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dingbat replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Own two DI turbos......no need to "floor" either. Both produce max torque (470 lb-ft. and 310 lb-ft.) under 2,500 rpm. Neither vehicle...

Oct 3, 2025
nola mike posted the thread Source/question for a crossmember? in Trailers and Towing.

Noticed my rear crossmember had some significant rot. it's a bolt on but I can't find the right size. I figure I can cut it down and...

Oct 3, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread 1979 Cobalt 18DV w/ MerCruiser 260 and Alpha 1 - No Raw water to engine.

That might work, here in salt water land I/O boats moored in the water often start to run hot due to marine growth in the water intakes...

Oct 3, 2025
alldodge replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....

Your fuel pressure is good so this is no longer part of the problem If the carb is flooding the motor than that is why it won't start...

Oct 3, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....

I'm talking about all connections everywhere, not just the plug wires. I already mentioned how to test for misfires under load. At 3k...

Oct 3, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Going from 50:1 to 100:1 does not seem like it was based on scientific research.-----If I saw going from 24:1 to 41:1 I would say...

Oct 3, 2025
matt167 replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Oil that is not TCW3 rated is actually better oil. Air cooled 2 strokes need oil that burns off at a higher temperature. Theoretically...

Oct 3, 2025
tobinmarch replied to the thread 1979 Cobalt 18DV w/ MerCruiser 260 and Alpha 1 - No Raw water to engine.

What about this idea... Since the water passage between the upper sterndrive and bell housing were severely clogged there may be...

Oct 3, 2025
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Tominator88 reacted to Bondo's post in the thread engine mounted raw water pump with alpha drive with Like.

Ayuh,...... You cap-off the transom so you don't flood the boat, 'n cut the hose outside, 'n let the water flow freely,....

Oct 3, 2025
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Tominator88 reacted to kenny nunez's post in the thread engine mounted raw water pump with alpha drive with Like.

Mercruiser recommends connecting the drive supply water to the incoming supply from the thru-hull fitting via a “Y” connectIon along...

Oct 3, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Where are the shutoff valves?.

lines could be busted too.

Oct 3, 2025
Scott Danforth reacted to matt167's post in the thread Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648 with Like.

As Scott said. Hooking it up with an available adapter is just nuts and bolts. But you cannot run a dry exhaust. Figure out your cost...

Oct 3, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648.

5-cylinder VW 2.5 liter marine diesels are rated at 165hp. to get to 180, very slight boost in fueling is needed. most of the...

Oct 3, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Thats cause OMC oil was not up to the task. McCulloch did it successfully in the 60s with their own oil.

Oct 3, 2025
Scott06 reacted to kenny nunez's post in the thread engine mounted raw water pump with alpha drive with Like.

Mercruiser recommends connecting the drive supply water to the incoming supply from the thru-hull fitting via a “Y” connectIon along...

Oct 3, 2025

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