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    Installing shifter cable with bell housing off

    I'm reading the cable can get twisted up inside the boat while screwing the shifter cable in the bellhousing. I have the bellhousing off. Seems easier to screw it it in with bell housing off then just lift it unto place while sliding the cable through the boot. My main concern is the threads in...
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    Bypassing trim limit/sending sensors

    Having issues changing my trim limit/sending sensors. Think I'm going to eliminate them as I've been using the boat forever without them working anyway and just going by feel. If I just connect the buttlett connectors on both the limit and sending wires near the engine will they operate...
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    How to get upper trim limit retaining bolt out?

    Trying to get the upper trim limit retaining bracket off to replace the senders. THe one that holds the wire bracket at transom. The lower one is easy and out. The upper one I cant get to. A regular open end wrench doesnt have the angle without hitting the gimble bearing housing and the gimble...
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    what's the easiest order to install bellows

    Installing new shifter cable, u joint and exhaust bellows. Is there any particular order to install them that makes things easier? I'm using a tube instead of full exhaust bellow for ease if that makes a difference. Also changing the trim sensors but it doesn't seem as it it matters if those...
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    cleaning salt and grease from outdrive?

    Redoing bellows cable ETC. Pulled bell housing. I want to clean it up nice. ( no paint) Is there a product that dissolves dried up salt and grease from all the nooks and crannies? Some sort of spray can solvent? Side question: should I remove the shift shaft/arm in the bell housing and clean...
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    Rusted outdrive yokes...salvageable?

    I pulled off my Alpha one gen 1 drive and found this. I'm doing a transom rehab. Bellows lower shift cable, gimbal ETC. The kit comes with the Ujoints that I plan on changing . But is the rest of the assembly to far gone? I'd rather not change everything else on the assembly if possible. (money)...
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    cant upload pic

    Trying to upload a pic in the mercruiser forum. I get an "unknown error" warning box and it wont upload the pic. Tried 10 times. Pic was minimized to Small when added to computer so the file size should be OK
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    Cant source Trailer u bolts

    I need 3 1/4 W ID x around 5" square u bolts my axle. Every search I've done I come up with 3 1/6 width for a 3" frame but that doesn't work for my setup. I have a slip over the frame leaf spring/axle L bracket that makes the width a little more.The trailer company is out of business.The pic...
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    New trailer no tongue weight options...pic

    I just put my boat on new trailer and can lift the tongue with one finger. I have a few ideas and could use some advise. A few measurements: From axle to back of boat as it sits I have 6 ft From the axle to the rear roller is 16" From the back of the trailer to the back of boat is 21" as it...
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    Bought a used trailer. Questions pics

    I bought used trailer because my other one rusted out. It seems to be heavy duty with a box steel frame. What rating is the axle? Its 2" x 3" and says 681 / 2HD . Google search gives different ratings for that size After buying it I realized its narrower than my old trailer. From inside fender...
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    Is my lower shift cable toast

    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 alpha one Forward shifts fine, the issue below is for reverse The slide bolt on the lower shifter bar is as high as it goes. If I pull the cotter pin and rotate the barrel almost to the end and slide the barrel into the housing it shifts fine for testing...but the barrel...
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    Muriatic acid wash questions

    I read your supposed to dilute it to 50/50 with water. This label says full strength for boat hulls? (link) What needs to be taped off. Windows where it meets the hull, rub rail etc..No stainless? Theres a hatch on the top of the cuddy cabin. The acid will flow around the rubber seal, will it...
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    Stuck steering cable,which way to turn wheel?

    Changing my steering cable on a Mercruiser. .The stainless rod is stuck in the tube.I've tried PB Blaster and tapping on the end of the rod(everything still connected. No luck. I'm thinking if I can have one person putting force on the steering wheel while another person pulled on the outdrive...
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    How to choose a new trailer?

    I need a new trailer for my 19 FT cuddy. Does it matter how deep the "dip" is in the trailer. Meaning the cross members..Some have a deeper V than others...Does it matter or does sliding the bunk/roller brackets up or down make the difference and almost any boat trailer that's the correct length...
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    5 gallon water bottles for removing ethanol

    Ready to winterize my boat,bikes,lawn mower weedwacker...everything.Had an issue with clogged carb last year and needed a rebuild.So going to remove ethanol this year,seems simple enough...Will water containers work,need something see through and they seem to fit the bill. Basically will they...
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    Power to harness on one pin only with car off on car side

    Like it says I have constant power on one pin only (green wire) on the car side even with the car off.The wire is a little chewed up from closing the door on it but the green wire is the furthest from the ground.If it was a bad ground wouldn't that effect all pins.When plugged into trailer the...
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    Stalls when putting into reverse after winter layup

    Finally unwinterizing the boat..The boat stalls when going into reverse but goes into forward fine.If I get on it shifting into reverse it will stay running.This is with muffs on in the driveway.I put the outdrive on in forward gear.It worked perfect last fall..Did I not do something correct...
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    Help me understand steering cable mechanics.

    I'm having trouble wrapping my head around this.I have a mercruiser engine.The steering is stuck.After much research I unscrewed the large nut before the tube.The steering turned with ease.The bar slide in and out of the tube with ease.The other side of the tube with the 3/4 "stainless tube...
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    Never done a gimbal bearing.Does Tolerance ring get grease

    Sorry for all the questions,I want to get it right.I'm changing my gimbal bearing for the first time.I have a sealed bearing.Does the outside of the tolerance ring or between the ring and the bearing get grease?What about where the shaft goes through the center? The yellow dot is on the bearing...
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    98 Rinker captiva 232 for $500.Should I do it? pics

    A friend of a friend is down on his luck and offered me this boat for $500.He says it was last run 3 years ago.He also says it was winterized at that time,but who knows.The windshield is smashed for the weight of the smow.It looks as if a windshield is $2000 alone unless I can find a used...
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