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Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-06-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,693
Posted By TTyler89
When stabbing the distributor back in, did you...

When stabbing the distributor back in, did you set the ecu in Base Timing Mode to set your timing after reassembly? If not this is your issue. Also the heads will be the same with the exception of...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 06-14-2021, 7:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,728
Posted By TTyler89
Out of curiosity was your cap a crab cap design...

Out of curiosity was your cap a crab cap design with the plug wires coming out 2 sides vs on top. If it’s the crab cap design they are notorious for shorting out internally. Even new ones out of the...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 06-07-2021, 7:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,236
Posted By TTyler89
Yes it needs to be put back in the same recessed...

Yes it needs to be put back in the same recessed position. If not you take a chance of the water lifting the rudder post away from the hull and water seeping in. Also your steering cable will not...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 06-07-2021, 7:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,728
Posted By TTyler89
Before you go messing with injectors, put a fuel...

Before you go messing with injectors, put a fuel pressure gauge on and check your fuel pressure. Could be a bad fuel pump. Unless your boat has sat for 3-4 years unused, injectors typically dont go...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-27-2020, 2:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,740
Posted By TTyler89
You’ll have to isolate the noise to either the...

You’ll have to isolate the noise to either the v-drive, Transmisson, or bell housing. It could be a bad bearing in the v-drive on the verge of locking up. Could be the u-joints in the v-drive....
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-26-2020, 9:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,162
Posted By TTyler89
Joregon- Awesome! I’m glad to hear you got fixed...

Joregon- Awesome! I’m glad to hear you got fixed up and running again. It sux chasing down issues like that as it takes the enjoyment off the water. That little muffler is just that. It’s not any...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-13-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,162
Posted By TTyler89
The only way it won’t have a cap and rotor is if...

The only way it won’t have a cap and rotor is if it’s got individual coil packs and I’m fairly certain mercruiser only had individual coil packs back then on like the bbc 496 mag. I could be wrong....
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 06-27-2020, 9:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,162
Posted By TTyler89
Also if a cap and rotor and plugs haven’t been...

Also if a cap and rotor and plugs haven’t been done for several years, I’d go ahead and do that as well. You’d be amazed at what a difference it makes in the way it runs. Since it’s a mercruiser,...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 06-27-2020, 3:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,162
Posted By TTyler89
My money is on the IAC. I don’t care how recent...

My money is on the IAC. I don’t care how recent it was replaced, if it’s an automotive replacement it will not hold up to a marine environment. Distributor cap and rotor will smooth the motor up...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 03-19-2020, 5:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,299
Posted By TTyler89
For grins, check to make sure you’re knock sensor...

For grins, check to make sure you’re knock sensor wires haven’t come off the senders. I’ve run into a situation similar to this on a customers boat. He dewinterized himself and the engine ran like a...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 09-12-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,497
Posted By TTyler89
If you are constantly running your boat I...

If you are constantly running your boat I wouldn’t bother paying a premium for non-ethanol gas. You’re just wasting money and you’re not seeing any gain in performance. Now for the end of the season...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 09-12-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,221
Posted By TTyler89
A heads up on any of the marine hoses, it’s...

A heads up on any of the marine hoses, it’s easier to cut it with a metal chop saw that has a composite blade on it. It smokes like all hell, but puts a clean cut on it. Then slide a pair of dykes...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 09-12-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,382
Posted By TTyler89
It is the barb itself that is screwed into the...

It is the barb itself that is screwed into the 90* fitting coming out of the tank. Unscrew the barb off the 90 and you can clean it and check it. If they ever give us trouble on boats sometimes we...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 05-27-2018, 9:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,177
Posted By TTyler89
I’m not saying you can’t put AF in your engine,...

I’m not saying you can’t put AF in your engine, that decision is up to you. I’m just stating that every engine I’ve worked on that came from out of state that was done by some professional that...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 05-26-2018, 3:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,177
Posted By TTyler89
I’ve seen plenty of core plugs pop out over the...

I’ve seen plenty of core plugs pop out over the years, while only a handful have gotten lucky and not had any internal freeze damage. Only way to know for sure is to put the plug back in and run it...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 05-14-2018, 3:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,245
Posted By TTyler89
You can honestly run all the way down to 400 grit...

You can honestly run all the way down to 400 grit if necessary. You’ll just have to work back from there. It depends on the color of your boat is what’ll dictate where you stop at. If it’s black or a...
Forum: Non-Wakeboarding Discussion 05-11-2018, 6:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,739
Posted By TTyler89
I’ve got a 13 4x4 limited with 3:73s and get...

I’ve got a 13 4x4 limited with 3:73s and get 13-14 in town and 17-21 on the highway. If I stay between 60-65 then I get 21 but anything faster and it falls off. I run 93 in mine but I’ve got a 93...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-30-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,050
Posted By TTyler89
What actually is the boat doing. Surging? Flat...

What actually is the boat doing. Surging? Flat will not hold speed? The gauge not beeping? Do you have perfect pass turned off and on cruise mode? It's not working is too broad. You're going to have...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-30-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,738
Posted By TTyler89
You are correct. That is the breaker. The relays...

You are correct. That is the breaker. The relays look to be right beside it there to the left in the picture. It looks to be a standard Bosch relay. The next time it acts up take a test light and...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-29-2017, 6:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,738
Posted By TTyler89
I would check up stream of the starter than. I...

I would check up stream of the starter than. I would check to make sure you've got juice coming in from the key switch to the relay, then check voltage on both sides of the relay to make sure you're...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-28-2017, 8:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,738
Posted By TTyler89
By the way have you tried jiggling your...

By the way have you tried jiggling your shift/throttle handle while holding the key in the start position to see if it turns the motor over. It could be the starter relay or the starter itself. If...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-28-2017, 8:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,529
Posted By TTyler89
I know this sounds out there, but it could be a...

I know this sounds out there, but it could be a bad oil pressure switch. If it's going intermittent and not staying open or closed(depends on your model engine) it could be putting itself into limp...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 07-28-2017, 8:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,738
Posted By TTyler89
Just a heads up. Do not put any automotive...

Just a heads up. Do not put any automotive starters/alternators/distributors/or carburetors in a marine application. They do not have the necessary spark suppressor hardware inside them to not ignite...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 05-31-2017, 9:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,393
Posted By TTyler89
I'm not sure there is a way to turn that fault...

I'm not sure there is a way to turn that fault off. I've noticed it on every mercruiser with smartcraft that I've ever run diagnostics on. Usually it's like I minor fault that shows on the computer...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 05-31-2017, 6:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,474
Posted By TTyler89
That's not always the case. If this was a fitting...

That's not always the case. If this was a fitting that was on the outside of the hull and in the water 24/7 then yes, but this fitting is not. I've seen 25+ year old brass fittings an an aluminum...
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