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    Aq231a thermostat

    If the rubber seal has a groove on the inside then the thermostat fits in the groove.
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    OMC outdrive removal

    There are 2 things that could be the problem. Either the bellows has water in it and the shaft is rusted to the gimbal bearing or the worse thing the shaft splines are corroded in the drive coupling. Wedge a block of wood between the top of the drive and the top of the gimbal ring. With the...
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    Water coming in through exhaust

    Unfortunately you will have to pull the engine to and the drive. The “Y” pipe probably has a hole in it. It may be possible to have it repaired at a welding shop. You will also have to remove the exhaust bellows to remove the “Y” pipe.
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    Mercruiser bellows

    The stainless pins that go through the hinge pins have to be pulled. If you break them off you are in real trouble. They cannot be drilled out, it will take a small pin punch to work them out. You may need some heat to pull the small pins. They are bent over in the front of the gimbal ring...
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    Trailer questions for vintage Glastron Tri-hull

    You could have the rear set of roller mount levers lengthened fore and aft if you know of a good welding shop.
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    Volvo Penta Steering Stiff

    The cable itself has to be free from where it makes the turn towards the back of the boat. Look for anything that may keep the cable being clamped down restricting the movement which actuates the shuttle valve.
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    Worn out MC-1 Gimbal ring

    Working through the holes in the upper housing you can use a punch to loosen the top nut after the cross bolt is removed. When the nut is loosened enough you will be able to use your fingers to unscrew it to allow the upper cut off section to come down and out.
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    Worn out MC-1 Gimbal ring

    To make removing the gimbal ring easy after everything is out of the way, if you have a reciprocal saw cut the ring at the 10 & 2 o’clock position where the ring is the thinnest. That way the shaft will come down with upper cut off section of the ring after the retaining cross bolt and top nut...
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    V belt on aq231

    Depending on how much room you have, I use a pair of channel lock pliers and pinch the end of the adjusting bracket and the ear on the alternator which works most times. There is a tool that wraps around and is “C” shaped and grabs the outer stator ring with a 1/2” female square on the other...
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    Marine Power 454 Inboards Few Questions.

    Marine Power. 985 386 2081. Ask for Shawn.
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    MerCruiser 5.7/350 MIE flywheel.

    If that is the original reverse entry starter it will not turn the engine in the left rotation since it was used on the original right hand engine. Sierra # 18-5603 no core required. Sierra # 18-5908 Delco rebuilt. Core required.
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    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    To reseal the shift seal you will need a good pin punch to remove the small roll pin.
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    Chaparral backfiring a lacks power

    2X s with Grub! That is the exactly the same way my Donzi MPI acted. It had been in storage when I bought it and the Rinda showed that it only had 30 hours and never had any fault codes. Replaced the cap and rotor. After going through the fuel system and even having the fuel injectors flow...
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    Mercruiser bellows

    Mount the water hose on the bellhousing then the bellows. Push the hose on the water supply pipe Tighten the clamp making sure the hose is not twisted. With the bellows clamp at the 2-3 o’ clock position working from the inside of the bellows push the it to the stops and the raised bead is in...
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    Volvo Penta 230 AQ131 Inboard 1986

    Have you tried a mechanical gauge?
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    Surge brakes lasted 1200 miles of highway, whats wrong

    I had a problem with the drum brakes on my car \ex boat trailer heating up and found a tiny piece of something wedged in the brass fitting at the master cylinder. It would let the fluid pass to apply the brakes but stopped it from returning. I had to stop and release the pressure on one of the...
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    How do I change engine rotation direction?

    The pistons also have to be turned the other way on the rods. Front and rear crankshaft seals should also be replaced. I am sure there are some other issues will be needed to correct.
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    1974 Mercruiser 140hp transom assembly replacement options

    Go ahead and replace the trim & tilt limit switches, be careful removing the 2 bolts that secure the wire harness as the break easy and tend to be corroded. Best to remove the bell housing and bellows to get to the bolts with some heat. You will have to expand the transom cut out and drill 2 new...
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    1974 Mercruiser 140hp transom assembly replacement options

    Also the in line exhaust only has 3 bolt holes for the exhaust pipe and the V8 could have 4 or 5 mounting holes. It appears to have been sold and I could not get a look at it, did you buy it?
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    MerCruiser 5.7/350 MIE flywheel.

    Which starter are you going to use?
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