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  1. CamaroMan

    bravo magnum - convert to accept trim senders?

    to - just clarifying because theres alot of talk about converting to the magnum solid pin setup- i would like to add trim senders to a magnum-
  2. CamaroMan

    bravo magnum - convert to accept trim senders?

    What major parts do I need to convert TO trim senders? I have alot of the small parts (hinge pins etc).. Gimbal ring? what else? thanks~
  3. CamaroMan

    Alpha gen1 and gen2 upper gears - do they swap over?

    Will upper gears from a gen1 swap over to a gen2? I dont think so because the 2 have different shafts no? Converting to gens 2s but need to change ratio as well..
  4. CamaroMan

    bravo steering pin - plugs vs rear plate method

    i got one motor out for rebuild - port one staying behind.. pulling the motor from under the fixed deck is too much of a hassle.. Besides that pinch pin is still an issue motor in or out.. plate method is prob fine. I did a gen 2 recently and man the side wall on the transom housing was almost...
  5. CamaroMan

    bravo steering pin - plugs vs rear plate method

    Hi - just wondering what the pros/cons of each method are? Im familiar with the plug method - done it many times with alphas with perfect results - considering the plate method for bravos - My concern with the plate method is the pinch nut holding the steering arm on the pin - with the plate...
  6. CamaroMan

    Alpha Timken bearing for smaller OD drive gear

    aha - nigh impossible to find but I guess it could have worked - Paired with race: TRB-TS | 386AS - 382A Bearing itself: Timken 386AS - https://cad.timken.com/item/tapered-roller-bearings---single-cones/tapered-roller-bearings-single-cones-imperial/386as same race and width with a 1-3/4 ID
  7. CamaroMan

    Alpha Timken bearing for smaller OD drive gear

    btw chris - have/do you use the angle method to check lower drive shifting?
  8. CamaroMan

    Alpha Timken bearing for smaller OD drive gear

    awesome chris thanks- I found a NOS drive gear matching the one I took off 20 miles away for 50 bucks and snagged it- I was hoping there was a bearing matching the 382A race with an ID of 1-3/4 :) that would work.. fyi: (Timken 382A & 368A. 2 of each required) - should be 386A :) up in post #2
  9. CamaroMan

    Alpha Timken bearing for smaller OD drive gear

    Hi - looking for the timken bearing number for the 1-3/4 OD drive gear used in the upper, (im presuming both use the 386a race). fwiw the 1-7/8 bearing number is 386A - i ordered a 24/24 gear set for an alpha 2 part # Sierra 18-6350 (cant read drive sn)- but the ID of the new gear is 1-3/4 and...
  10. CamaroMan

    3.0 manifold bolt up to 140 head?

    thanks bondo - I was going to put in flat tops and source a newer head but ended up with earlier dish and older head -
  11. CamaroMan

    3.0 manifold bolt up to 140 head?

    Have a 140 longblock I rebuilt - curious if the newer style manifold will seal up to the earlier type head? thanks
  12. CamaroMan

    Timken part # for alpha gen2 cone bearing + race

    On another note - what is the difference between the outer circlip yoke assembly and the old style with inner clips? The prices are through the roof! Short yoke for the gkn type is almost the same as the entire assembly for inner clip style! Bearings are almost double as well- just cheaper to...
  13. CamaroMan

    Timken part # for alpha gen2 cone bearing + race

    thanks Chris! that lines up with the pics I found just hard to make out the numbers to be sure :) This indicates the same part covers all the years or is this site incorrect? https://www.boatpartheadquarters.com/Mercruiser-Tapered-Roller-Bearing-31-32573A1-p/glm-21560.htm Mercruiser lower...
  14. CamaroMan

    Timken part # for alpha gen2 cone bearing + race

    Hi - trying to find the timken bearing and race part #s for the upper bearing - oem 31-32573 - Have this for gen1's" Bearing- Timken 09067, Race - Timken 09196, Getting varying numbers online. Aren't the gen1 and 2's all the same part #? I mean actual bearing number, not mercs re-definition...
  15. CamaroMan

    cant get bravo 3 shift setup correct -

    Not sure whats going on - all new OEM replacement drive/cable/etc- using these instructions: https://www.perfprotech.com/store/ap...ift-adjust.pdf First I verified the 3"/76mm center to center on the two end nuts on shift mechanism. Now when I install the plate tool on the oustside (1/4") and...
  16. CamaroMan

    can someone PLEASE help ID this lenco system? 04 chapparal sig 260

    Been trying to find a match for this lenco system on a customers boat- I havent been able to get a pic of the controller but would I need the whole kit or get by to just replace the external hardware? Im contemplating having a duplicate plate made of marine SS for the port side and replacing...
  17. CamaroMan

    old mercruiser 120- only 1 threaded trim line on pump?

    I bought a box full of 120 parts for a resto project - bolted up the transom plates and wanted to test trim lines b4 dropping rebuilt motor in - The trim pump only has one threaded flare fitting - how does/did this work? And what is the hydraulic connection up on the steering arm for? old...
  18. CamaroMan

    Bravo raw water output results - risers are cookin

    Hi guys - so been having issues with risers running real hot.. after a 2 minute WOT run after warming up both were 190-200 on top.. just too much for my liking. So I ran some tests today - mine is a direct drive with a velvet, so after my pump I have the velvet inline cooler (stbd side), then...
  19. CamaroMan

    1997 Tournament ski 350 - risers running really hot..

    Hi all- got a real tricky one here.. cant figure out why this thing is running so hot. Traded this and almost got it free- boat interior is in excellent shape. I recently did a full service - rotor, cap, plugs, oil, impeller (housing and everything else was in excellent shape) - Boat starts...
  20. CamaroMan

    Mercury 200 - still odd cough/spit at idle. Ideas?

    Originally wrote to Joe Reeves on his website but I see he is finished so just pasting all that down here :) Hi joe - thanks for offering this service. I have a customer with a 85 (i think) 200, been thru alot of head scratching with it. Replaced stator, trigger, and both packs from CDI -...
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