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    Atwood float switch issue

    Hello boaters, I have a question regarding bilge pump, ive got Atwood bilge pump with float switch but it doesnt work at all, when i pull it by hand it works but the water doesnt engage it... Looks like water doesnt have enough force to raise it, do you think greasing the pivot points can help ??
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    Missing timing tab? Merc 4.3 2005

    Can anyone help localize the timing tab I need to check the timing... thanks
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    OMC Cobra tools / dimensions

    Hello folks, Im looking for dimensions/drawings for OMC Cobra tools any help appreciated
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    Easy to move the drive one side by hand from the outside

    Its Alpha One Gen 2, Boat on a trailer, Ive noticed that I can pull the drive easily to the left by hand but to the right it doesnt move, is that correct? steering wheel works just fine
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    Cannot install the drive OMC Cobra

    My friend after replacing the gimball bearing cannot install the drive again, lower side of the drive slides fine but the upper side slides in and got stuck about last 1 inch... We did alignment and it slides in and out with little resistance/pressure and rotates by 2 finger so i assume the...
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    Throttle cable tension Merc 4.3

    hello folks again, My drive is finally aligned and installed, carb after rebuilt during the winter installed, But I’ve found tension while connecting the throttle. Is that correct or should it be readjusted? The video shows the problem, it’s “longer” than the throttle lever and while installed...
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    Engine alignment

    I’ve checked my alignment today, does it look good? Bottom side is more significant than the upper side. Put the engine lower ?
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    Mercarb idle speed screw and adjustment

    Hello folks, manual says "Back out idle speed screw until it no longer contacts idle cam. Turn idle speed screw in until it just contacts idle cam, then turn screw in an additional two turns." I will do that on the bench, do I have to "open" the choke or do it on the closed? There is nothing in...
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    Removed oudrive and glue in gasket and o-rings

    Hello everybody again, Soon I will be installing my outdrive for the 1st time, the question is do I need to glue the water passage o-ring and the big quadrant oring in the bellows? I do not have Bellow Adhesive near by me, or somebody knows the equivalent in Europe for that? Or maybe I can use...
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    GKN ujoints external clip problem with installation

    GKN ujoints with external clips, when pushed ring clip on one side locks nicely but cannot put the clip into full groove position, don’t know why?? Any ideas? It’s almost in the grove but not fully, ujoints are freely moving and lookin good .
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    Problem with removing the Ujoints Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Hello folks ive got Alpha 1 Gen 2 with permalube ujoints which are more difficult to remove.. Ive got ball puller, it works fine but the retainer nut teeth are blocking the cap... So Ive cut the tooth and it works... but somebody told me I cannot run the drive with missing tooth, but why?? its...
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    Base Timing Mode

    I have 4.3L Carb 2005 (ex TKS- now Mercarb) and Ive rebuilt Carb and want to adjust it, before that i want to check if the timing is correct. I think its Thunderbolt IV or V my s/n 0w326935, according to manual #25 i need to enter the Base Timing Mode right? But wheres located that cable/wire...
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    Alpha One Gen II loosing oil

    Hello boaters, Ive noticed small issue on my boat because in 6 months (summer season) my drive lube from full goes to the minimum level then it stays for ever.. I have no leaks in the bilge, no leaks inside the bellows I did pressure test (5and15psi) on my Alpha G2 with no leaks but Ive tested...
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    Hello folks, Ive got issue with paint job on my Gen 2. The paint was very old so Ive decided to repaint it and twice I have had the same issue.. The paint after 1 summer season is a junk. Ive sanded the old paint, then gray quicksilver spray, green zinc and then Ive put Quicksilvers...
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    Small corrosion on the Sterndrive watter passage

    Hello fellow boaters, While Ive had removed my drive Ive noticed small corrosion near the watter passage where it touches the water Oring. Should I clean it and paint with epoxy primer then PhantomBlack or leave it? How about pittings after the cleaning and painting? does it affect the sealing...
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    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    Hello fellow boaters, During the winter I have rebuilt my MerCarb because it was running quite richy and the choke was wrongly set and caused my problem which Ive discovered thanks to You guys. Next question is regarding the adjustment, Do I really need vacuum gauge for that? Ive got 4.3L...
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    U joint crossreference for new style GKN

    Hi folks, ive got GKN new style 865496A01 & 865493A01 universal joints with external clips and looking for cross reference numbers automotive etc but with no luck, anyone can help? Ive searched forum with no luck....
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    Drive removed for the 1st time, gimbal aligment inspection

    Hello folks, Can anyone tell me if this drive, ujoints and gimbal bearing and inside of the bell housing looking good? Also Ive made a video of putting in and out the aligment tool, anyone can tell me if its right? heres a video : Here is a video showing aligment tool Also Ive got UJoints with...
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    Mercarb brass float upgrade

    Anyone replaced mercarb float to brass one? I will need rebuilt and wondering about Brass float upgrade from Mikes Carb parts . I heard some bad review about this upgrade but dont know why Thanks
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    Running rough when cold, helping to diagnose the problem with Mercarb

    Mercruiser 4.3 MerCarb, was TKS but previous owner probably swapped it to the Mercarb. Im not a Carb guy When engine is cold (1st start of the day) after start the engine running rough. Lots of black smoke and rough until warming up. Weather is Like 60-70s nowdays, When warm runns great. When...
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