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    Remove a 350 mercruiser

    I just found tha I have to replace my gimbal ring, and the gimbal housing. I was told that I have to remove the engine to replace the transom assembly( I purchased it.) Can anyone send me info in how to remove the engine, The boat is presently on blocks.
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    2004 5.7 350 MAG MIE water distribution housing

    I have a 2004 30 MAG MIE that has the water distribution housing http://www.perfprotech.com/store/assembly/Water-Distribution-Housing,7752-210.aspx, I noticed that the plug was dripping as I tried to tighten it it started to leak more I suspect that it may have cracked, has anyone repaired this...
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    Cover plate on a Raw water pump

    I just removed my raw water pump from my 350 MAG MIE. I noticed that there are concentric groves within the back plate, created by the impeller.My question is is this normal wear, if the back plate is reused will these groves possibly create an air issue within the system.( However there was...
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    belt squeel on a 2004 350 MAG MIE

    I have a 2004 350 MAG MIE, last season I noticed a belt squeal,so I changed the serpentine belt, and the noise went away for a period, then returned. I then changed the tension er pulley. If I place soap on the belt the noise subsides but will return, It makes no sequel at 600 RPM, yet when I...
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    spacer kit differences

    I am in the process of changing my risers(elbows) and manifolds on a 5.7 350 mag mie with dry joint exhaust. I have located a Marine max dealer that has a cool riser spacer kit, which is less in cost than the warm riser spacer kit. I have researched the warm coll riser and there seems to be very...
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    Winterizing a 350 mag mpi mie

    I have read the new proceedure I have read the new proceedure that mercruiser wants in terms of winterizing their mpi engines. i.e. mixing in 5 gal 2 quarts of 2 cycle outboard oil and stabelizer and running it through the engine. I have spoken to another merc mechanic and he states that this...
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    Kohler 5E Winterize

    "I realize that this is not a "I realize that this is not a Mercruiser question, however, I have a Kohler 5E that needs to be winterized. I am wondering if I can fog the engine, then pull the water inlet hose and force the pink anti freeze through the engine. I have som concern in running and...
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    Dry joint to standard exhaust

    Can I replace my current dry j Can I replace my current dry joint exhaust with the previous conventional exhaust system I have a 2004 350 MAG MIE merCruiser inboard
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    Timing a 57 MPI MIE

    The MerCruiser operation maint The MerCruiser operation maintenance and warranty manual states that timing at idle is not adjustable. How do you set the timing on a 350 mag mie after the distributer has been removed the engine spun then replaced back?
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    MerCruiser Oil

    "I have a pair of 320 MPI MIE "I have a pair of 320 MPI MIE Mercruiser engines. I will be winterizing the boat within a few weeks, and will be changing the oil for the lay up. I have read in the mercruiser man that I could use straight 40W oil. I recently spoke with a mercruiser rep on the...
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    RPM on a 350 mag MIE

    "I have a problem with the por "I have a problem with the port engine, it seems that when at full trottle I am getting only 4200 (at best) out of this engine Stb side is at 4500. No vibration on the helm steering wheel. Could this be a linkage issue, in other words counld the linkage need to be...
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    57 MPI MIE winterize

    "I am aware that this is early "I am aware that this is early for this topic, however I just purchased a 320 Sea Ray with 5.7 MPI 300 hp engines. I remember hearing that winterization fogging could be dome by adding marvel mystry oil into the water seperating gas filter and running the engine...
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    57 MPI beep code

    "Was out yesterday, and I noti "Was out yesterday, and I noticed a 2 beep per min code on my smartcraft dash. The issue show on the smartcraft to be psi related. Engine oil was full and the smartcraft gauge showed 57+ psi at about 3500or more. The other engine oil psi was about 54. both engines...
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    57 350 mag tensioner

    "Where can I get info on repai "Where can I get info on repairing a 350 mag tensioner, the belt keeps squeeling when it starts up"
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    MR drive

    I saw a lower that was descrub I saw a lower that was descrubed as an MR alpha drive. This drive does not have a pre load pin. My question is will this lower mate up to an alpha 1 gen 1 upper. ( I have an alpha 1 gen 1 lower that this will be replacing.)
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