mercury 240 EFI Sportjet. (220 promax powerhead) last year and have completely restored it. It showed almost zero salt water use ( I live and purchased it in Florida). I had to reinstall intake manifold, fuel pump (replaced pump in vapor separator). The...
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    Prop and speed is making me question my ratio..

    Hey guys! I currently have a 496 stroker with minimal mods. It has gobs of torque, but maybe just under 400hp. I installed the engine and got it broken in. I turned at Mirage 23+ 5000 rpm and hit around 60. I wanted to lower my RPMs so I bought a Mirage 25. It ran 61 at 4750 rpm (good hole...
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    Does this sound like water in fuel??

    Hello Guys! Ever since I had my 496 stroker put it..I have had issues with (what I think) is a fuel problem. Boat has ran 200 miles perfect..but then I ran it out of gas and Seatow gave me 6 gallons to get home. Boat fired right up and I headed back to Marina. I then was called out of town for...
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    Mercruiser Wiring Pigtail Question

    Hello Guys, I am having a issue with a connection problem in my main ENGINE-HELM connection. The key starter has been acting up (checked all connections behind dash..definitely a harness problem), but if I play with the harness while someone is turning the key, the engine turns right over. This...
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    Power steering issue...Goes full right..

    Hey Guys, I just had a 496 Stroker put in my boat. It took forever..but it's running now. I am having a issue with my power steering. It goes full right when engine on...With engine off..after purging air and topping off with Fluid.. It feels perfect. As soon as I start the engine..the drive...
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    Marina installed new Manifolds/ Risers..now engine is only running on 5 cylinders

    Hello everyone.. Long time no talk! I have done the awful..tough job of changing out manifolds, risers in the past on my 95 7.4 RWC engine.. This time, I decided to have the big boat yard at my marina do the job. I had OEM manfiolds and risers with 5 hours on them installed by the marina...
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    454 Starts..Hops on plane, backfires and stalls. Restarted

    Hi Guys, Odd issue the last two times I took the boat out: 3 times ago it ran great. Started great and had nice power. Went about 14 miles and on the last mile, it backfired a little. I was low on gas so I backed it down and made it back to dock. Last time I took it out (before today) It was...
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    Engine back in.. 4 hours on install.. Drive noise? Video

    Hey guys, Put rebuilt engine back in boat this winter. 4 hours on install .. I'm hearing a tapping noise from back of boat. Any ideas? U joints sat out for a rainy season and gimble only has 5 hours on it. Link
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    Chewed up impeller. Cooling question.

    Hello, My old impeller broke apart and I was able to replace the whole housing and impeller on my raw water pump. Everything went back together well. I fired it up and I did have nice water flow throughout the Thru-Hull exhaust. I also had water going through the block (winter drain plug was...
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    Throttle Linkage

    Hello Everyone, Recently, my throttle linkage at the carb (plastic part) broke off the throttle cable. This is the part that has the hole for the trottle to go through, and it's secured with a nut on the other side. It is the adjustment part that screws on to the throttle cable.. What's it...
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    First time winterizing.. I think I forgot an important step..Cold temps expected.

    Hi Guys, After moving up from Florida to Atlanta last spring.. This is my first attempt at winterizing. I have a RWC boat and it's covered under covered storage. I dissconnected all hoses and blew a bunch of water out of the engine. I drained all manifolds and blew the water out of the RW Pump...
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    Carb Question. Bad gas?

    Hey guys, I am finally ready to take my boat out after the rebuilt engine. But.. It wont start. It cranks and has spark, but its not getting fuel. I tried starter fluid and it fired up instantly and dies. The accerator pump is spraying a nice even spray in the primaries..but even thats not...
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    Voltage Woes...What's wrong?

    Hi Guys, I've taken 6 months off from the boat. I'm back. I just had the 454 rebuilt and I installed it, aligned it and tried to fire it up. The temp, oil pressure and fuel gauges peg when I turn the battery switch on. They return to 0 when I turn the key to the "on" position. The voltage gauge...
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    Engine Back in, Bunch of new parts.. First sea trial today. Running rich with a knock

    Hey guys, Finally got the 7.4 back in the Baja and up and running. New Coupler, new starter,New Gimbal Bearing, New Belts, New hoses, new gaskets on Manifolds, New Oil pressure sender, Rebuilt my Weber 4 Barrel Carb too.. Rebuilt carb with the Edelbrock kit (read it was the same). Carb was so...
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    Gimbal Bearing Greasing issues!!

    Hey guys, ready to get this boat on the water again! Frustrating issues with Gimbal bearing. I installed a new Sierra Bearing assembly and the grease hole in the outter body, moved and became mis aligned with the zerk passage on the drive. After hammering in the assembly, I noticed it moved. No...
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    Issac rained in my exhaust manifolds

    Hey guys, The crazy storm we had flooded the area. I was putting the engine back in the boat and covered the engine the best I could. Well, after it stopped raining, the sun came out and I took a look at the mess. I noticed water in the center manifold (port) on each side (I had the risers...
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    Installed new Gimbal bearing, Hole moved from Zerk..

    Hey guys, Installed new Gimbal Bearing.. Marked the hole and hit the bearing in with 3" PVC tubing. I got the bearing in and square, but the Zerk pumps the grease towards the engine side of the bearing. I'm sure the hole isnt aligned with the zerk. :( Brand new bearing.. I am under a time...
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    What fitting on PS hose?

    Hey guys.. Well.. engine is almosy ready to go back in. New Coupler, gaskets on Exhaust, new paint..sensors etc.. I broke a PS line because it was nearly rusted through (on the PS cylinder end). I work in the industrial field and see a bunch of fittings everyday. Just curious what threads...
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