mercruiser 3.0 performance, pros and cons, what can I expect?
Mar 11, 2014 · Re: mercruiser 3.0 performance, pros and cons, what can I expect? the 3.0 is a small motor. it is great for a light cruise, however if your looking for performance, I suspect you may hit …
Mercruiser 165 6 Cyl. Good, Bad, Okay? - iboats Boating Forums
Nov 29, 2007 · Re: Mercruiser 165 6 Cyl. Good, Bad, Okay? I had a 165 for about 8 years and yes, they are quite reliable. The only thing to make sure is that the manifold water reversing kit is installed. If it …
1986 Mercruiser 3.7 Liter / 170Hp Good or Bad Engine? Please Help!!!!!
Sep 14, 2011 · Re: 1986 Mercruiser 3.7 Liter / 170Hp Good or Bad Engine? Please Help!!!!! I might pass if there were a similar boat with a 3.0L or 4.3L, although I'm not getting rid of mine. It just seems to …
Help! Labor Costs for Common (?) MerCruiser Repairs
Jul 2, 2009 · Re: Help! Labor Costs for Common (?) MerCruiser Repairs a 2001, why is the inner plate cracked?Are you sure? add between 2-5 hrs to each for unseen issues. 1 - 2-4 hr 2 - 4hr 3- 1 hr 4- 2 …
Mercruiser 898 (GM 305) V8 - iboats Boating Forums
Nov 15, 2011 · Re: Mercruiser 898 (GM 305) V8 - Good, Bad, Fast, Slow Engine? Truth Wanted! 2 years ago i had the exact same package in almost the exact same boat (see my signature). I did a …
Who Manufactures Mercruiser Engines??? - iboats Boating Forums
Oct 19, 2005 · Re: Who Manufactures Mercruiser Engines??? Mercruiser does purchase the engines from the major manufacturers. Mercruiser does not adapt these engines. Think of it like this, here is a …
Mercruiser stiff steering and wandering - iboats Boating Forums
Dec 4, 2009 · Re: Mercruiser stiff steering and wandering Jay D, there are different types of steering systems, what worked for the original poster, may not work for your boat. Look at the link below, you …
What oil to use in older Mercruiser engine.....changing engine oil
Apr 20, 2011 · I have a 140 HP Mercruiser (ser.# 3129102 (1971 or 1972 ?) and the old manual said to use a SAE 30 / API Class. MS or SD *what does the MS or SD mean? I should use a SAE 30 weight …
How much power does 4.3 mercruiser have? - iboats Boating Forums
Mar 31, 2011 · Re: How much power does 4.3 mercruiser have? I have the 4.3 TKS, 190 hp. I have a family of 5 and it pulls two tubers easily, I dont even crank it a WOT to get going and its up on plane …
Upgrading mercruiser 350 v8 260 hp - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 19, 2009 · Re: Upgrading mercruiser 350 v8 260 hp If its only spinning to 4000 rpm WOT, I think you may get more gains with changing the prop than messing with the engine. That boat is never going …