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I have been trying to fix this engine for over a year now with no success. I’ve tried to find a professional mechanic to fix it and the only two I could get to come look at it both just said they don’t know what’s wrong with it and good luck. It’s a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4LX MPI (Gen V) with a...

Been having a problem with the valves seating properly even after a full rebuild on cylinder #7. The price of a replacement rebuilt cylinder head for a 7.4 mercruiser is about $1200.00 plus $300.00 shipping. However the head looks exactly like the Chevy 7.4 head of the same year which I can get...

On my 1996 270 Sundancer I’m experiencing a significant power drop to everything at the helm station. It started with the vhf loosing power when I’d try to transmit. So I thought it was just that poorly wired. I fixed that but during testing after I found that the more I turned on at the helm...

Been working on getting my boat to run right since January and still no joy. But I think I’m close. Work done so far: Rebuilt the top half of the 7.4. Rebuilt heads and new near about everything else. Compression reads within acceptable range on all 8 cylinders. All new tune up parts. I...

On my ‘96 270 the anchor light pole had a base on the center of the windshield that the pole would plug into. Unfortunately for me the base I have failed. Does anyone know where one could find a replacement for the factory original anchor light base plug? The only ones I can find at the store...

I get it, boat maintenance can be difficult or expensive sometimes but it’s one of those things where when not done right people can get hurt and/or it will have to be done again at a greater expense. But on all my used boats over the years this has got to be the biggest WTF previous owner...

Recently I rebuilt the top half of the 7.4 MPI and replaced entirely with a rebuilt drive the Bravo 3 leg on my 1996 270 Sundancer. I took her out for a Sea Trial after the repair and it only seemed to top out at about 3000 RPMs under load with a max speed of about 18 knots. But it ran smoothly...

I found this weekend that the bolts on one side of my swim ladder have come loose rendering the ladder unusable. My boat is a 1996 270 Sundancer and I can't find any means to access the inside of the swim platform to reattach the nuts and possible backing plate to fix the issue. I was thinking...

My new to me 1996 270 Sundancer needs a new bravo 3 outdrive and I’m trying to plan on the best ways to protect it from the salt water it will live in. Apparently 26 years in the Pacific Ocean was all the original one could take. I keep my boat in a slip in Hawaii so boating season is year...

I’m looking for the rear seat bottom for my 1996 270 Sundancer. Really any condition as long as the frame under the cushion is fine. I don’t mind reupholstering it or building replacement legs for it either.

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I have only one of the three OEM curtains for my port windows of my 1996 270 Sundancer. I’d like to get three to replace the OEM’s but am pretty sure they don’t exist anymore. The curtains for the aft bunk are in good shape still yet so I don’t want to replace everything plus there is something...

On the swim platform of my 270 there is a wood block on the port side rail to hold the outboard for my tender/dinghy. I was wondering if anyone has tried mounting a mount there to lower the motor into the water to be used as a kicker in emergencies or for trolling while fishing. If you have done...

I recently purchased a 1996 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer that I am currently in the process of refitting and getting it ready for my family to hopefully enjoy for years to come. One of the many things I’ve found in need of replacement or repair was the factory installed battery charger and inverter...

Hello all, I have a 1996, made December 1995, Sea Ray 270 Sundancer fitted with a single engine that is a 7.4 LX MPI EFI with the Bravo 3 outdrive. (Engine serial OF764XXX) The issue I am having right now is a bit of a rough idle and when put into gear it will not rev past 1300 RPM’s. If I...

Hello all, I used the search feature for the forum and did not find anything to answer my question. Recently I purchased a used 1996 270 Sundancer and have found the USCG Capacity plate on it completely faded and illegible. Does anyone know if there is a source to get proper replacements for...

Hello all, I’ve just purchased a used ‘96 270 Sundancer and it’s missing the deck table and the aft bench bottom. Does anyone know of a source for replacement ones? Or if you have one could you share some photos of the aft bench that would be a decent reference for me to fabricate a...