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    Shift shaft backwards?

    Just finished swapping lower unit case. Used all parts from old unit. When testing shifting and prop operation all seemed perfect. Standing at back with prop facing me I rotate shift shaft with point facing away from me and prop locks as in forward gear. Slight turn right - clockwise I’m...
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    assemble Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit issue

    When I put in the new bearing carrier and just hold it in place by hand, the prop shaft and vertical shaft appear to operate normally. When shifting the lever, it changes direction correctly and smoothly. However, when I tighten the prop shaft with the big nut, something binds up and I can't...
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    alpha one gen 2 install lower driveshaft

    I'm reassembling after changing my lower unit case. I have all new seal kit as well and new vertical drive shaft needle bearing. Problem is that I am unsure if I have the shift spool and shift shaft in properly. It seems I have a lot of front/back play after pushing in the bearing carrier...
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    shimming tool dimensions

    I am in need of upper and lower shimming tools. Does anyone where to buy? Alternately, are dimensions available so I can make my own?
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    Alpha One Gen 2 Top Cap Bearing Slipping

    I have a new bearing race and a replacement top cap. When I put in the new bearing race cone, it went in normally stiff. However, after an hour of boating, I took off the cap to inspect and the bearing just fell out! I purchased some Loctite 660 (fricking expensive stuff) and let it cure 48...
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    swap carb will it work?

    I need to replace my carb. It has physical damage and stripped screws from previous owner. 1992 Mercruiser 3.0L [ALPHA I] [ 430B000ES ]. It has the original mercarb. I found a mercarb for $170. But the number shows it's a 1389-9562 which appears to be a 1986. Will this work? I can swap jets and...
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    weird clicking vibration from drive I think.

    Sometimes when I slow down from high speed or speed up from idle, I hear a weird bumping clicking noise that sounds like outdrive but not sure. It's almost like the sound made when slowing down from high speed and engine goes to idle but prop is spinning from moving through water fast. The...
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    low power until 2400 rpm then just takes off

    weird situation. very hard to get rpms up but as soon as it hits 2400 rpm every time it then rockets off. But, can't get past 4100 rpm. Overall, I don't care if it doesn't go over 4100, but I would like the bottom hole shot. I have a new fancy 4 blade 15 pitch prop to fix hole shot (this...
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    Degrees timing

    1992 mercruiser 3.0 serial D706324. What is correct timing at idle? Mine is 0 degrees right now. Would 1 degree Btdc make a difference? If so, how? Everything else is smooth but could use touch more power. I know about prop, weight, etc. Just this question on timing please.
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    Gimbal Bearing

    TWO DAYS! Two days I have now lost to this bearing. Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha One Phase II. Firstly, I live in an area where tool stores etc are not well stocked. Everyone can promise they will get what you need by Thursday - not saying which week. I have a very well equipped shop for all kinds...
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    vacuum gauge reading 12

    mercruiser 3.0. I hooked up a vacuum gauge to the intake manifold today. It reads about 12. While it was warming, it did jump up and down about 4-5 either way. When it warmed up, the jumping levellled off to the 12 reading. I attempted to set the idle screw but it was really hard to turn...
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    distributor in backwards?

    I Put on a new coil just now, with new rotor, cap, pickup coil and module in Mercruiser 3.0 EST and voila! I have spark! Not sure which part was bad, but at least all new parts. However, still no start. So I thought I put the distributor in backwards. I turned it and it coughed through...
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    power drop under load mercruiser 3.0

    Ok here goes. I have been having issues on my mercruiser 3.0 1992. Serial D706324 When idling or anything up to about 1/3 throttle it seems great, but after that there is a noticeable drop in power and the engine seems to stumble/bog down and actually drops speed. Can't get it past say 10mph...
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    Evinrude 70 bad high frequency vibration

    New prop been using for a few weeks. All ok until today. Such a bad vibration screws coming loose on boat and engine. Most noticeable at wot. No loss of power. Not like an engine misfire vibration but like someone installed a jack hammer. What causes this all of a sudden? Didn't hit anything...
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    Swap crankshaft

    Can I swap the crankshaft from 1978 Johnson 70 to 1985 evinrude 70? The evinrude had the driveshaft rusted in and about 1/2" broke and is rusted in the crank. I have a Johnson that I could use parts from. Help?
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    Swap entire ignition from 1978 70hp to 1985 including flywheel

    Can I swap the entire ignition system (trigger,stator, coils, power pack, flywheel ) from 1978 Johnson 70 to 1985 evinrude 70? The Johnson has new everything. Evinrude is better motor. I know I would have to align tdc for flywheel.
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    Trigger flywheel magnet loose

    1985 evinrude 70 trigger magnet on flywheel is loose. Not the stator magnets(these are embedded). Can this be reglued? If so in what position? Cdi document only lists v4,v6, 2cyl. This is 3 cyl. Is alignment same as on 1978 Johnson? I have that motor too.
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    1978 Johnson 70 low power under load.

    1978 Johnson 70. 120 compression on all 3. new everything electrical or replaced with good used. Perfect prop with correct pitch. New fuel lines from tank to carbs. All tight. New fuel pump. New fuel. New gaskets the exhaust plate assembly. New head. New head gasket. New plugs. Plugs nice...
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