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  1. Scott06

    spring vapor lock?

    If you are talking about locally sourcing a carb 1406 is the edlebrock automotive carb not rated for marine use you need a 1409 which is the marine version. if you are talking about locally sourcing a carb kit yes the kit that fits the 1406 is the same for the marine carbs and is commonly on the...
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    Extra parts? Where do they go?

    Those are exhaust flappers go in the top of the exhaust wye pipe . They do wear out but also get damaged by lack of water flow due to lack of impeller maintenance or blockage in raw water system.
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    Mercruiser 6.2 cracked engine block from cold

    Judging by the picture it is not the older GM / chevy 6.2 but rather the newer Merc made 6.2. if that is accurate then you can only get parts through merc or a marine salvage yard used engine i would call michigan motorz go over exactly what have they likely can get you set up with new and...
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    Alignment question chasing the marks or slide the tool

    Send it. I had the same situation on when I repowered in 2016. Could never get the makes 100% textbook but tool goes in and out easily, went up and down adjusting mounts for hours. In the years since it has never changed and I have the drive sliding on and off like butter....
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    Burned boat and insurance offer

    What boat model and year and approximate location? Do you have hull coverage on the boat yourself? If so I would talk to your insurance company as if you file a claim with them they will engage the other insurance company. I would start by looking up the blue book value of your boat and...
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    Early EZ Shift outdrive questions

    that should be the newer MC-1 drive. This drive would be compatible with the R/MR/Alpha GEN 1 drives if you need a replacement. Kenny gives great advice on what to check
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Outdrive Re-Install Issue

    You move the front of the engine up or down on the threaded mount on front of engine. Raise it up to get more grease on bottom side of alignment bar. #13 in the attached link is the adjustment stud https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/0B599492/%2001651337/908_180
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Outdrive Re-Install Issue

    You can only spin the prop CCW when in forward otherwise it will drop out of gear that way u can line up the splines
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Outdrive Re-Install Issue

    Yes on the grease witness marks Also forward gear for both controller and drive. You need to hold the prop CCW with a bungee etc to keep it locked in gear. You are turning the drive so it meshes with the splines on the coupler ?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Ticking Sound

    In addition to the valves adjustment possibility I would check your sparkplugs on the chance it is detonation from running lean Loosen the belt and run it without alternator and water pump turning briefly Also might be the cover on the bottom front of the flywheel - depends on the model some...
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    Early EZ Shift outdrive questions

    I think he was gonna swap the transom housing entirely. Bottom line unless you have it all in front of you hard to tell whats what. Its like all the work you did to piece your 4.3 together but using parts that are a generation more obsolete...
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    '98 Stingray 190LX 4.3 Merc Stuck in Muck Issue

    You may have an issue with head gaskets if it got that hot. Would be on the lookout for water in oil when you get it back up and running.
  13. Scott06

    1992 Four Winns Horizon windshield

    I think there is usually a number on the glass that would tell you if it is the same piece. I think on mine I have seen "Taylor Made ###" somewhere on the glass. Alternatively I would contact Four Winns to see if they can look up part numbers
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    RPM Too High?

    If you got 3 mph more at the same rpm with the SS prop then that is a lot less slip vs the original prop. Trimming out will get more of the hull out of the water and allow the engine to spin up more. Also you can reach a point where with too much trim the prop can cavitate especially in...
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    Early EZ Shift outdrive questions

    Yes but i cant tell you what else you will need. Areas of concern would be coupler as i think the early inline engines used a shorter driveshaft nit sure if coupler is different on later gen one and up. also might have an issue with exhaust down tube not sure if older one will fit newer transom.
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    '98 Stingray 190LX 4.3 Merc Stuck in Muck Issue

    Flush the power steering cooler to. how hot did it get ? Must have been over heating
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    Early EZ Shift outdrive questions

    Yes there is a way depends on how much time you want to spend looking for bits and pieces. By far the easiest way is to find a clapped out boat with a roached interior and soft floor, pull the drive train and junk the hull… if you want to piece it together, to mate to a newer gimbal and drive...
  18. Scott06

    AC Mr43T

    Wouldnt think so but who knows. Either he got a bad lot of plugs or he is detonating and doesnt know it
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    Early EZ Shift outdrive questions

    Had one of those EZ shifts on my grandfathers 19 ft Penn Yan (1966 i belive ) years ago. had a 150 hp 6 cylinder, which was great, the outdrive and tilt system not so much. Merc only made the ez for 3 years (64-66) before switching to the mc1 . looks like you have a mix and match of parts. I...
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    My new boat

    Looks like a great boat and 24 ft is the perfect size for 8-9 people. My good friend has a 24 ft deck boat perfect size for both our families
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