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  1. MR nova @#25

    I have no more ideas left

    Thanks for the reply, replacing the reverse lock solved the problem. The rams were rebuilt, including the Orings.
  2. MR nova @#25

    I have no more ideas left

    I have a pair of mercruiser pre alpha outdrives, that were working fine. Seven months ago, the Port motor, port trim cylinder had a crack in the outer cover.It was replaced. The outdrive would only go down 3/4 of the way, it had to be pushed down to its lowest point. Long story short, All...
  3. MR nova @#25

    Stringer question

    alittle condesending ? No, Sir, I have never had to remove screws from stringers floors or bulkheads.
  4. MR nova @#25

    Stringer question

    Ive been replacing Stringers and transoms, on outboard on sterndrive boats for the last 10yrs. This year in stepping up my game. Im getting ready to start a new project. Its a 31ft Tiara, The stringers are 2 inchs wide solid wood. they tap out ok with the hammer, but the moisture reading are off...
  5. MR nova @#25

    Getting my Bass Kicked my a tilt trim motor

    This is the 2 wire tilt trim pump that I replaced (1 green,1 blue, common ground on top of casing) It was replaced with a 3 wire pump, green ,blue, blk. For the last few days I havent been able to get the pump to function in the boat thru the switches. it works with alligator clips from the...
  6. MR nova @#25

    Insurance for older boats

    This is my 1976 Wellcraft Nova 250 offshore, She is a cap off restoration. Tires and rims are going on today. I have 100's of pictures, and most receipts. I want to get her insured. Whats a good company that cover old boats the are trailer based?
  7. MR nova @#25

    Trim Tilt 3 toggle control wiring.

    The motor is a Mecruiser 888, this is the tilt trim unit. Excluding the green and blue wire on the tilt/trim motor. Everthing else associated with the tilt and trim was replaced with new stuff. Full disclosure the unit originally had on solenoid. I wired it for 2 solenoids 1 up 1 down.
  8. MR nova @#25

    Trim Tilt 3 toggle control wiring.

    My Trim,Tilt control panel's wired exactly like this, with new toggle swtiches. The top toggle (blue/purple) does nothing when the toggel's manipulated. Help...
  9. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    Problem solved. replaced the trim cylinders had a spare set. The rebuilt set would extend but it was very difficult push tem back in..
  10. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    My fault Scott..... Its a 3 wiresetup, green and blue coming out of the top of the motor and it gets grounded from one of the threaded post on top.. sorry
  11. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    I replaced the trim pump twice today. same thing. the outdrive only goes up..
  12. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    2 blue wire and a green one
  13. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    Update, I brought in another pair of eye to watch to outdrives, while I energize the green and blue wires directly to the hot... The outdrive only goes up! even when the down wire is energized..... SMH..
  14. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    I have a pair of Mercruiser Pre-Alpha outdrives. The trim cylinders were rebuilt last summer. Last week both units were working fine during testing in my driveway. At some point the starboard trim motor stopped working so I replaced with spare one. prior to connecting the hoses I tested the...
  15. MR nova @#25

    Propless?

    My 19's came in today. :)
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