Hi Please help I have a 1990 glassport 4.3 liter mercruiser/ alpha one /power trim XD oildyne trim pump. I went to west marine to buy trim fluid and he hands me a bottle of Sea Star Hynautic Steering fluid and said this will work. Im not to sure about it so I am asking for some help. Now on...
shift cable adjustment (confused)
HI I just installed a new shift cable on a 1990 mercruiser 4.3 alpha one. Now the problem is im confused. I do everything the manual says(clymers) and forward is fine and when it goes to reverse it actually engages before the handle reaches full reverse. Also...
I have a 1990 4.3liter alpha one drive. I went on vacation and had a friend take it apart (what a mistake) well finally its ok except he forgot where the shift cable wrapping came off. He says its either inside bellows or behind the shift slide. I dont have access to manual at this point. I just...
Hi i have a 1990 18 foot with a 4.3 liter mercruiser alpha one. I just bought the boat and there was no engine compartment box. now the question is; how close can i put the side panels (i made) to the side of engine.how much space should i leave in between engine and panels.I have about 6-8inch...
Ok Please bear with me this might not sound right. I have a 1990 4.3 i/o alpha one 190 model. I just bought the boat and noticed oil laying on intake manifold right under the throttle linkage but its not gas. Didnt notice anything leaking from carb anywhere so i just wiped the oil up. Well i...
HI i have a 1990 i/o 4.3 mercruiser. I just bough the boat and i installed a new (complete) outdrive Alpha one. I was adjusting the shift cable and i noticed about 1/8 inch of play in cable with outdrive in forward and cable disconected from mounting bracket.Also its a little tough to pull on...
Hi i have a 1990 4.3 mercruiser i/o (alpha one)the thermostate was removed from housing before i purchased the boat. I need to know the order it goes in. If it goes o-ring,thermostate,plastic sleve or does it go thermostate,o-ring then plastic sleve. Thanks for help in advance a picture of the...
