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Thank you. The boat is in a covered slip. The boat is extremely clean. The engines are 5.7 L fuel injected. I did a cold start, engine...

I use petrolatum or the fluid the o-ring will be exposed (gasoline isn’t a good lube) to on nearly every o-ring I install. Oil and gas...

I've replaced all the fuel lines, the bulb and added an in line fuel filter. I've also checked for compression and spark both were good...

If the boat/engines reach their specifies RPM at full throttle and the boat speed seems reasonable/typical, then it is a good bet that...

Run fuel out of carburetors when motor sits for a week or more.----There is no need to " rebuild " a carburetor every season.----What...

Crazy where you can save a ton of money if you want to... I ran a few scenarios about car ownership. 1. Buying a new average priced car...

Blackstone and Amsoil have DIY oil analysis kits for 30-40 $ , compression gauge can be bought for 40-50 $ as well . If the boat is at...

I use petrolatum or the fluid the o-ring will be exposed (gasoline isn’t a good lube) to on nearly every o-ring I install. Oil and gas...

Thank you! I will call one of the two of these Monday. After we exchange money tomorrow I can provide specifics. I am bringing a...

Quick update. I have crankshaft closed up. Exhaust, waterjacket, transfer ports, head all on with mostly new bolts, all torqued to spec...

My wife wants to collect SS as soon as she becomes eligible next year. I think she should hold off. Her money, her choice. I intend to...

Google is your friend . . . Local Options 32 Marine (Sullivan, IL) Phone: (217) 439-2628 (217-439-BOAT) Services: Offers both...

Are the boat specifics a secret at this point?

Also, often the structural surveyors will have leads on mechanics who can do all the engine stuff.

Agree, sounds like lean condition Unable to locate your serial number but being a 1996 350 TBI I would have the injectors cleaned and...