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kghost

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    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread New rebuilt engine blows out oil filter gasket..
      Stuck relief valve . Read the posts again. Required pulling engine and so on...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Mercruiser 8.2 lack of power.
      Good find, I have come across this issue before but with Carbed engines and a long time ago. The starter was causing an electrical...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Feels like a stretch?.
      !. The water separating filter is NOT a fuel filter. Its designed to separate water from the fuel. Yes it will filter larger...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread RPMs drop then raise when going into gear.
      Why not connect a laptop if available with the correct software and see what happens when the rpm drops? maybe it will show something...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread 5.0 merCruiser swap.
      Did a quick search and this showed up, Used 25 pitch stainless steel 3 blade. You would need the correct thrust washer and nut end...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread 5.0 merCruiser swap.
      Just to clarify,. You would only need the upper gear case to get your ratio for a V8. Most, Not all, lower units come standard gear...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread 5.0 merCruiser swap.
      After reviewing the manual, 5.0 L 200 HP (2 bbl Carb) can have either 1.50:1 or 1.65:1. 1.65:1 is listed as standard. 5.0 LX 230 HP (4...
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    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread 5.0 merCruiser swap.
      Normally 5.0 and 5.7 alpha use a 1.5:1 ratio. The newer gen Ii's its a 1.47:1. What ever the pitch of the prop this on it, go up 2...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper drive shaft seals?.
      That is not correct, two of the seals should seal to the bottom of the upper intermediate shaft that the driven gear fits to. The back...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper drive shaft seals?.
      After reviewing the parts diagrams for the the gen II it appears, IF all the inside diameters are the same the "long" one is a double...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper drive shaft seals?.
      I tried to edit prior post but the one minute timer expired..............WTF! Are all the seals the same inside (lip) diameter? Maybe...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 Gen 2 upper drive shaft seals?.
      Are all the seals the same inside (lip) diameter? Maybe take another pic showing all the seals looking down on them so the outside and...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread Replace alpha 1 gen 1 gimbel shims.
      What shims? The plastic round pieces were the threaded hing bolts thread into the gimbal housing thru the gimbal ring?
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread I have a 1999 Maxum 2300SC 5.7 Alpaha One with a bad ECU.
      Based on what he is describing, and the info posted from the manual I see the most likely issue is something in the knock sensor...
    • kghost
      kghost replied to the thread I have a 1999 Maxum 2300SC 5.7 Alpaha One with a bad ECU.
      I totally agree, TB IV is the best design. It does one thing, advance the timing only!! If I ever were to buy a newer boat with TBV i...
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