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I have a minor oil leak on my 5.7l 260 Merc on an '87 230 WE. There seems to be oil on the oil filter housing, but not on the filter itself, so it's not the filter seal. This is not a remote oil filter housing, it's near the back of the engine port side. Is this a known area where leaks...

I was thinking about upsizing to a 268 from an '87 230 Weekender. However, looking at the fuel economy, and the fact that I exclusively trailer, I think the 268 would be too unwieldy to trailer regularly, too slow, not fuel efficient, and with twin engines, too much to go wrong. I can't...

Good to know, and yes, I did luck out. Have been using Mobile 1 15-50 for 30 yrs straight, and the engine runs like new.

Anyone here do their own water pump impellers? Seems like it wouldn't be too bad to DIY?

Wondering how long my Alpha 1 gen 1 drive will last with my 5.7L 260 Merc on my '87 230 Weekender? Last time it went out, I replaced it with a Jasper remanufactured sterndrive. I chose Jasper because it had the best warranty, 2 yrs. It's been fine for at least 14 yrs. Some of those years saw...

I found the revised Merc Service Bulletin that I used originally for my manifold and riser. It is 33 ft/lbs

Thanks, I will check the torque on those bolts when the engine is warm and adjust if necessary. Thanks everyone for the input.

I did my first manifold and riser replacement on my 5.7 Merc 260 and followed the torque specs precisely, bought a torque wrench specifically for the job. The other side I paid a mechanic to do and change the starter at the same time. I asked him how many lbs he torqued the manifold and he was...

Actually the oil I have been using is Mobil 1 15w-50. And the product sheet states: "Boosted, higher viscosity, advanced full synthetic formula designed for performance vehicles. For HT/HS applications, racing and flat tappet applications."...

I guess I've been swayed by Amsoil hype so much that I joined their preferred customer club. I guess it's not much different or better than the Mobile 1 I've been using for 30 yrs. Funny how marketing works.

Have been running a 5.7 Merc in an '87 230WE on Mobile 1 15w 50 for 3 decades. Was thinking about changing over to Amsoil 25W 40 Marine. Any recommendations? (I've heard Amsoil is the best and i use it in my tow vehicle). Maybe I shouldn't change the type oil that I've been using for so long?

I really don't like the trend in smaller SeaRay cruisers after 1999 to eliminate the walk around for a few inches of more cabin space. Even the smallest Sundancers and Weekenders from the 80s to about '98 had a small walk around protected by the bow rail. I never liked this walk-through...

Well I did it. Piece of cake. Bolts came out easy after a soaking with Deep Creep for 3 days. Since this is a freshwater boat, I was happy to find almost zero internal corrosion on the water jackets. All the corrosion was external. The other side isn't leaking and I doubt I will bother to...

What is the last yr SeaRay 250 DA had a bow rail that encompassed a walk around ledge? (I really don't like the newer designs where the only way to access the bow is through the windshield). I've heard people say that Sea Ray experienced a decrease in quality, if so, what years did it happen...

Is that a custom restoration or are back to back seats like this available from a source?

Thanks. Wow, that sounds tough. I'm going to wait til next season, winterized now. I'm going to let the bolts soak in penetrating oil for a week, then warm it up close to running temperature and hope for the best. I'll have a grinder ready in case. I'm wondering if it's necessary to replace...

Nice seats. Going to get mine done soon. Does anyone know of a source for the scrolling cabin storage compartments doors?

How about riser gaskets? Restricted or full flow?

Four bolts on the manifold right? When you grinded the heads off the bolts, did you have to pound off the manifold with a mallet?