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    454 Rebuild or done...?

    Yes, verifying the Merc.
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    454 Rebuild or done...?

    Yes, I have a 6.2 Merc 320 HP on order, FWC NON catalytic. Ship date is April 8, supposedly. The 350 hp version comes with catalytic converter and fly by wire, no thanks. This seems to be the best option without getting into an Ilmor 6.2 which is significantly more expensive. The new ZF gears...
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    454 Rebuild or done...?

    Thanks for your input, going fresh power and rebuilding the VD gears at this point.
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    454 Rebuild or done...?

    Circa 2000 454 Marine Power Vortec 330 HP with 960 light hours. Engine had run well this past Summer, then some vibration and was laggy, did not push the RPM due to the lag and vibration. Starts were hard and substantial cloud of what I call steam or white smoke that would dissipate after...
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    454 running rough - vibration - new crank pump?

    Thanks, that was my take also, but, had a 'new to me' mechanic do the pump. Moving on to plugs, wire, dist cap and rotor hoping this gets it. This is a 2001 Vortec engine that has been very reliable, but last owner doesn't have records.
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    454 running rough - vibration - new crank pump?

    Had a new Johnson sea water pump installed. My next trip the engine seemed to lag and could feel some vibration. Throttling up seems to increase the vibration. Engine is not 'smooth' at 3250 the typical cruise she likes. My first thought was a bad plug, needs a tune up, haven't done that yet...
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    454 belt squeaky / weak start up

    Squeaks on start up, intensity declines after warm-up but still present, intermittently. Also have a lame start up at times. Do not think they are related but...? All gauge functions operating normal range, hitting RPMS and cruise is spot on. Belt needs adjustment? I have a 2 hour run coming up...
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    350 XL 1997 ...motor mounts on center?

    Does anyone happen to know the mounting bolt dimensions? I'm looking at a replacement engine bolting on 23.50" on center. Was hoping this may line up? I'm taking a hard look at replacing my 270's with the Marine Power 5.7 MPI/FWC 292 hp rated. They have a Left and Right available, no catalytic...
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    Sherwood P 1014 failure again Crusader 350

    Had both my raw water pumps replaced 2 years ago twin Crusader 350 circa 1997, this fall late season on my way to haul out Starboard 'failed' and was replaced...haven't run it yet (slow to get off the hard). Overheat/alarmed and shut down and limped back. Mechanic just called in a failure on...
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    High temp alarm and coolant blow...?

    Engines have run at temp all season after new riser job and sea water pump job 350 XL 270 1997. Cruising at 3200 for about 45 minutes suddenly got a high temp alarm on starboard side, temp gauge spiked hot, pulled back/safety mode and shut down. I did launch off a couple of steep waves and...
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    350 XL high pitched squeal on start up...?

    Had a recent water/pump belt job. New squeal on 6 cranks in a row last trip. Not on cold start up, this happens after running some and shutting down to drift. The new belt has maybe 10 hours on it. Mechanic said new belt probably needs adjustment? Legit ? Have new risers as well, cant see...
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    350 XL overheat and knocking...?

    Just underway today. Port side ran up to 220 and alarmed. I limped back at low rpm a short distance. In the slip in idle I revved it up slightly and it alarmed again. Pulled the hatch and heard a distinct knocking. Shut her down. Couple observations: Heat eX seemed very cool to touch. Odd...
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    1997 350XL TBI raw water pump...risers...?

    I have replaced the impellers on a regular basis. Risers and elbows are coming up on 4 seasons. Hours 780 +/- on the engines. Recent slight steaming on one side, one riser and hose seems a little warmer, but no high temps. Fresh water cooled engines in salt water use. Heat Xchangers and TBI...
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    DF 90 low power...?

    Engine is running rough and knocking. I can hear a slight ticking noise. Won't plane up....about 1/3 power with Max throttle. Kids overloaded the boat today and tubed.... Last time I had a similar problem on a Merc it was a power head failure. I can run it slowly. My mechanic is across the...
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    Oil analysis high silicon level ?

    350 TB using 15w40 Rotella. Lab analysis showed high silicon level. All other levels in line. What would the cause be? Any major concern? Gasket ? Thanks.
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