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    yamaha F250TXR good or bad

    I'm looking at a 26 ft boat with twin 200's and wondering how these motors rate/perform and or hold up.Good,bad or ugly?Buying at auction so stuck with what I get.It is a new boat,0 hrs. Thanks
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    Exhaust flapper and fluid in bellows

    Originally Posted by kellydee Right after I installed the engine driven sea water pump and a flush system,the hose i used for the supply was too soft and the pump sucked it flat.I think I caught it pretty quick though.I'll post a picture tomorrow but when I removed the elbows to expose the...
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    Alpha drive pressure question

    Never leaked and no sign of water but been sitting in shop(on it's side)for 2 years.didn't get to a full pressure test because before i got a contraption made up fully,I put pressure by mouth in the lower and noticed that as long as it's upright it holds pressure but if I push the shaft side to...
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    SE116 Drive.Forward gear gone

    Replaced my Alpha 1 gen2 drive last year with an SE116.The original one was working fine but,since I was replacing the engine,I decided to replace the transom assembly and outdrive also as I enjoy offshore fishing the most and wanna be safe,reliable and ALIVE.Well,17 miles out this wknd,I lost...
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    Overheating when I hook up the cabin heat

    2007 Mercruiser 5.7L carbed full FWC with engine mounted seawater pump. Runs perfect but,I overheat every time I try to hook up the cabin heat.I have read that you have to bleed the air out of the system.I've tried loosening the hoses at the top of the manifold (bypass), but no luck.Is there...
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    adding e/m raw water pump,questions.

    Looks like I have to switch to an engine mounted raw water pump.I know you use a block-off plate at the transom but,do you remove the impeller from the outdrive or the whole water pump housing ?What about the hose from the bellhousing to transom assembly?
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    Can someone tell me why

    After diconnecting my water heater and cabin heat and just installing a bypass hose(water circ pump to intake man), I'm idling 15 degrees cooler .There was NO restriction on the lines at all.? Jerry
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    Temp readings higher on port side

    About 20-30 degrees higher.Can anyone tell me if this is normal or maybe to do with the steel tube that runs from the port exhaust man. to the port side of the intake man.?All temp readings(IR gun)are higher on the port side of the intake. 2007 Merc 5.7/Alpha. Jerry
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    new motor,sliiight miss on port side

    first start of new motor last week,noticed a very slight miss.I figured it to be from the fogging oil(assuming Merc uses that on a new engine because it smoked a bit at first.I bought one of those IR guns to try confirming the motor temp at different locations since it appears to be running a...
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    new motor overheating

    Just made the maiden voyage with my new 2007 Merc 5.7 carbed.New transom assembly,new SEI drive(alpha 1 gen 2 replacement)Heres the problem.The higher the rpm's,the higher the temp.(In the water,forward)At 1200=maybe 2000 the temp is around 160,at 2500-3000,maybe 175,over 3000 and I'm hitting...
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    Exhaust tube very hot.Normal?

    Finally fired up my new motor.2007 Merc 5.7 carbed.OH HAPPY DAY !Been a long time coming.Fired it up on muffs last night and ran for 35-40 minutes to work all the air out of the cooling system.According to the dash temp guage,maintained about 175.Oil pressure good,shifts good except a little...
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    3 days on brakes,PLEASE HELP

    I just put new Tie-Down disc brakes on my trailer.They just do not free wheel when pressure is released .Finally,after dealing with master cyl, I thought,maybe lines.I pumped the master to bind them,let off,removed the lines at the caliper,and they still take considerable pressure to turn.Only 1...
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    3 days on brakes please help

    I just put new Tie-Down disc brakes on my trailer.They just do not free wheel when pressure is released .Finally,after dealing with master cyl, I thought,maybe lines.I pumped the master to bind them,let off,removed the lines at the caliper,and they still take considerable pressure to turn.Only 1...
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    Coil Problem?please don't chew my a**

    Please dont chew my a** for asking an automotive question here.I mean a coil is a coil,right?Been to a couple auto forums,Can't wait 24 hrs for an answer.Anyways,Pulled my coil to test and here's what I get supplied 12v to +,set coil on battery with tower about 1/4" from the neg post.When I...
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    Brand New Trim Pump Squealing

    I just did a full repower(motor,transomassembly,outdrive steering assembly,trim pump).I ran the tilt/trim up/down at least a half dozen times thinking it might be air in the system but,it still has a squealing, screeching sound to it.Anyone have an idea why it would be doing this?It's BRAND NEW...
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    Fuel Pump?

    I just went from a 96 merc 5.7 to a 2007 merc 5.7 carbed.The old motor had a mechanical fuel pump and the new one has an electric.Shouldn't the fuel pump kick on when the ign switch is on,or does it not come on until the switch is in the start position?Old motor had a 10 pin connector and the...
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    Gps/sonar/fuel Management,what System(s)

    Hey guys,first time posting here.I'm looking at getting a new GPS/Sounder combo.I also want a fuel management system(fuel flow as well as MPG).I fish saltwater and like to venture off-shore.I'm told the lowrance units work good as far as having the ability to hook it all together but,I'm told...
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    Perfect seal on risers?

    When useing perfect seal on the risers(new 5.7 dry joint),was I supposed to let dry first?I hope not,slapped it together wet.Also,is it NEEDED on the riser bolts?
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    fuel tank/pick-up tube question

    I have a FULL tank of 8 month old gas in the boat and was gonna burn it in my cars.I tried to siphon it out through the pick-up tube but,it has so much restriction that it wont siphon.If I hold the siphon tube UP with about 3 feet of fuel in it,it doesn't flow back to the tank either.Is there a...
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    Torque specs 2007 dry joint exhaust

    Can someone tell me the torque specs for a 2007 5.7 merc dry joint exhaust riser bolts ?Thanks,Jerry
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