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    Bell housing hinge pins

    After reattaching the bell housing, I noticed there is a tiny amount of slop in the hinge pins as they sit in their holes. Is that ok. Will grease fill the slop. Thanks Roman
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    Bell Housing Reassembly Questions

    Hi, 1987 Alpha 1. Bellows and hoses all replaced. Senders also. Put on the bell housing today and torqued the side bolts as specified. Also put in the spec washers. Now they come with stickum on one side. I have a little play from side to side in the bell housing. Is that normal? Did I miss...
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    Alpha 1 Bell housing Water hose length?

    Hi, 1987 Alpha 1. Replacing all the bellows, including the water hose (3/4) that runs from the bell housing fitting to the plastic water tube that fits through the transom assembly into the boat. The spec for that hose is that it is 13 7/8 inches long. The one I have is 13 inches. Will the lack...
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    Merc Throttle Wire Identification

    Hi, I did download one of the links to a manual that Don gave for the Commander Panel mount Throttle. I need to replace mine (1987) 350 Alpha 1. However than manual does not identify the wires individualy that control tilt/trim/trailer. Is there another manual online that would have that...
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    Reattaching Water Hose with Reducer

    Hi again. I am in the process of putting the bell housing back on the boat. On the engine side of the tansom (inside the boat) is the 3/4 plastic water feed pipe that goes to the 1 1/4 inch cooler. The hose is 1 1/4 on both ends. The water feed tube end has a reducer to make it fit the 3/4 inch...
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    Fuel Water Separator Question

    I have included two pictures of the water-fuel separator on the engine. Does this thing open in any way? One opionion I received was that I should put another fuel/water separator on beside this one? Is it a fuel water separator? 2008 efi 350 5.7l. Thanks Roman
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    Another 2 shift plate questions

    Can the shift plate be mounted upside down if necessary? Might have to do that. Second. The shift assist (spring loaded rod gizmo), What does it do. Thanks Roman
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    Merc Power tune Question

    Just to be sure, this is a carb engine cleaner that I spray on the bellows before putting them on? Thanks Roman
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    Merc Shift plate Question

    1987 Alpha 1. 2008 5.7L 350 MPI. I kept the shift plate from my old engine. I am having trouble putting it back in the original place on the new risers on the engine. The coil and other wires are in the way. Did Merc make a smaller shift plate for later model engines that I could use instead. Or...
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    One more Exhaust Bellows Question

    1987 Alpha 1, 2008 5.7L 350. 300HP. I was reading through the manual and it stated that Merc went to an open ended exhaust bellows because the closed belows, clamped on both ends, may expand and push on the u-joint bellows. Can this be? Thanks Roman
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    Shift cable direction question?

    1987 Alpha 1. At the shift plate located on the side of exhaust manifold I forgot to jot down how the levers moved the shift cable which goes into the bell housing. When Shifting into forward, does the cable that goes into the bell housing move forward, or backward(toward the bell housing or...
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    U-Joint Bellows Install Direction?

    1987 Alpha 1. Is there a direction for which of the Ujoint bellows goes toward the transom and which toward the bell housing? I noticed there is a small flat spot on one end of the bellows along the ridges. Thanks Roman Also Don some advice on how to adhere the bellows ends!
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    Question About Bell housing Pitting & Exhaust Bellows

    1987 Alpha 1 Drive and Transom Assembly. I removed the Bell housing and found very slight pitting in some places. Can be touched up with paint. However, along the gasket mating surface on the outside edge there is a small amount of corrosion. It is about 1/4 inch long and intrudes on the gasket...
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    Trim Sender switch question

    1987 Alpha one drive. 2008 GM 350 5.7l. When the new engine goes in, I will be missing one thing, a place to hook up the trim sending switch. On the original 1987 Mercrioer the wires were going to a pre-solenoid. This engine has no such thing. Is there a way to wire the switch directly to the...
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    Thread Sealant question?

    1. WHat sealant can be used, beside teflon tape, on the threads of a brass plug that goes into an aluminum Exhaust manifold? 2. Is there a need for a thread sealant to reattach the power stearing hoses to the steering body? 3. I am installing a remote oil filter. Any sealant on the threaded...
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    Bell housing Cork Gasket Replacement

    1987 Alpha 1, 2008 5.7 L Marine engine. Replaceing the engine this Spring. Old engine out, new ready to go. When I pulled the bell housing off the old engine, there is a cork gasket running along the bottom edge of the housing. The gasket is partially saturated with oil, grease. Would cutting a...
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    Knock Sensor Install - Teflon Tape?

    Quick question about the installation of a new knock sensor. Would it be good practice to wrap a bit of teflon tape on the threads before screwing the knock sensor in? 1987 Alpha 1 - 2008 efi 5.7 L S/B. ON the oppostie side of the engine there is s small brass plug to install. It has tape on...
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    Painting engine compartment

    Hi, I was wondering whether anyone could make a suggestion for type of paint for my engine compartment a bildge. I have the engine out and it is a great time to clean and repaint. Thanks Roman
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    Exhaust Bellows - Two Types?

    HI, 1987 Mercruiser 5.7l, Alpha 1. IN the process of replacing the engine, decided it was also a good time to renew all the belows and shift cable. So easy to get to without a small block in the way. I saw two types of exhaust bellows advertised. One says that it clamps at both ends and is...
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    Exhaust Y Pipe Removal - The bolts

    1987 5.7l Mercruiser Alpha 1. Obviously all out of the boat. I need to take the Y pipe out. The bolts that hold it in place are ridged. Is there are special socket to remove these or will something I already have do the job. Thanks Roman
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