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10-01-2021, 12:24 AM
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Posted By Scottd21

No saltwater.

No saltwater.
10-01-2021, 12:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,757
Posted By Scottd21

Sure I will give you a call thanks so much. ...

Sure I will give you a call thanks so much.

Scott
09-27-2021, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Scottd21

Don't get me wrong engine was well taken care of...

Don't get me wrong engine was well taken care of the previous owners I believe. It looked new but previous owner did have a water leak and therefore was some rust in lower parts.

The overheat...
09-27-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,757
Posted By Scottd21

Sorry not literally. I heard a clicking noise...

Sorry not literally. I heard a clicking noise that got louder and louder and engine slowed down and conked out then wouldn't turn over. Michigan Motorz emailed me back a 7.4L Vortec marine engine...
09-26-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,757
Posted By Scottd21

What's wrong with the 496, I heard it was a beast...

What's wrong with the 496, I heard it was a beast and newer than the 502.
09-26-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,757
Posted By Scottd21

Okay when you say 502 are you referring to 8.2L...

Okay when you say 502 are you referring to 8.2L engine? Is there any advantage over that than the 496 8.2L?

Thanks,

Scott
09-25-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,757
Posted By Scottd21

Thanks for the advice. A few people are telling...

Thanks for the advice. A few people are telling me that it would be crazy to go from a big block to a small block and that I would loose performance given the weight of my boat. My boat weighs about...
09-23-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,757
Posted By Scottd21

Mercruiser 7.4 Replacement/Upgrade

I have a 2001 Sea Ray 260 BR bowrider with a Mercruiser 7.4 MPI Bravo 3. I recently got stuck and was told the engine needs replacing.

I'm not sure what happened as I heard a clicking sound that...
Forum: General Q & A
05-28-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,333
Posted By Scottd21

Okay, that's good to know thanks.

Okay, that's good to know thanks.
Forum: General Q & A
05-28-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,333
Posted By Scottd21

Hey Griff, Thanks for your reply. That...

Hey Griff,

Thanks for your reply. That sounds like a strong possibility. Also even though the gauge on my dashboard looks okay my mefi gateway shows engine coolant temperature (does not show...
Forum: General Q & A
05-27-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,333
Posted By Scottd21

Overheating alarm - Mercruiser 7.4 MPI

Hi I have a 2001 Mercruiser 7.4 MPI with a Bravo 3. On the first day of the boating season I noticed an overheat alarm. The temperature on the gauge was approximately 170. I slowed the boat down and...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

Hey there, Sorry I’ve been meaning to...

Hey there,

Sorry I’ve been meaning to update. The mechanic had ruled out the ECM because when it occurred it didn’t do anything when he cooled it off and he replaced the ignition coil in the...
Forum: General Q & A
08-10-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

that might be something for offseason if it...

that might be something for offseason if it persists since I can still run my boat. Is it easy to get to and remove the ECM though?
Forum: General Q & A
08-09-2019, 11:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

okay well he actually replaced the ignition...

okay well he actually replaced the ignition control module today but couldn’t test it, I am hoping that it’s that. Will find out this weekend
Forum: General Q & A
08-09-2019, 01:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

My mechanic ran it on Wednesday for over an hour...

My mechanic ran it on Wednesday for over an hour and it did not occur. It was pretty cool outside so that likely was the cause. They ran it a second time and when it occurred they tried spraying...
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

okay thanks Bill. I was able to get it at a...

okay thanks Bill. I was able to get it at a Grainger store locally I was confused because the same company makes one for bolts and they both cool to - 60
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

So your still working on that? I’m not sure...

So your still working on that? I’m not sure exactly what a boat-in-a-box is but it would basically allow them to bypass pretty much all of the boats wiring to see if it’s an electrical issue. I’m...
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

okay good to know! Thanks

okay good to know! Thanks
Forum: General Q & A
08-02-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

This is crazy I know, but replacing the coil did...

This is crazy I know, but replacing the coil did not fix it.

At this point the mechanic (http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/mechanic.html) thinks the only thing that it could be is the ECM....
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

the mechanic clarified that it was cool outside...

the mechanic clarified that it was cool outside in morning when he ran it so when he opened hatch it cooled off things quickly.
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

i just asked the mechanic to confirm and he said...

i just asked the mechanic to confirm and he said not long just a couple of minutes. Is that enough time to cool off? He also said when it happened second time it got worse.
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

like right away I believe. Would take a couple...

like right away I believe. Would take a couple of minutes to get it back to 3100 rpm but it worked right after
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

I have some news. The mechanic ran it with a...

I have some news. The mechanic ran it with a portable fuel tank connected and issue still occurred. He than hooked up a boat-in-a-box and the issue DID NOT OCCUR (for first time!). When the...
Forum: General Q & A
07-31-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

Did yours not occur at higher RPMs like 4000 do...

Did yours not occur at higher RPMs like 4000 do you know? That’s what makes me think it’s more of a sensor/computer issue as if it were getting hot at 3100 it most surely would get hot at 4000.
...
Forum: General Q & A
07-31-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,653
Posted By Scottd21

Actually you have the same exact ECM chip...

Actually you have the same exact ECM chip (861720T2) that I have! I found an old post that you made when you were having the issue where you posted that number and the issue was similar. At 4000 rpm...
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