I have a simple question. I think i am correct i just need someone to tell me for sure. I am getting ready to align my engine in preparation for reinstalling the outdrive. Anm I correct in assuming that all of the engine ajustment to facilitated by adjusting the front motor mount up or down ...
I have an omc sx outdrive that i need to put outdrive fluid in. I cannot get the lower plug out at all. I know that I am supposed to fill the lower unit from the bottom until it fills up to the overflow port bu the shifter cable, then fill the upper unit thru the cap on the top of the drive...
OK here my issue. When I turn the ignition switch to first position ( when it would be when engine was running) i have instrument lights, bilge pump, blower ect. but nothing happens when i turn it to the start position. I have jumped the solenoid and the motor cranks but wont start. so my...
I have a 1985 MCM190, 3.7L I cannot get the motor to turn over at all. I have tried with the starter as well as by hand. I have removed the spark plugs and pulled the outdrive off but neither had any effect. The engine has an integrated alternator on the front of the crankshaft so there is...
I have a 1968 boat with a mercruiser 120 the outdrive is a pre alpha. I have a 1992 alpha sterndrive that I would like to upgrade to ? I have been told that this is possible and also told that it is impossible (or at least completely sensele$$ due to the modifications needed.) Can someone give...
I have 2 pre alpha stern drives. One came off my boat and the other I bought off craigslist. My boat is a 68 and the one from craigslist is an 82. I am completely restoring the boat and doing some basic maintainance to the engine (4cyl 120 2.5 ) My question is this, Is there any way to...
I have a 1968 Glastron, 20 ft cuddy with a Mercruiser 120 IO that I recently bought. Before I go any further let me warn you that the boat, with running engine and "Gator" trailer set me back a whopping $300.00. Given my considerable investment you can understand that I had extremely high...
I am planning on pulling the engine out of my boat. It is a 153 CI mercruiser 120 4 cyl. I am aware of the single front mount. My question is what do I need to remove near the rear of the engine to free it. I think I had heard someone say that there are two bolts that need to be removed (one...
I have a 1968 Mercruser I/O 120 with a prealpha stern drive. I have 2 Hydraulic cylinders that have lines (one per cylinder) connected to the gimbal housing. It also has 2 smaller "cylinders" (about 7-8 Inches)which look to be hydraulic but have no lines running to them at all. They connect to...
I have a 1968 20 Ft Glastron I/O with a 153ci inline 4 cyl. My outdrive has the eye lift hole on the cap. I am told it is a MC-1. Can anyone verify this and or tell me what other information I can provide to determine if it is in fact an MC-1 ? Also is there any other name for the MC-1. I...
