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    Looking for tips pulling a VP Gen V engine out of boat

    The alignment will have more play if the whole mount comes out- if the nut is removed, the play is limited by the hole size be stud. An alignment tool is available but you may be able to rent one. A yoke from a sterndrive would work too, as long as it's known to be straight.
  2. J

    Water in Oil

    Did you add anything to the oil, to make it easier to remove water in tight areas? When I worked for a Mastercraft dealer, someone from MC or Indmar tech suport told me he had recovered many boats that had submerged and he used to add a bit of Kerosene, run it and drain the oil again. Said it...
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    Water in Oil

    Has it hydroloked before? I'm going to add some tools to the kit I carry in my boat- I'm not really worried that it will hydrolock, but just about anything is possible, even though I installed a new shutter when I did the other work.
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    Water in Oil

    Cheap may work, but I wouldn't trust it if the engine hasn't been drained of water before drawing it in. The 2nd and 3rd dealerships I worked for bought AF in bulk and loose gallons- we were required to drain all inboard and sterndrives- the 2nd used purple AF and we had a refractometer to check...
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    Looking for tips pulling a VP Gen V engine out of boat

    Depends on the engine compartment, seating and how far back it is from the back of the seats. Hopefully, they designed the boat so removing the engine isn't impossible. If it looks like the photo below, I don't think it will be too bad- the engine cover-rear seat will need to be removed, as...
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    Water in Oil

    Delete, please
  7. J

    New Merc 9.9EXLPC installed by Merc Dealer with throttle limited to 40% maximum.

    And the last part is becoming harder and harder. It's weird seeing this happening and it seems like yesterday that I was starting at the first boat dealership at the beginning of '98.......when I started at the third dealer in 2019, the average age of the five in the shop was over 60- one guy...
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    New Merc 9.9EXLPC installed by Merc Dealer with throttle limited to 40% maximum.

    Call the dealer and tell them to check their work.
  9. J

    Multiple Starters

    I would use a drop light for heat, but air movement works better for moisture. Did you check on ebay? Is it flat, or a stamped part? Have you tried to get the OEM part number?
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    Volvo Penta 225F Sterndrive Starter Motor Failure

    Did you test the starters after removing them? Marine electrical parts like starters, alternators, distributor, pumps all need to be made to proper spec, to prevent ignition of flammable fumes. Look for J1171 designation, tag, label, etc.
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    Multiple Starters

    Is it on salt water? Do you use shore power? If so, set up a timer for the bilge blower or use a fan on a smart plug to circulate the air and leave the engine cover open a bit. Spraying lube in through that hole won't put it where it needs to be- the gear needs to be raised on the shaft for...
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    Multiple Starters

    Did you lubricate any of them? That's supposed to be annual maintenance and yes, I fully understand why most people avoid it- many boats were built without a way to do this with great difficulty, never mind making it easy. How and where do you store the boat in the off-season? If the cover...
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    Unsolved Mystery MerCruiser 1999 TBI 5.7L V8

    In case GlenDownUnder is still watching, let us know what happened. Also, in case someone else has a similar problem: Opening the throttle is an easy way to verify a bad ECT- hard hot start with too much fuel needs more air, so it starts. If the flapper is damaged and part of it is stuck in...
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    Unsolved Mystery MerCruiser 1999 TBI 5.7L V8

    I think he's gone- hasn't posted since March, 2025.
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 OSI-E Battery Advice Needed

    Lead acid batteries work well, as long as they're not exposed to excessive heat and total discharge isn't good, but if it hadn't happened repeatedly, it should be able to be recharged, unless the electrolyte was missing. A battery tester sholld be used, but the fact that it doesn't respond to...
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