Forum: Engines
06-01-2015, 08:13 PM
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Thanks Mike! I intend to! Now, the next...
Thanks Mike! I intend to! Now, the next project, replace the Helm Seat! The one I have looks brand new (and could be available if someone is looking for one) (always covered when stored with...
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Forum: Engines
05-26-2015, 06:39 PM
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Well, the beginning of the boating season a...
Well, the beginning of the boating season a couple weeks ago, and I've managed to put about 12 hours on the new engine and after a proper break-in process (no more than half throttle for first hour,...
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Forum: Engines
09-23-2014, 02:17 PM
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Forum: Engines
09-22-2014, 08:51 PM
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 05:27 PM
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Oh yes, it is a rebuilt long block through...
Oh yes, it is a rebuilt long block through Mercruiser. At this point, considering there is clearly a crack in the block somewhere and that the engine is 17 years old, I'm perfectly OK with dropping...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 04:11 PM
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Actually thought, just for a few seconds, of...
Actually thought, just for a few seconds, of going with the 502 instead of the 7.4L. But the intake manifold would need to be changed out and the 7.4L is probably far more fuel efficient than the...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 04:06 PM
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Well, the Verdict is in! And not really a...
Well, the Verdict is in! And not really a surprise. Intake Manifold is fine and no evidence of water infiltration from there, so the water got into the engine somewhere lower in the block. It...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2014, 11:08 AM
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UPDATE: Well, got the shop to get it in on...
UPDATE: Well, got the shop to get it in on Friday Morning. They confirmed water infiltration - really didn't take an expert to confirm that. Boat Started right up for them (brief test)! They were...
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Forum: Engines
09-11-2014, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Engines
09-11-2014, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 16
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Possible Blown Head Gasket - Options
Regret the long thread, but decided to provide full details for best responses/recommendations.
The engine is a carbureted (Weber 4 bbl) 1997 Model Mercruiser 7.4L Bravo in a 1998 Maxum 2300SC. ...
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