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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers on how to repair this, I plan on just grinding out the cracks with a Dremel and using JB Weld marine weld to fill in and sand afterwards, then I am applying three coats of Seahawk tough stuff barrier coat over it, does that sound...

From everything I’ve been reading on forums, it sounds like I have a bad solenoid on the up/out trim ,before I pull out my waste holding tank and suction tank to access the solenoid I was wondering if anyone had any info on the best solenoid to put back in, I don’t care how much I just don’t...

Is grease required on the thrust washer or just on the splines Flo torque II ,my manual does not say it just says grease splines Thanks

Question, I was trying to remove a broken bonding cable going from My gimbal housing to the outdrive and the screw snapped off on the bottom of the gimbal ring, I don’t think I can get up out, is it OK just to drill and tap a new hole next to it, it is just for grounding, right?

Can anyone tell me how to mount this on my alpha one drive, and where does the spacer ago, I went to change my anodel ion my new to me boat and it does not have one of these on there but it came in the kit that I just bought

Hello folks, I am trying to adjust the trim rams to 21 3/4" per the manual and after reading many different forums everyone said adjust the trim with the switch on the throttle. According to the manual it sounds like you should turn the puck on the sensor and that should move the trim rams...

I just got home from replacing my port engine today. Thought the block was cracked but turns out it was a head gasket failure. Just had the heads machined and exhaust valves milled, engine shop said that it (head) looks to have been running hot and warped.So we put everything back together...

Well just got back from helping the mechanic pull the engine . We can not find ANY CRACK in the block or heads. I just dropped the heads off to be pressure tested and if need be vacuum tested. he said one of the head gaskets looked to have failed between two of the middle cylinders . Water shot...

Well I just went to change plugs and do a compression test today and when I hit the starter water shot out of the plug holes:smt089 My son and I ran 5 gal of antifreeze into the motor last fall and warmed the engine first so the stat was open ran it till we saw pink running out the exhaust ...

Can anyone tell me what items typically need to be replaced on saltwater engines and if I should even consider buying it. It's a 2001 340DA w/ 7.4l Vdrives 1100hrs. although it looks like the manifolds and risers have been replaced. compression was 150psi across the board. Thanks

Hi , I'm looking at buying a 2001 340DA that has been in saltwater all it's life. The engines have 1100 hrs, besides manifolds and risers what else will need to be replaced ? Does the engine itself corrode away after time ? Thanks

Anyone removing alpha counter rotating drive make sure you put the drive in REVERSE ,I just bent my shift lever in the drive because I never thought of the fact that it was opposite:smt021 It would have a heck of a lot easier to get off too ! Live and Learn right.

I want to change the plugs ,wires, dist cap, and thermostat on my 95 ray with good quality parts. Is there special "marine" grade stuff or can I go to NAPA and use their parts. I am also pulling the drives heard That only mercury parts (bellows and seals) should be used , Is this true? 5.7l :huh:

I have a chance to get a nice 1996 330 and I don't have time to get a survey done. Should I take a chance and do It . The seller will be with me when sea trial it and I will not pay him the funds till I am satisfied everything works.:huh: A divorce forces the sale and he wants it gone 39K and...

I am looking to move up in size to a 1996 330da . It has twin 7.4l carb'd with BIII's . Love the boat but is the fuel burn gonna kill me:smt089. Anyone with this setup I would love to here from you,also is 800 hrs getting close to a rebuild on these big blocks? does that help justify a low...

I am trying to find info on torque vs HP. I might sell my 1995 300da which has 5.7l with alpha 1 21 deadrise for a boat that is 1500lbs heavier with 5.0l bravo 2 17 dg. deadrise both are carbs, I know the 5.7 has more torque but will the bravo 2 make up for the smaller 5.0 in cruising and...

Well here's my ? I bought my 300 last year and really like it but am thinking of going back to a single engine boat. My fuel usage is really bad and we are a cruising family not sit at the slip type. other than rebuilding the carbs and different props I don't know what to do ,I'm getting about...

Hi, I would like some suggestions on props for a 95'300 da .I am having a hard time getting on plane with my 3 blde stock props ,anyone ever use the mich wheel ballistic 4BLADE ihave used the apollo on other boats but a boat mechanic said try the ballistic .

Can anyone tell me where to look for a prop selection guide. My 95' 300 dancer has 3 blade props (factory)and I want to try 4 blade , I can barely get on plane with full tanks (200 gal. ) and my fuel usage seems high. I don't care about speed just hole shot and cruising fuel consumption...

I just bought a new tach for my boat. There is a small hole with a flat head screw that says CAL, what is this for?