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    The sweet taste of success

    Got the new transom seal kit, water pump, shift cable and shift shaft bushings installed. I have reverse finally! Couldn't have done it without the help from the good folks on this forum. Thanks!
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    What's the secret (ujoint bellow)

    I just can't get it seated on the flange. It gets close, but won't seat all the way. I don't want to put the adhesive on till I'm sure it will seat. Does the adhesive act as a lubricant?
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    Shift cable routing

    Instructions say to route starboard as it come through the stern, then what?
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    Alignment question

    Is it normal to need several turns on the adjusting nut to get in correct alignment?
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    Bellow direction

    Before you say you should have bought genuine, price really mattered. that said, it's not marked up or forward. I know the ground clips go down, but which end does the flats by the clamp go? Feel free to lash me now.
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    Gimble bearing install direction

    I've always installed with notches in. Am I making more work for next time? I can get the puller for free at autozone so its not a big deal.
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    Mr upper shift shaft seal

    Worn out and leaking. I can't get the setscrew on the lever arm to budge. Is cutting the shaft a viable option?
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    Exhast bellow tool

    Is the bellows expander tool the way to go? Didn't use it last time, but I don't want a repeat of that mess.
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    Removing mr outdrive

    Got the lower unit off no problem. The upper is loose but stuck at about an inch gap. Is it safe to pry? Doing a bellows replacement. I don't think the water intrusion was long term.
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    Repair Manuals

    I haven't been here in quite some time. Are the MR/Alpha 1 repair manuals still available for download?
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    tapatalk UPDATE new iboats access for mobile

    does it not work with this forum anymore?
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    Oildyne trim pump question (update)

    No trim. I can jump the hot and up and down circuit and the pump runs. I think the problem is between the switch. no bad fuse in the loop. any suggestions on how to diagnose.
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    carb kit for mercarb

    I've called everywhere for a kit, and no one has one. I can buy in pieces, but that seems a big hassle. anyone know the merc number for the kit and where I can find one? '84 mcm 120.
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    Strange trim question

    When my motor is at idle, and I hit the trim switch up or down, it seems to really pull the motor down and run very rough. I suspect a bad ground, but I haven't found it yet. Anyone else ever had this problem?
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    Fuel filter for Mercarb 2bbl

    Anyone know the oem number, or fram replacement for this fuel filter?
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