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    1970 Johnson SeaSport II

    Check your private messages, I sent you some advice.
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    1970 Johnson SeaSport II

    I just checked with Crowley Marine. They have the most critical part, the pinion shaft that has a sealing surface #0382883. They do not show the water pump shaft but if the splines are still good it can be reused. The seals also are available even Sierra marine has them. The Sierra # is...
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    1970 Johnson SeaSport II

    What year is the boat? If it is after 1968 the parts are not a problem. Most probably the lower pinion housing seals, pinion shaft, water pump shaft and of course the water pump should be replaced. The 16c model came out in 68, previous model was a 15s.
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    Volvo Penta SX-C NO GEARS sheared something

    With the engine out of the way it will be easier to drive the gimbal bearing out from the inside. A large punch with a suitable b F h.
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    Push Rod Cover Oil Leak

    An old mechanic‘s trick. Back the bolt out about 1-2 turns, wrap the underside of the bolt head with kite string then tighten.
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    3.7 mercruiser

    Pull the valve cover and and check for a loose rocker arm, you will have to bump it over to check them all. Hopefully you do not have a worn out cam lobe caused by the lubricants that do not have the zink additive.
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    Inline 6 250, 165hp water in oil

    Pull the valve cover and check that the head is not where the leak is, sometimes that is where water will leak through a pin hole in the casting. I have even seen water come up through a head bolt that was not sealed with #2 Permatex. The other common place is at the base of one of the cylinders...
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    Impeller Badly Damaged...

    Make sure that the stainless sleeve did not spin in the pump cover.
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    Mercruiser 165 shift cable bellows

    Before you pull the stainless hinge pins you must first pull the small “nails” out that keep the pins in place. They cannot be drilled out, they have to be pulled. You might have to use heat to remove them. If you shear them off in the gimbal ring you will never be able to keep the hinge...
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    My boat sank, part II

    There will be water in the tilt motor. Easy to remove, the brush head is at the bottom so you want to open it up to dry out otherwise the springs will rust away. Good luck
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    How do I test a starter solenoid that's attached to a starter? (20' Shamrock 2001)

    Take a look at the main starter solenoid, there will be a #10 yellow/red wire, get a test light and check if the light works when the key is turned to start. If it does not light then trace the wire to the smaller solenoid and test it the same way.
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    My boat sank, part II

    Mike I can feel your pain, at least the boat is still upright and you should be able to re float it. I am sure you will be able to bet it back running again. The local images around here show a lot of boats that are either sideways on the bottom or just on the bottom.
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    5.0GL Possible Carb issue

    It could be fuel starvation as the symptom you are describing. Start checking and changing the fuel filters. The only other thing to check is that the throttle blades could go past wide open and start to close. Pretty rare but it needs to be checked. Is the flame arrestor clean and not plugged...
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    new carb new issue

    Are you sure the choke is staying fully open? Your Idle mixture screws should be 1.5 turns from seated. If you have a 2 barrel Rodchester.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Oil Pan

    Take a close look at the timing cover, it has areas that were never painted and this would be a good time to replace it also.
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    Stern drive woes

    You do not have to worry about reinstalling the shift shaft. There is no way the “C” shaped lever can come dislodged. The entire propeller shaft has to be removed before before the lever can be removed.
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    Stern drive woes

    If you are worried about drill chips in the lower then try this. Below the bushing is a flat washer with a hair pin clip or another type of retainer. With 2 pair of vice grips biting the shift shaft splines pry up and the clip will either break or open enough to pull the shaft out then with a...
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    Exhaust manifold help. Dauntless 225 with Stringer outdrive.

    Have you checked the timing cover for the source of getting water in the oil?
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    Mercruiser 888 no go over 3000rpm

    If all of the above checks out then I vote for the fuel system as the cause. Considering the age of the boat and fuel system‘s age take the 6 gallon outboard tank challenge. Connect it to the fuel filter inlet and give it a run.
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    Mercruiser 165 distributor breaker plate

    While the breaker plate is removed make sure that the fly weights and springs are in good condition and the rotor shaft does not have excessive play causing the points to not hold a steady dwell angle.
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