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  1. Rick Stephens

    Surging / losing rpm

    Is the serial number written on the flame arrestor?
  2. Rick Stephens

    Question about an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive

    A little metal can go a long ways on attaching themselves to bearings and gear tooth faces. While you might get away with using it for a bit, eventually you will fail it and potentially take out the replacement upper.
  3. Rick Stephens

    Mercruiser 4.3 carb weep

    Tape probably won't help with a flare fitting. I'd inspect the tubing flared end for cracks before choosing a fix. Rick
  4. Rick Stephens

    Conversion

    Must have the very very last 5.7L ever to roll off the foundry line with a mechanical port on it. I'd stick with a mechanical given a choice.
  5. Rick Stephens

    Welding a gimbal housing yay or nay?

    If was mine and I could get it clean, I'd weld it. But that is how I make a living. There is no significant structural load there except the bearing housing.
  6. Rick Stephens

    Mercruiser 140 front mount looks odd.

    How is your alignment? That is the critical factor when messing with the mounts.
  7. Rick Stephens

    Mercruiser bellows

    Follow the manual. Inventing an 'easiest' way usually adds a little grief to the process.
  8. Rick Stephens

    1990 4.3 vortec new motor water in oil

    First thing to do is pressure test the cooling system. Plug off the hoses going to the exhaust and the in-line from the transom. Should hold 15 pounds indefinitely.
  9. Rick Stephens

    Best Oil Extractor

    I used one of these air powered ones doing a job at a local diesel repair shop. Worked pretty nice to get oil out of a differential that needed welding. I gotta have one one day. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200623859_200623859 Rick
  10. Rick Stephens

    Alpha1 Gen1 reassembly sequence

    And I did the opposite, installing the transom assembly bare of rubber and bell housing. It just doesn't matter all that much as long as the gimbal ring and steering arm are installed to spec. I will freely admit that if you don't want to miss somethin, the manual is the way to go. RIck
  11. Rick Stephens

    Mercruiser 4.3 Dying Problem

    Sounds like a little wave action and you're pulling up water in the tank.
  12. Rick Stephens

    Impeller base gasket Alpha One Gen 2 question

    Wasn't there an OEM one recently that had the gaskets already attached to the base plate?
  13. Rick Stephens

    1990 Bayliner Capri 2050 5.0 V8 200hp

    Just as an FYI - prop type and spec is determined by the boat manufacturer, not the power system manufacturer. Mercruiser will sell the complete power package with propeller and gearing per boat manufacturer's wishes.
  14. Rick Stephens

    Alpha one gen 1 reverse not working

  15. Rick Stephens

    Mercruiser 3.0 - Block rust

    Are you where you can run it on muffs for a bit? Let 'er get warm and see if you have a leak. That side is not the normal one to have any kind of freeze damage. So headgasket or just paint falling off.
  16. Rick Stephens

    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Mercruiser power steering

    In case it matters - here's a seal kit for that control valve. $10 Rick
  17. Rick Stephens

    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Mercruiser power steering

    I think I can pull my motor in an hour. Reinstall in close the same amount of time. That sounds easier than a four f bomber day.
  18. Rick Stephens

    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Mercruiser power steering

    Try here. https://www.partsgeek.com/9cjjscd-chevrolet-corvette-power-steering-control-valve.html?gb=pp&cid=28884375&aid=4168799326&kid=1100003048265&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%28BSC%29&utm_term=1100003048265&utm_content=Chevrolet&
  19. Rick Stephens

    5.7 harness modification

    A simpler diagram of the fuel wiring:
  20. Rick Stephens

    Cosmetic damage to outdrive or replace it?

    The seal is in the bearing carrier, not the housing. That broken off piece could only be a problem should some weeds or other floating debris get caught up and wrapped up inside. I own a welding shop - I might be hesitant to weld that up if it would impair the carrier nut threads in the...
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