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    88 Mercruiser 5.7 no fire from dist

    1st time trying to start it this season. Ran fine when parked it out side covered all winter. I did find I left my power switch on all winter so my batteries are shot. Put new batteries in and no start. Tried starting fluid Moved to checking for fire. Pulled the distributor cap clean the...
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    5.7 Mercruiser overheating question.

    I have a 1988 Century 3500 and 2 years I bought the boat and took it out for the 1st time and hit something so hard it broke a propeller blade and poked a hole in the lower unit. I limped back to the dock and loaded it up and took it home where it sat until now. I replaced the lower unit, put...
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    Where to find a new lower unit Alpha one

    My boat has been setting for 2 years. I ruined my lower unit and I could use some assistance on making sure I get the right thing. I would love to find a used rebuilt lower unit. What do I search for? I have a 1988 Century 3500 with 5.7 motor. From what I can tell or read I think I have an...
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    5.7 getting hot. Why?

    I'm guessing it got this hot when I limped home after my propeller took the impact and broke
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    5.7 alpha one impeller replacement question

    Does anyone have a PDF or a link to step by step instructions for replacing the sea pump impeller . I have seen tons of videos and forums, but I like to follow written instructions and then go to the videos when needed. History. Hit something in the lake, broke one of my propeller blades and...
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    5.7 getting hot. Why?

    I found alot off broken up black rubbery piece in the inlet port. Anyone have a clue what it could be or how it got there ?
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    5.7 getting hot. Why?

    New boater here. I bought a 88 Century 3500 with 5.7 motor. Last weekend I hit something and broke a blade off my propeller. Took it out today with a new replacement prop. Didn't get 1/2 mile and noticed the Temp was red hot. Shut it down. Got it back home and inspected my lower unit. Found a...
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