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  1. Scott06

    Question about an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive

    unfortunately, you may have the wrong hobby then… they are a little more pricey but several sellers on eBay list ones that have passed pressure test and come with a short warranty. more money than craigslist etc but at Least you have some recourse if condition is misrepresented
  2. Scott06

    1996 penta 5.0 fl. replace freeze plug.

    If you have the right lifting rig its not that bad. Bout and hour hour and a half of work.
  3. Scott06

    1996 penta 5.0 fl. replace freeze plug.

    Why not just leave the rubber expansion plug in there ? I had a freeze plug leak on a fresh rebuild on my 65 Pontiac 389, was a freeze plug behind the flywheel looks like it had a casting ridge in the hole. Its been in there over 25 years now hasnt leaked .
  4. Scott06

    Want to verify that I have the right prop (Mercruiser MC-1)

    Well said and spot on
  5. Scott06

    Want to verify that I have the right prop (Mercruiser MC-1)

    Yes gear ratio is like 1.98:1 for the 120-140 hp drive. Likely your 165 hp came with a 1.84 or so If that is the case and the boat was properly propped before you will likely need to go up in pitch 2”. For example I swapped out a 4.3 for a 5.0 which would have come with different ratio drives...
  6. Scott06

    Question about an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive

    Normally you will have to disassemble the lower to get all the metal out. If you have someone who has the tools and skills it probably wouldn't be that much (in comparison to buying a new one) to disassemble and reseal the lower, only issue is if there is damage from metal pieces then it may be...
  7. Scott06

    Mercruiser 4.3 Vortec Backfire and no start

    Same here still have it… still works. Did upgrade to a Digital tach/ignition analyzer. Can see how many kV the ignition is putting out. Very helpfull if you get a baseline on your engines when they are running good.
  8. Scott06

    Thinking of buying a Maxum 2400 SCR. Thoughts?

    I've owned two Sea Rays and I would freely admit that, especially the smaller Sea Rays. The two I have had are a 1991 Sea Ray 170 (had it for 20 years) , and currently a 2004 Sea Ray 200 Sport. There was more of a difference especially on the interior finish level on the '91. The 2004 not much...
  9. Scott06

    Mc-1 wont go all the way

    I would try the aligning where he smacks the alignment tool to center the bearing near end of this video
  10. Scott06

    Mercruiser 4.3 carb weep

    An item i recently found is a copper flare washer like these https://pontiactripower.com/products/copper-flare-gasket-for-3-8-fuel-lines?_pos=1&_sid=a7eb5f707&_ss=r i assume they are from hvac but work great on sae flare fittings, especially when tightening in fragile carb bodies. and @achris...
  11. Scott06

    Is my coupler off ? looks like it and drive won't go back in ..

    What year is the boat? Newer ones use less or no structural wood, but older ones can be an issue . You can check real easy by drilling 1/4" holes into stringers and transom down low. If the wood comes out dry you are fine, plug with 5200 sealant and go boating. If its a new to you boat might be...
  12. Scott06

    Drive availability

    Well hopefully you have it for summer 2023...
  13. Scott06

    Thinking of buying a Maxum 2400 SCR. Thoughts?

    either bad batteries, non functional battery switch, loose or corroded connections and or undersized or corroded cables
  14. Scott06

    Q. Factory : 2022 Mercury 565 racing engine.) & ( Mercury 496 Mag H/O bravo one ) boat spd (Q).

    Yeah What he said... if you legitimately lost 10 mph you have either added a bunch of weight via stuff (generator or batteries?) or waterlogged hull, or you must have very low compression on engine. I assume the initial 70 mph speed was accurate via gps?
  15. Scott06

    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    I see no reason you can't trim those down . It looks like a strengthening rib/stringer. If you remove a lot of material you may have to add something back in or double up material like sistering a floor joist or use some type of angle iron ...
  16. Scott06

    Q. Factory : 2022 Mercury 565 racing engine.) & ( Mercury 496 Mag H/O bravo one ) boat spd (Q).

    What does it do with the 496 currently in it?
  17. Scott06

    Is my coupler off ? looks like it and drive won't go back in ..

    You need an alignment tool to determine if the alignment is off Cant tell from photos. put grease on the tool, put it into the coupler , the coupler will leave witness marks or marks in the grease to allow you to tell if it is centered. If you google mercruiser alignment tool you can find them...
  18. Scott06

    Conversion

    I'm assuming you have a newer replacement block that doesn't have a provision for a mechanical fuel pump? you need to wire it up through a oil pressure switch. If you follow the merc wiring diagram you can see how to properly wire it up. The merc pumps are made by airtex which is available at...
  19. Scott06

    Mercruiser 4.3 Vortec Backfire and no start

    Yes you have a TB V shown in your photos attached to exhaust elbow
  20. Scott06

    Merc 4.3 Vortec Conversion

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-1478 would think this kit would work.
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