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  1. Scott06

    New Carb and Low RPMs

    Yes they are inside. would also check the float level and drop. also check the power piston actuator spring moves freely. Probably will not rip gasket of you are careful.
  2. Scott06

    Inboard 2011 4.3 Merc

    depends on how handy you are. If you are an experienced home/shade tree mechanic absolutely. if you get a factory manual for the outdrive (Manual Number 14) you can see what is involved.
  3. Scott06

    Chattering in out drive

    this or is the shift mechanism hung up to where it is not fully in or out off gear? Engagement teeth of dog clutch could be grinding
  4. Scott06

    4.3l Mercruiser - failed hose test see comments

    If that is what you saw it is evidence of freeze damage from incorrect winterization. If buying it I would assume the engine is cracked and pay appropriately, like price makes sense if you have to buy a new engine. Similar thing happened to my neighbor years back got to winterizing too late had...
  5. Scott06

    95 4.3lx alpha one mercruiser cooling system question

    yes hose clamp on both sides. Only thing that uses zip ties are the gear lube line on gen 2s and folks use them on the shift bellows to shift cable connection. I think if you take your hinge pins off you should be able to pull the bellhousing back with out disconnecting the bellows. might...
  6. Scott06

    New Carb and Low RPMs

    If you have access to the factory manual for you engine or can find it online it will have jet, power valve, and venturi cluster info (part number) on it. Unfortunately we have seen many times on here where some one buys a carb either rebuilt or new aftermarket, has so many issues they end up...
  7. Scott06

    Oil pressure

    There is an echo in this thread… cant say it enough measure with a $25 gauge …before getting worried
  8. Scott06

    New Carb and Low RPMs

    Is your throttle opening full is choke opening fully? Hopefully they guarantee their carbs. There could be several issues with the rebuild float level, eedle and seat power valve. the only adjustments u can do are idle speed, idle mixture, and choke. was this the same issue u had that lead you...
  9. Scott06

    Oil pressure

    I mean if a mechanical gauge matches what the electrical gauge in boat shows. This would confirm you have low oil pressure vs a bad gauge or sender. If the mechanical gauge reads higher the engine is mechanically ok. low oil pressure is from excessive bearing clearances and wear and or oil pump...
  10. Scott06

    Oil pressure

    as others have mentioned verify with a mechanical gauge. If oil pressure is accurate you can try 50 wt , otherwise engine needs teardown
  11. Scott06

    Thunderbolt 4

    The newer replacements are sealed. If its working leave it alone, but i do keep a spare in my toolbox on the boat
  12. Scott06

    3.0L alpha one nearly new runs unsmooth

    Does it immediately restart? Would try to verify if you have spark when it happens. Thinking maybe the man overboard switch, cannon plug on engine loose battery cable. Does helm have power when this happens
  13. Scott06

    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    I would look in the system like the power steering cooler that this sand is not still clogging Something. I say this because if you use a OEM mercruiser or quicksilver impeller it should be lasting longer, unless it was sitting for years on the parts shelf. also if sand got in there there may...
  14. Scott06

    POINTS DISTRIBUTOR --- UNKNOWNS WITH MOTOR

    If you want to upgrade the ignition a delco est is the way to go. Thunderbolt systems work great but a lot of the modules are either insanely pricey or NLA.
  15. Scott06

    91 Reinell 191 vs 92 excel 185x

    if the boat was truly in great structural condition, best bet would be to get a rotten donor boat with a merc gen 2 or newer and swap pulleys to prop... but why? underneath it they are 30 year old boats. unless you are looking for a project. Not familiar with the volvo nomenclature- what engine...
  16. Scott06

    Gear Oil Pump Storage

    I just leave it in the top of a gear lube bottle. I keep this and a couple other lubes /grease gun in a 5 gal bucket with some paper towel in the bottom
  17. Scott06

    1989 Mercruiser 350 alpha one stalls when shifting

    put you serial number in here to get most accurate but the link should be to an 89 transom assy for an alpha https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/rmralpha-one-sterndrive-19831990/6225577-thru-0d469858/transom-plate-and-shift-cable
  18. Scott06

    1989 Mercruiser 350 alpha one stalls when shifting

    As others have said you need to replace both as they both wear. One thing that makes it easier is to pull the core out of the outer sheath. I push a weed wacker wire up it until it come out the top of the engine ( can use an old core with end cut off) . Tie the wire off on the top of the...
  19. Scott06

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    If I had a dime for every time I said that at work trying to figure out a mechanical or process issue.... everyone tries to split the atom before checking the basics. The cool fuel looks like a MF to get at unless you like hanging upside down. At least now you know how the system works.
  20. Scott06

    First start after lower unit rebuild - new boat owner

    put it in the water and let it supply water off the pump by itself before you worry about it. Your home is not enough
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