Forum: Engines
07-02-2016, 07:50 PM
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I think it's resolved
Thought I would post my results today as I think the temp problem is solved.
Our boat is a 1998 scr with a 7.4 mercruiser
Apparently our engine is a 1997.
1997 was the last year for carb for...
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Forum: Engines
07-02-2016, 01:31 AM
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Exhaust
Yes. Fresh water. Zebra mussels a bit of a pain but not horrible.
I'm sure the exhaust is original so 1998.
Are they usually changed as the pair?
I'm assuming your referring to the exhaust...
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Forum: Engines
07-01-2016, 11:36 PM
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IR temp readings
I install another recirculating pump to rule it out.
Here's the temps I got ideling down the river. Lake Erie way too rough to get out and run it.
Gauge back where it's been the last two...
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Forum: Engines
07-01-2016, 12:19 PM
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Forum: Engines
06-29-2016, 01:45 AM
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Back flush
Does anyone have the backflush procedure?
Can't find it anywhere on the web.
Thanks. BB
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Forum: Engines
06-28-2016, 04:31 PM
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I will check the risers but in freshwater.
We...
I will check the risers but in freshwater.
We did not change the water inlet hose on the transom assembly. seems just about impossible to get to inside the boat and it looked good.
I'm considering...
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Forum: Engines
06-28-2016, 12:41 AM
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Forum: Engines
06-28-2016, 12:32 AM
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7.4
Yes it's a raw water open cooled system
One thing to add
After I installed the circulation pump and first started it a few seconds after starting it the bearing was whining pretty good until...
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Forum: Engines
06-27-2016, 07:22 PM
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7.4 running too hot?
1998 SCR
7.4 mercruiser carbed
bravo 3 drive
3rd season with the boat
since we've owned the boat it's normal operating temp has always been around 180 degrees.
last off season I did all the...
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