Changing my starter noticed a wire with insulation rotting off on my 1966 120 hp Mercruiser with a 1974-1976 alpha outdrive. The wire is one of two going through the transom directly behind the Center of the engine and goes into the outdrive. I’m assuming they are for the trim tilt switch...
But will ask anyways. These trim tabs didn't have hose clamps where the hose attaches to the cylinder. I'd my leak there as simple a fix as put a hose clamp on?
I have a complete 120hp mercruiser setup prop to front engine pulley installed in a boat now. Have a chance for a better boat with a blown 470. If I completely strip the 470 down to the bare transom will there be any issues besides front motor mounts? Or is there more potential problems? I...
I have a 240 OMC and drive see pics got the outdrive ready to pull off but the shift cable is still attached at the top of the back of the engine. See that pic circled area. Question is how does it come off. First what gear should it be in? I lifted the pin and swung out the two arms behind...
On the transom of my boat was this connector with a purple and white wire on it but needed new connection ends. When changing see there was a third wire but broke off only the connection end was still on the post. So a purple and white wire going from this transom connection point to the front...
