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Forum: General Q & A
04-18-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 607
Posted By Joeyboost

I just went with the MR43T's again they never...

I just went with the MR43T's again they never gave me an issue so why mess with something that works.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-13-2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By AllDodge

Grand dad always said "first liar doesn't stand a...

Grand dad always said "first liar doesn't stand a chance"
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-12-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By AllDodge

The Alpha Gen 1 didn't last as long as the Gen 2....

The Alpha Gen 1 didn't last as long as the Gen 2. The Gen 2 has made it easy for 5 years but I would still do it 3

My Verado's list every 3
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-12-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By VetteLT193

3 years is what Merc suggests unless you suck up...

3 years is what Merc suggests unless you suck up sand or something like that. They don't last longer IMO, just a bigger PITA to change. You really want to change the impeller out while it still...
Forum: Boating Safety
04-09-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 890
Posted By F-2 Speedy

Ive learned the lakes Ive been on makes no...

Ive learned the lakes Ive been on makes no difference, going down the lake or up the lake you will have dumb a$$es heading right at you,
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By Swamplizard

Quick SwampLizard Thanks

Quick thanks to everyone who has helped me with advice over the years!

I repowered Swampy (for the 3rd time in 18 years) with pre-owned low hour Merc 496HOs, new transmissions, and it has been a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-06-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,638
Posted By bencini231

Here's my take and has worked on many boats we...

Here's my take and has worked on many boats we have bought then sold in the past and the new owners always had good feed back on how easy it is to keep them clean. We have always had any boat we...
Forum: General Q & A
02-27-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,733
Posted By AllDodge

The problem is amazon and ebay in most all cases...

The problem is amazon and ebay in most all cases are not any good. They are failed injectors that are cleaned up and resold. As liquidlounge mentioned, contact Articfriends and get them tested
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-26-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By F-2 Speedy

Id leave the gearing alone and step up in prop...

Id leave the gearing alone and step up in prop pitch
Forum: General Q & A
01-29-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By tommymonza

Used to run our Merc 454s up to 4000 hours in the...

Used to run our Merc 454s up to 4000 hours in the parasail boats before with basically no problems . Changed risers out every year and manifolds the second year risers again the 3 rd year than the...
Forum: General Q & A
12-16-2023, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
Posted By offshorexcursion

Steve Smith "Smitty" "arcticfriends" is the best....

Steve Smith "Smitty" "arcticfriends" is the best. He's honest, down to earth, and knows what he's doing! You won't find a better person to do business with in the marine world.
...
Forum: General Q & A
12-04-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By Helmwurst

Bad ground or power to engine key switch? Neutral...

Bad ground or power to engine key switch? Neutral safety switch? My kill switch, (lanyard) only shuts off the ignition. Motor's still crank, just don't fire.
Forum: General Q & A
11-22-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By CheckmateScarab

I agree, it is still good to put on connections,...

I agree, it is still good to put on connections, keeps out all water and eliminates moisture from corroding contact points
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-28-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By Griff

Assuming PART #6 DISTRIBUTOR AND IGNITION...

Assuming PART #6 DISTRIBUTOR AND IGNITION COMPONENTS (mercruiserparts.com) (https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31916/2345/5)
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-20-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By Griff

Its unlikely that you will be able to tell what...

Its unlikely that you will be able to tell what is wrong on the muffs.
Based on what you have described and checked, it sounds like an engine coupler or if you are very lucky its a spun/cracked...
Forum: General Q & A
09-18-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,486
Posted By jbraun2828

I've had the same thing happen to me on a 525,...

I've had the same thing happen to me on a 525, would have sworn it was a lifter but it was the header leaking. I ended up doubling the gasket and the noise was gone.
Forum: General Q & A
09-18-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,486
Posted By BBYSTWY

I know you ruled it out already but you did...

I know you ruled it out already but you did mention your exhaust bolts were less than tight....an exhaust leak at the flange can and will sound like a lifter tick just fyi....before you jump in with...
Forum: General Q & A
09-17-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,747
Posted By articfriends

Someone said it a year or so ago, 10, 15 years...

Someone said it a year or so ago, 10, 15 years ago youd be logged on here reading something, leave your desk to have lunch and there would be a page and a half of new threads or comments. Fb has...
Forum: General Q & A
09-15-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,486
Posted By PQ290Enticer

Nope. They all make distinctive noises imo. My...

Nope. They all make distinctive noises imo. My wishful thinking at this point is maybe the lock came loose on the rocker.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-11-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 745
Posted By Roadbuilder1973

380 avenger

Love this machine 380 avenger especially with Goodwin 540’s pushing 650 a side
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-11-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,745
Posted By PQ290Enticer

Thank you sir. You think you know how much fun...

Thank you sir. You think you know how much fun it will be then you do it and it's 10 times greater than you thought!! The boat is a riot with the new power.
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,700
Posted By waterplay

Correct me if I am wrong, but…. I was always told...

Correct me if I am wrong, but…. I was always told NOT to crank a new engine until I was ready to start it. This was especially true if it had a flat tappet cam. The cranking will remove some of the...
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,700
Posted By F-2 Speedy

You cant do a compression test like you are doing...

You cant do a compression test like you are doing it, you need piston speed and about 3 or 4 full cranks around with the starter and all the plugs out except the hole you're testing.

EDIT: I hope...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-03-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,579
Posted By PQ290Enticer

The lower shift cables are pretty new and move...

The lower shift cables are pretty new and move freely. I had the main bellows replaced this year and also the shift boot bellows. I've had the back off of both drives to replace the seal for the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-02-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 148,244
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