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  1. nola mike

    "Premium" vs "high performance" lube

    Mistakenly bought premium gear lube, didn't realize it till the unit was full. Any issues with running it for the weekend? I *think* the premium was the original lube for the A1G1, but I'm not sure if this is the same formulation or if they changed it up... Btw, what stupid names. Premium...
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    Seems reasonable.... I can't remember the last time I had that nut installed on the spark arrestor
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    Seat Restoration

    I think you're looking for these... Also used in furniture repair https://www.boatoutfitters.com/stainless-steel-t-nut?msclkid=b6ecf3e5a72d1ee7237d916b5de8b435&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TNT_Shopping%20-%20Smart%20-%20Hardware&utm_term=4584619896420203&utm_content=Hardware#215=1281
  4. nola mike

    Alpha lower unit crack in strange place?

    Pretty easy way to find out...
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    Confused with 5.7L Timing Cover Replacement

    Looks carbed (?) with v belts, so everything swapped over from the old motor likely. AD, was there a CPS on the 97 EFI? You'd want the composite cover, maybe post pics of the gasket difference. Also wondering if you have vortec heads, which would be another upgrade. Also, what are those loose...
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    Pasty oil coming out the valve covers

    Ok, I'll grudgingly admit that it exists for a Volvo, although the bulletin didn't come out until 8 years after the vortec. And Merc as far as I know never put one out. Even with removing the drain, the important part is probably lowering the bow of the boat. And even if you don't do that, the...
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    Gimbal bearing.

    Yeah, but it's one of those things that you can't inspect until you split the drive. At that point I just replace it. The gen 2's are supposedly more durable anyways.
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    Missing 3.7L Alpha One Gen 1 Water Shutter Valve

    Don't know if your overheat is the cause or effect of your shutters burning up. Love the guide, I'm going to save it. Saw you put part numbers in some places, as well as torques. I'd love to have a list of common torque values that I can never remember (outdrive, prop, steering pin nut, etc) in...
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    Trim not going up with switch on shifter

    It's normal, and it's a malfunction. At least it's common. No need to fix unless you want to. Can jumper if you want like scott06 said or just use the trailer button.
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    Mercruiser 3.7 MCM 165 not getting to operating RPM

    Only if the drive ratio/prop pitch is different. Could have some fluctuation in RPM with a different prop of the same pitch, but not 800 rpm. Could have broken something in the engine if the drive seized suddenly. Check compression like @Scott Danforth said.
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    Gimbal bearing.

    Yes Certainly valid. Don't know how often the bellows fail without warning--I inspect mine fairly frequently. Replaced with OEM when I first got the boat since I think they were likely 20+ years original (remember talking with a smug dealer who was convinced that it was beyond the abilities of...
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    Pasty oil coming out the valve covers

    Nothing Still does. You gotta find me that service bulletin or else it doesn't exist 😉
  13. nola mike

    Gimbal bearing.

    I'm in the minority having run Sierra rubber bits without issue. Seems something else always breaks first, and I'm replacing the rubber before it wears out anyways. Last bellows are 4 years in and look brand new
  14. nola mike

    2004 Merc TKS intermittently missing, running rich, running on.

    See if you actually are dropping a cylinder. Put a timing light on each plug wire when it's acting up, see if you're getting consistent spark. Don't think that would cause the dieseling though.
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    Engine cranking with ignition switch off

    You should only have voltage when the ignition is on
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    Engine cranking with ignition switch off

    Maybe give us a hint as to which wire you're trying to connect? In general you're getting a short to power on the yellow/red wire... Is this a TKS?
  17. nola mike

    Filling coolant reservoir 3.0 TKS?

    How many cc 3.0's are out there?
  18. nola mike

    Bellow Replacement

    I have a regular socket that I use. Really only issue is getting the old one off, and if you cut the cable then a normal socket bites well.
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    Bellow Replacement

    I have a tube on mine, didn't notice a difference in noise.
  20. nola mike

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7l w/ 2 barrel carb & thunderbolt ignition

    Yeah, knew about that one. We need a, "Well, you didn't read that last sticky and already bought the boat, now what?" thread.
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