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Dieter replied to the thread 5.0 merCruiser swap.

the 5.0 and 4.3 will use different gear ratios in the drive. Typically the 4.3 used a 1.81 or 1.84 drive , 5.0 a 1.62/1.65 drive. So you...

Apr 2, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 water in oil and leak from manifold area.

you may want to pressurize the block with compressed air and see if you get air coming out the crank case before doing all that work. At...

Apr 2, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread RPMs drop then raise when going into gear.

IAC and or the filter for it would be my first look.

Apr 2, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread I have a 1999 Maxum 2300SC 5.7 Alpaha One with a bad ECU.

Heres a couple more snips from the manual talks about the knock module and voltage signal. Not all TBV use a knock module. Both the...
Mar 26, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread I have a 1999 Maxum 2300SC 5.7 Alpaha One with a bad ECU.

I was talking about the signal from the knock module to the ignition module. Yes there is a single wire from sensor to knock module. I...

Mar 26, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread I have a 1999 Maxum 2300SC 5.7 Alpaha One with a bad ECU.

you need to put it in base mode to lock the idle advance before setting timing. The attached merc doc shows how to set base and...

Mar 26, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread I have a 1999 Maxum 2300SC 5.7 Alpaha One with a bad ECU.

I think what you are calling an ECU is the Thunderbolt Ignition Module. Hook up a timing light and see what the total ignition advance...

Mar 25, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread 2018 6.2 Mercruiser.

thanks - i have yet to get on FB this may force me to .... thanks

Mar 22, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread 2018 6.2 Mercruiser.

do you have a link to where one can become a member ? is it on Facebbook?

Mar 20, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread 2018 6.2 Mercruiser.

What site is that - is it private classifieds? Couldn't find it in a quick search

Mar 20, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread lower bearing carrier.

is the oring just need lubing where it seats? There is a spacer collar on the shaft wonder if that is getting caught on a lip.

Mar 20, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread 2018 6.2 Mercruiser.

Couple choices I see are - throw it on ebay as is for parts see if someone buys it. Other option is to piece them out. Are the...

Mar 20, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread 1991 Bayliner Capri 1850 with a 3.0 Liter Mercruiser I/O Hesitates When Accelerating Out Of The No Wake Zone.

As mentioned check the fuel filter, go through replacing your ignition parts, would also check the timing. Probably needs a carb...

Mar 11, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread gimble bearing.

Get an OEM Merc or Quicksilver

Mar 11, 2024
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Dieter replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 with Bravo 3 : please help.

Did it ever do better than this? what prop are you running, is the hull clean? As mentioned 5.0 in a 26 ft boat is asking a lot, so prop...

Mar 7, 2024

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