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I never replaced one but also made sure not to bend the tabs very much in either direction. Bent just enough to remove/install and just 2 tabs. Look where it bends for any kind of cracking or change in appearance
Moved your thread
From your other thread you have a 1978 Merc 120 motor
You should have a trim limit switch on the port side of the gimbal ring. This one just opens and closes as its rotated. The wires connect to the throttle control trim buttons
The one on the starboard side is a variable...
Agree Mike's carbs has lots of info and he is great to answer questions
IMO
There are lots of you tube vids, but only a few show cleaning and cleaning is the main part. If it's real clean everything thing else is a slight adjustment
Should work if made the same and distance from center to 1/2 drive opening
It probably is but the distance matters when using torque wrench calculations
Most likely it is correct
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With any problems, if it's a boat type problem then we need to know what boat you have.
With a motor problem we need to know what motor you have. It looks like a 3.0 but verify. If you have a serial number that would be great
The starter is not engaging, so start need to come off and...
Guess I have to back track a bit.
I didn't watch the entire vid in post 22 and assumed he was showing how they open and close. Also how gap was set, but turns out he was just getting it real close to start.
Doing it his way will get the motor to run but timing can be anywhere from on spec to...
I don't know of a newer version for the tools
Need the 2 piece bearing retainer tool for the inner shaft and the other for the outer carrier
You need to remove both shafts. When removing keep track of the shims and make sure they go back in the same way and number
No, sensor is not needed.
The timing covers are being made with the capability, instead of make 2 types. Just needs a plug
https://www.eficonnection.com/home/product/crankshaft-sensor-plug-and-bolt-kit-plastic
When the pistons get pushed back into their bores, the brake fluid is pushed back into the master cylinder. There could be more then the master can hold, it needs to go somewhere. Might spill out of can use something to suck excess out
