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  1. Rivergator

    Engine to Outdrive Alignment Tool

    I noticed there are 2 versions of this alignment tool available. One is solid one piece and the other one is split in half and screws together. Which is the preferred tool?
  2. Rivergator

    Engine to Outdrive Alignment Tool

    Roy, what is the boat season an alignment tool????? I have no clue what you mean by "boat season". Is that a brand name or different tool all together?
  3. Rivergator

    Engine to Outdrive Alignment Tool

    Roy, I don't know what you mean by the above quote. Thanks
  4. Rivergator

    Engine to Outdrive Alignment Tool

    The engine is back in the boat and I am about to embark on the gimbal/coupler alignment. I understand that I need the alignment tool to do that, which I was about to order but haven't yet, because I came down with the following idea. I have a brand new drive spline which has not yet been...
  5. Rivergator

    How to measure a Uflex M86 steering cable

    My problem is solved. With enough research and measuring done, what I need is a 16' cable. Btw., the length of a M86 or SSC124 cable is the distance from the end mounting hole of the rod to the center of the rack.
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    How to measure a Uflex M86 steering cable

    Kenny, the measurement of just the jacket is 14'. I add 30" to it and round it up to the next foot would then make it a 17' cable, I guess. I measured everything loosely accounting for mounting and curves and the distance from the nut to the end of the rod is 17" that would make it a 16' cable...
  7. Rivergator

    How to measure a Uflex M86 steering cable

    I am in the process of replacing the steering cable. The old cable was a Teleflex SSC12418 cable which was a bit too long. I am going to replace that cable with a Uflex M86 cable which is less expensive and has excellent reviews. My dilemma is I don't know how to order that cable not knowing if...
  8. Rivergator

    The easy way to install Alpha One/Gen1 bellows

    Ok. I am still waiting on a set of bolts before the whole gimbal housing assembly is put back in to the transom. Just for the hell of it and I am a very open minded person, in the next couple of days I will take it all apart again, like I said for the fun of it and to learn and do it the...
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    The easy way to install Alpha One/Gen1 bellows

    I am in the process of putting my whole Alpha One gimbal housing assembly back together. Every component of it has been gone over, repaired, serviced, painted. Anything that was not up to par has been replaced. The gimbal ring is back in the gimbal housing, both bellows have been properly...
  10. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    I just got around dealing with my flappers a week ago. As I mentioned before in my case modification is definitely necessary and here is what I had to do. I removed a good 1/4" from the ring (see where the crack is) to reduce the OD of the ring, so it will fit into the Y pipe. However, this mod...
  11. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    It is pretty much clear now that part number 807166A3 is a manufacturing error across the board. They are a faulty design no matter where you buy them from. Whether it is Quicksilver, Sierra, after market, made in USA, made in China or Timbuktu or anybody else it does not matter. THEY ALL DON'T...
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    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    Thanks @achris, yeah I am aware of the problem with the original one piece metal flappers and the pin wearing thru. If I were to make my own, improving on that would be part of the challenge. What I noticed on my old ones was that the pins were actually in pretty good condition and so were the...
  13. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    I was wondering @Drcoffee, in your video you mentioned that these flappers were Mercury parts. You mean they were genuine Mercury/Quicksilver parts? Since mine were not I was thinking about returning my crappy parts and spending the 80 or 90 bucks on the real OEM stuff, but if you already did...
  14. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    How many different Y pipes are there actually. Just two, right, like I have shown in post #9 and #16. Please correct me if I am wrong. I am curious. There is the old style, the one with the offset holes and the new style with the slot and square holes. Are there any other versions Y pipes?
  15. Rivergator

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    You have definitely been deceived and you should get your money back without any arguments. This Y pipe looks just like mine, pretty rotten. But I did restore mine. Take a look at my post "Restoring my Y pipe" It will help you decide what to do in case you get stuck with this thing.
  16. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    If you look at the pictures in post #9 my Y pipe seems to be the old style with a hole, which btw is off centered and the stud in the other picture is also off centered and is supposed to go in that hole and it probably would if those flapper rings would fit properly. I admit what I bought did...
  17. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    Thanks @Drcoffee and @achris. That made my day. No, we are not the only ones apparently. I have read a bunch of reviews online and half of the complaints are that these things don't fit, too tight, modification needed etc. and the other half of the complaints are that these things are total...
  18. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    Can anybody confirm that #807166A3 is the correct flapper for my pipe. Chris please look at my Y pipe and confirm that the part I got is indeed the correct part. I am pretty sure it is, but please confirm. Thanks
  19. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    44265-C is stamped on the pipe and when I search mercruiser 44265-C my Y pipe comes up along with offers on ebay and other vendors. I am surprised that you can't find it. Yes, I thoroughly read Chris' piece on the flappers and based on that I ordered 807166A3, but it doesn't fit. That's why I...
  20. Rivergator

    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    I received a set of new flappers 807166A3 for my 1988 Y pipe and I have 2 questions. Are these the right flappers for Y pipe 44265-C and if they are has anybody ever had a problem with any of the flappers (OEM or aftermarket) not fitting. The ones I received are a wee bit too large in diameter...
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