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    Mercruiser 140 - how to separate the exhaust elbow assembly from exhaust manifold???

    I am trying to remove the exhaust elbow assembly from the exhaust manifold from a 1984 Mercruiser 140 to be able to more easily remove the exhaust manifold to replace the head gasket, and because it leaks. It seems to be almost welded in place. I have removed the 4 nuts securing it to the...
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    Mercruiser 140 - new carb - why won't it hold an idle???

    Replaced Mercarb 2bbl on Mercruiser 140. Replaced with Rochester. Starts with electric choke it with very high idle. When choke is off, it will not hold an idle. Have tinkered with idle mix screws to no avail. No apparent vacuum leak. Any ideas?
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    Burned points

    1984 mercruiser 140 alpha mr. Why did my points burn up. Less than a year old. Very little use. Set gap, dwell and timing within spec when installed. Now have occasional rough running and points are almost completely gone. Any thoughts?
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    Loss of power/surging at WOT

    1984 Regal Medallion, Mercruiser 140, Alpha M/R, 2bbl Mercarb. The following fuel system parts have been replaced or rebuilt: fuel tank filler hose; fuel tank vent tube; fuel tank pickup cleaned; anti-siphon valve replaced; fuel line from tank to fuel pump replaced; fuel pump and internal...
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    Merc 3.0 Alpha - What is under front motor mount?

    But more importantly, why did it cave in and can it be fixed? Boat is a 1984 Regal Medallion. Have worked all summer long on it. Runs great! Took it to the lake today. Enjoying the fruits of my labor. Then wham!!! Whatever holds the front motor mounts in place seemingly collapses. Can it be...
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    Mercruiser 140 falls off WOT

    1984 Regal Medallion 175, Mercruiser 140, 2 bbl. Mercarb. Boat was brought back to life after sitting for a couple of years. Replaced entire fuel system with the exception of the tank. Rebuilt carb. Replaced points, plugs, rotor and cap. Set timing. When first launched, engine will run up...
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    Remove entire drive to replace impeller? Or just drop lower unit?

    Replacing impeller on 1984 Alpha One R. Have seen video of it being done by separating lower unit with upper still attached to boat. Have also seen and read it done by dropping entire drive first. Recent bellows/gimbal replacement, so I know what's up there. Any thoughts? By the way, new boater...
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