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    Terribly stoopid question

    The flywheel housings are usually bolted to the “V” drives with 6 bolts if my memory is correct. If so then you will be able to start them and make all the adjustments before installing them. I always ran every engine on the hard before installing them so that if there were any leaks or any...
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    MC-1 question

    You can match it at a NAPA or any place that sells “O” rings.
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    Terribly stoopid question

    Also be sure that you have the correct rotation starter on the same rotation engine. Make sure that both engines are running correctly before installing them in the boat.
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    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    Another source of new marine short blocks or complete packages, Marine Power from Pontchtoula, La. Their engines are also sold around the country.
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    Outdrive oil leak..

    The seal in question is the one below the driven gear in the driveshaft housing and above the one that you changed. Just keep a close watch on it.
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    point and condenser - Tune Up OOOOOPS!

    Try to find a small flat washer which should do the job over the condenser terminal over the points spring. Be careful where you buy the ignition parts. All the big box auto stores sell trash. NAPA might be your best option.
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    Say it ain’t the transom!

    Try disconnecting the short hose at the thermostat housing then connect your garden hose to it so that water just goes into the exhaust manifold. This way the engine does not have to run and you should be able to find the source of the leak.
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    Say it ain’t the transom!

    Raise the drive and put as much of your body weight on the drive and watch if the transom flexes
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    Engine alignment

    If you pull the shaft out without rotating it look at the pattern the splines left on the grease. This way you can check which way vertically the front of the engine has to go. You are probably real close. If you decide to do more adjusting, use your engine hoist attached to the front of the...
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    Outdrive oil leak..

    As I posted on #5 the lower seal only protects the upper seal. If oil is running down the shaft because the upper is leaking you are rolling the dice. When the oil drains out the upper the gear set will be toast. Just keep a close watch when the boat is on the trailer and the drive lifted.
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    Volvo Penta overheating

    Did you also replace the #24 “O” ring seal ? Also looks like you need a new bearing in the pump. You might be able to match it up at any NAPA or a bearing supply warehouse.
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    Oil in outdrive but passed pressure test

    What you should do is drop the lower. Then you can pressure test the 2 units separately. You just have to plug the oil transfer port. There is a good chance the shaft seal area below the water pump base may be the leak as that is a water high pressure point. The shift shaft seal is also...
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    1975 225 OMC

    Pay attention to #s 35 & 47. Those are the weak link that SD is referring to.
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    1975 225 OMC

    The washers and spring were originally used as a ground to ensure the lower gear magnets a negative charge. Later on there was a stainless ground strap added between a pivot cap bolt to the bolt that mounted the rubber bumper. If you do not have the strap be sure to add something similar. If...
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    1975 225 OMC

    In your post#14 you appeared to want a belt driven pump. The choice is yours.
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    MCM260 Problem

    You should also check the dwell and timing, it could be possible that the centrifugal advance in the distributor is not advancing due to being stuck from corrosion.
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    MCM260 Problem

    In addition to the throttle control sometimes there is an additional hole closer the throttle shaft which will give full open on the carburetor. Does your engine still have the original ignition? Or has it been converted to a points style system.
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    1975 225 OMC

    The purpose will be as SD said to keep the oil in the drive cool because the exhaust water is too hot. As long as the impeller blades are still in place is all that is needed to flow water through it.
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    Possible trim line snowballing nightmare?

    From what you posted it appears to be aa alpha series. You do not have to remove the engine to replace the hoses. I re sealed the rams on my last boat without removing them. I just removed the rear cross pin then unscrewed the caps and pulled out the rams. Just be sure to use a flare nut...
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    Possible trim line snowballing nightmare?

    The block under the gimbal housing is held on with 2 stainless nuts. Sometimes the gasket survives. Pry it down and then you can get to the 2 hoses. What model do you have? Do both the hoses attach to the front of the ram?
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