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    mercruiser 1988 260hp fuel leak down

    hi, i have a 1985 mercruiser 260hp chevy 350 block with edlebrock carb. my problem is after i shut off engine fuel leaks down carb and floods engine. i thought float and needle and seat were bad. borrowed a carb from a friend it did the same thing, bought an reman qjet of ebay it did the same...
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    mercruiser starter slave soleniod

    Hi, can someone please explain the purpose/function of the starter slave soleniod on the mercruiser i/o jeff
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    Mercruiser ALPHA ONE v8 engine alignment

    "Hi, I need a rundown of the e "Hi, I need a rundown of the engine alignment process for alpha one v8. I replaced my engine so i am starting from scratch. ( i have searched this site but all i found was questions about the need for the alingnet tool) I HAVE THE TOOL. i need help on how to do...
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    Merctrans II MCMD Information needed

    "Hi, I went to look at the bo "Hi, I went to look at the boat today. 1976 Bayliner Victoria W\ a Chevy 350 and a mercruiser merctrans II sterndrive Ser#08825 Model# mcm-b please give all the information you can about this drive setup. is it any good? Any latent defects, or anything else i...
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    70bs mercruiser vs Volvo Penta

    "*I posted this in volvo a "*I posted this in volvo also but want both camps opinions* A family member offered me a free 1978 bayliner victoria with a single I/O. From the research i have done there is a 75% chance it has a volvo penta sterndrive system. I am going to look at it tommorow so i...
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    1978 Volvo IO Information

    "A family member offered me a "A family member offered me a free 1978 bayliner victoria with a single I/O. From the research i have done there is a 75% chance it has a volvo penta sterndrive system. I am going to look at it tommorow so i will know for sure. I am completly unfamilar with volvo...
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    Correct prop for 31 carver santiago

    My Friend at the marina has a My Friend at the marina has a 31 carver santiago bridge with twin 5.0 mercruiser i/o. he has questions as to the performace of this boat. If anyone has this boat with these engines we would like to know what the stock prop size is. and what cruise and wide open...
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    How do the 8 lag bolts in the stringer hold the engine in place

    "My question is just for my ow "My question is just for my own knowledge. I know it is enough to do the job, but it seems like the prop should push the lags right out trying to propel a 10,000 lbs boat. if anyone has an explination please let me know."
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    Replace InputOutput oil seal on borg warner 71c Velvet Drive

    I am looking for some informat I am looking for some information on doing this project. transmisions are out of the boat and in my garage. any info would be helpfull
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    Fuel injection vs carb

    i Have a searay sedan bridge w i Have a searay sedan bridge with twin inboard mecruiser 255hp. i am repowing over the winter. i was considering the complete drop in bobtail engines with carbs. the mercury dealer was telling me if I bought the mpi instead I would see dramtic gph improvement over...
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    What makes reverse rotation engine work

    "Hello, I have a searay wi "Hello, I have a searay with two inboard chevy 350's one cw rotation one ccw rotation. I am interested in learning how the reverse rotation engine works. what parts are difrent from a standard engine?"
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    Engine repower help

    "I have a 1978 Searay Seadan B "I have a 1978 Searay Seadan Bridge with twin mercruiser 255hp 1.5 reduction velvet drive transmisions. engines runs well but after a 20-30min run the oil pressure drops on the engines. starts off at 40pds and goes down to 10-20pds @ idle. This winter i...
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    Happy Memorial Day

    Well its sunday nite on the bo Well its sunday nite on the boat got the sea doo watercraft docked to the swim playform and my new at&t broadband connect inernet for my laptop can it be any better?
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    Least Expensive center console

    I am looking for a center cons I am looking for a center console 15-17' to use along with my 30'. I want to buy new but i dont want to spend top dollar. does any one know of some of the less expensive makes/models?
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    Ready to Launch

    "Its Finaly spring in Connecti "Its Finaly spring in Connecticut. Bottoms Painted, Props balanced, stuffing boxes repacked, and my launch date is April 2 I cant wait!!"
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    Inboard propshaft removal

    "I have a 78 searay 30 sedan b "I have a 78 searay 30 sedan bridge with twin 255 mercruiser in boards. I am tiring to remove the propshafts to replace the cutlass bearings and have the shafts straitened. My problem is I can not get the coupling off the shaft. the coupling unbolted, set screws...
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    White bottom paint

    Has anyone ever used whit bott Has anyone ever used whit bottom paint? does it stay white or turn green or brown and start looking bad after a while?
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    Bottom paint Stripe or recoat

    I just bought a 30' searay I just bought a 30' searay sedan bridge. It has been bottom painted many many times and the bottom is rough from layers chipping off and being repainted over the years. Is there any benefit of stripping it down and starting from scratch or is it a huge waste of time...
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    Inboard vibration

    "Hello, I just bought a 78 se "Hello, I just bought a 78 searay 30 sedan bridge with twin mercruiser 255hp staright inboards. the boat was in the water when I bought it and it was a deal i could not pass up. when i whent to move the boat to my marina i noticed the starbord engine had a slight...
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    2001 Mercury 200hp Optimax Jet Drive

    I am looking into a sea doo ut I am looking into a sea doo utopia with this power. Has anyone had any experience with this set up pros and cons. and what are the general maintenance of a jet system. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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