This 'gift' boat is getting expensive. So to avoid more cost I'm going to try an experiment, and would like some input and thoughts.
Boat is a 1987 Stingray SVC 190 SS with 3.7L Merc and Alpha 1 outdrive. Great boat, but small problems mount and get annoying. Most recently I pulled the...
Alpha 1 outdrive.
I removed it last night with little issue, a bit difficult, but it came off. Then I realized I never put it in gear. What could I have broken? What should I check?
1988 Alpha 1 outdrive
I have the outdrive off to replace the upper driveshaft oil seals, so I figured I'd go ahead and replace the water pump. I am planning on purchasing the kit found here http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eBasicPower&Product_Code=BPI12120...
One problem after another. I should have a new boat soon. Anyway, I removed the outdrive Alpha 1 gen I to replace the universal joints and found gear oil in the bellows. I'm going to do the seal kit, but I wanted to know what else I should do while I'm in that far. Brief history: Boat sat...
Just a bit of helpful information. I replaced my choke thermostat yesterday. Why? It did not function, choke never opened. It was probably submerged, was definetly corroded. I hooked it up multiple times (no movement), tested it with an ohm meter (no continuity).
My thermostat was an...
I have the 'coolant coming out of the weep hole' condition on my 165 (3.7L 4 cylinder). I have read the well written, however, drawn out directions on how to replace the seals. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the seals by only removing the impeller cover? Also, what parts are...
Maybe a silly question, and I can just think of some of the potential issues and problems that could arise. But I'll ask anyway.
Is it a good idea to remove the outdrive to replace the gimbal bearing and bellows with the boat on a beach?
Brandon
Updating my previous post about my motor not turning:
Motor turns, ignition works, fuel pump works, carb crusty.
Boat: 1987 Stingray SVC190 SS
Motor: 3.7L Mercruiser I4 (470? 165?)
Carburetor: 2 Barrel, Tag: MCM 165 1389-9564
So, my goal now is to repair the carburetor. The cost for a...
My father and I were recently gifted a 1987 Sting Ray SVC 190 SS. 3.7L Mercruiser (Volvo) with 2 barrel inboard/outboard. Quick history: boat has been underwater a couple times, but has been fixed and running since the last time it was submerged. The last time it was running was 3 years...
