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  1. CamaroMan

    ::stumped:: having issues with mercontrol - cables not working properly

    I have the official mercruiser parts book and have it setup correct with part numbers matching.. fyi unknown if it was working properly before.. Manual shows one cam roller pin for each side, but this unit came with one roller on the gear shift side and 2 (shown) on the throttle side?? Do...
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    merc 650 4 cyl (1967?) timing and pickup

    Hi all.. trying to determine the timing setup on my 650 merc - currently tdc marks verified with dial gauge - its spot on. I put in new rings.. currently can only get it to idle at a few degrees ATDC, but from my understanding the motor shd idle retarded and make that chunky sound.. How do I...
  3. CamaroMan

    Need volvo penta ypipe #3850794

    Is there an alternative part that willfit? 2006 chaparral with 5.7 gxi .. tall risers I believe.. this also comes up for omc cobra?
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    rings and bearings for stock mercruiser 3.0 4" bore

    Will std chevy 4" bore rings work? and what about the mains and big ends? Not keen to pay $200 for a set of bearings - any idea what the journal sizes are?
  5. CamaroMan

    VP dp-s upper bearing rolling torque

    Hi all - replaced upper yoke seal on DP-S drive.. Manual states rolling torque of 9-14 in lbs, is this for new or used gears? Seems a little tight after i re-assmebled it.. and I had it around 10 inch lbs.. They dont specify..
  6. CamaroMan

    Need cable between coil and distributor - 3.0 mpi

    Missing the 2 wire 2 plug connector that goes from coil to distributor, cant even find a diagram or parts drawing - any ideas? Is this a standard auto plug, if so can anyone suggest a part # so i can make one up? Thanks!
  7. CamaroMan

    bf40 power trim clicking - power good

    bf40 clicking - not sure what do do, is there a solenoid I can check? if so can i replace it on the water?
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    mercury 650 tell tale routing / low compression

    Hi guys - got a 650 merc for a 64 larson im converting to outboard. motor stood for a while- pulled carbs, cleaned em good, set points gap and everything. starts real well.. Some issues: #2 is 35 psi on cranking :0. plan to run/decarb her with seafoam and see if the rings free up otherwise ill...
  9. CamaroMan

    3 blade prop for 70s mercury 40 4hp / 8 spline

    Hi all - I dropped the darn motor (being an idiot) and now in the mkt for a replacement blade. Wondering if there are motors from same era/shaft size that came with 3 blade props? This was a 2 blade but id prefer a 3 - top speed isnt a priority as pushing along into wind/current is - thanks
  10. CamaroMan

    help with ignition - 1948 goodyear/gale 5hp

    Hi all - busy trying to familiarize myself with a motor i picked up 2 days ago - I have thus far followed this article to test my coil: My primary is 100 ohms (unless i misread sth on meter) and secondary is 3700 on both coils.. According to condenser tests they also passed - I set the 2...
  11. CamaroMan

    picked up 2 vintage outboards for 35 bucks

    Hi guys - grabbed these 2 at a swap meet 2day - i have no clue what they are. One is a goodyear model # 025-3564. Other one I believe is a 50s elgin air cooled model (cant find a sn anywhere except "made by wico electrical"). They seem to have 90-95% of the parts so i guess ill be looking...
  12. CamaroMan

    1992 omc cobra - no centering cone- missing from OEM diagram?

    was busy pressing new gears on today - and for the life of me cannot seem to find the centering cone. In my manual (1992 cobra all models OEM) the assembly mentions the centering cone, however on the diagram its not there. On other diagrams however it IS shown. Do some models NOT have the cone...
  13. CamaroMan

    eska 7.5 info

    Hi all - looking at getting a little dinghy for our catalina trips. I have read the eska models vary ito ignition - is there a way to figure out what sub model the sn is? 28-270111 thanks!
  14. CamaroMan

    worn bearing carrier repair (yoke shaft). knurl and/or Loctite sleeve retainer?

    Hi guys - busy pressing in gears and bearings today.. noticed bearing carrier was a little loose when race was installed (this is the horizontal yoke shaft).. any tips on repairs? I know the bearing preload isnt all that much.. will a knurl and loctite work, only loctite? tx Im referring to...
  15. CamaroMan

    what size shop press for upper bearings/gears?

    Hi guys - just wondering what size I need, will a 6 ton work, or 12/20? I know bigger is better but this is about all ill do with it. thanks
  16. CamaroMan

    OMC Cobra upper pinion gear swap - elec shift parts, do they fit?

    (apologies for posting this in the merc section - admins feel free to move) Hi guys - I toasted an OMC upper last week due to idiocy on my part by not waiting for the oil to settle and bubbles to come up (my 1st time doing an omc). Filled it up to dipstick and thought it was good. Anyway - I...
  17. CamaroMan

    New motor installed, after 30 mins drive locked up on water-towed in

    Put a replacement motor in last week.. 4.3 vortec- after putting in gimbal bearing slid in another yoke to see if it was smooth-went in deep and pulled out quite easy without issue. Put drive on and ran a while on muffs while setting up motor, checking alot of things. Once on the water I...
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    does the OMC impeller housing supposed to look bent or must it be perfectly round?

    Im looking at installing a new impeller, the outdrive im working on doesnt look like its seen any wear, all metal surfaces are smooth with no gouges.. I noticed on this one and many online pics the OMC metal cage with grooves that the impeller sits in have bulging shoulders where there is not...
  19. CamaroMan

    Hole blown out of upper gear area - merc 260 alpha gen1

    My buddy bought a boat last month - the PO stated "it will do 50mph all day" on the ad... 2nd (short <5miles) trip back he hears a clacking sound from back.. lucky he was going slow inside break water. Calls me up for a check, at first I thought perhaps lower shift cable had been set wrong...
  20. CamaroMan

    erratic spark-copper wires ok to use?

    Hi all, so i checked timing this evening and #6 is perfect, stayed fixed on the 8 mark. #1 flutters about - changed the plug wire but still doing it. I cut and crimped wires but considering buying a new set. I read someone had the same issue with alot of $ thrown into new ignition parts all...
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