I just changed my manifolds and learned the hard way that I needed to plug the hose to the water pump. Access was minimal and extremely difficult to maneuver and get off since you can’t apply a lot of force, but other than thAt, plugging it only takes a few seconds. I used wooden dowlels, and...
Well i tried and tried to start it and it didn’t start. I thought it was because I messed with the electric fuel valve...and then today, it started up! Let it run for about ten mins, and sounded great. Got out on the water and once again it wouldn’t start. I shut the boat off, then it started...
You too bud, thanks for stopping by for the intro.....got everything on, but I broke a line to the the flame arrestor while lifting out the last manifold. Not sure how serious that is...just a plasic piece that goes to the head, so I think 8 can just repair it. I had no energy left to hook up...
Anyone able to clarify what position a Parker electric fuel valve is supposed to be in? I saw a few threads and understand it should be in normal and not bypass, but not sure if that means it’s fully clockwise or counterclockwise. I was messing with two of mine when I couldn’t get my generator...
Where is this tank selection valve? I might be having the same problem on my 290. I messed with the fuel valve manual knobs and now I can’t be certain which position they were in. I changed fuel filter and impeller...was working fine before changing them.
Can anyone with an 06 290 w/Merc 5.0s let me know the size of your risers? I’m about to tackle this job and I currently have what appears to be a 3” and 1.7” spacer on top of each other on both engines. Merc rep ran both engine SNs and said one called for 6” and the other called for 4.7” and the...
Thanks Cincy - you always help me out!
Makes me feel better about the situation...right when I finished a storm hit us, so I was rushed to wrap everything up. Will give it some more tries this week and hopefully there’s no problems. Thanks again!
Well, if anyone is still out there on this thread - I am not heading to Korea anymore, so keeping the boat for the time being.
I did some Kohler 5E generator maintenance today. Change the oil, the fuel filter, anode and impeller. If any of you have a 2006 model with the same setup as me, its...
No idea how I would know that; I am going to go with what Mercury rep told the parts section at the marina, which was to go with the 6" as long as I have the clearance. He said you can always go larger, but not smaller....hope that is sound advice. The larger quote for parts was due to them...
According to Mercury, one engine I have shows OEM from factory with a 6" riser and the other at 4.7". He said sometimes this happens and recommended going with 6" as long as I have the clearance. That's what I am going to try, so hopefully my engine hatch will close, fingers crossed (not sure...
I have tried but maybe I’m looking in the wrong place... every place has options for different sizes. My engine SNs are 0W625775 and 0W374103 if someone can answer this.
thanks. I will be by myself unfortunately. I was going to find a similar size bolt and cut off the head and threads to feed through the manifold holes when i am reinstalling just so it can hold it in place.
Not sure if they are from factory....only had boat 1.5 yrs. both pieces are different sizes, the top is roughly half the size of the other. I tool a photos of the stamped number and showed to the parts dept at the marina and they said I need the six inch riser. The numbers are 864531-C and...
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I bought my boat roughly 1.5 yrs ago from (from saltwater, now in freshwater) and I am needing to change the manifolds, risers, elbows due to surface rust (it is not currently running hot). I am mildly adequate at maintenance, last year I managed to do a full tune up. I have...
Just got back from a week of Korea so sorry for the late response... but thank you all, it’s a lot to consider. Logic in me says sell it; emotions are saying keep it!
Lots of good advice, thanks again!