Yesterday, I just finished replacing the fuel/water separator on my Merc 5.0 Alpha One ('94 180BR Signature). A previous owner had upgraded from a 4.3 and it's a tight fit. The separator seemed to solve 90% of the fuel delivery issue, as I just had it out on the water this afternoon and was...
Hi there, I have a 2000 5.0L EFI serial number OL619655.
It currently has a mercury racing filter # 35-881126K01 on it from the last owner. I am sure thats not the OEM filter for this engine.
I have read some info that you should not use a racing type filter for everyday cruising applications...
Rebuilding engine - New sea water thru hull pick up..
Hi, I had a problem with my port engine, the bravo 3 sea water cooling inlet corroded and shut down the water supply.
So I had to rebuild my engine, and in the same time I put fresh water cooling on the engine, and since the sea water pick...
Hey Everyone - newbie here - to the forum and to boating. I've been looking for a new (used) boat for months. I started looking at fishing boats (walkarounds, expresses). Wife really wanted something that can sleep the 4 of us (and a dog). Checked out Sea Ray, and without knowing much more, I...
I have a 1994 Sea Ray 230 with a Mercruiser 5.0L. Recently, I changed the engine / outdrive oil and since that time I have noticed I cannot reach WOT throttle RPMs (4400-4600). I'm only hitting 4200 at best and the boat seems sluggish to plane. I did notice it with 5 people aboard, which I...