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  1. Scott06

    How do I change engine rotation direction?

    The reverse rotation camshaft and distributor have the gears such that the distributor turns the same way thus driving the oil pump the same direction To the OP if you peruse this subject on Offshore only there are a few threads on this subject, of course giving somewhat cloudy info....
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    Drive availability

    I assume you can still use your corroded drive , maybe swap after the upcoming season …
  3. Scott06

    How do I change engine rotation direction?

    cam,distributor, and flywheel thats it i believe. Flywheel i think you can move/ replace the ring gear for an automotive block mounted starter if you are using a manual trans, if auto you need a flexplate anyways… of course exhaust manifolds are different between marine and automotive.
  4. Scott06

    1974 Mercruiser 140hp transom assembly replacement options

    Correct the flywheel housing has the different spacing as well.
  5. Scott06

    1974 Mercruiser 140hp transom assembly replacement options

    The MC1 transom plate has different rear engine mount spacing than post 1981 alpha transom housings. @Bondo would probably know what you can mix and match i assume you intend to keep your engine and drive? if the boat is in good shape and you want to keep it for a while (. Aka worth investing)...
  6. Scott06

    2006 Volvo 5.7 osi-d crank no start

    X2 double check all bolts are out put pry bar in intake or cooling port and leverage it up
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    Surge brakes not working. Where to start

    If they are discs the reverse lockout solenoid is powered off the tow vehicles back up lights. the other wiring connections are for lights. surge brakes will get applied by backing up as it puts the same pressure on the coupler master cylinder as the trailer pushing on a braking tow vehicle...
  8. Scott06

    Engine coupler

    Did it work before the water pump maint? by drive shaft you mean input shaft into drive that is barely visible between coupler and transom housing isn’t turning? Or do you mean prop shaft? pull drive and inspect driveshaft splines for damage and look into coupler inspect for damage or pointed...
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    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    Don't tell him that it will go to his head...
  10. Scott06

    Where can I find this connector?

    The link I sent on amazon is from the same supplier Molex that you linked to... seller is the Molex Store
  11. Scott06

    Best Oil Extractor

    Mine no as it is an aftermarket partial engine not OEM merc. I think that's what the OP was asking as the vac doesn't have a female garden hose end
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    Where can I find this connector?

    https://www.amazon.com/Molex-15-Pin-Connector-Kit-0-093/dp/B00270MLJO pin size may not be the same also Mcmaster carr carries some Molex connectors biggest went up to 12 but they can likely order it
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    Best Oil Extractor

    Also works great for bleeding brakes...and sucking fuel out of an old rusty fuel tank on my 65 Pontiac ...
  14. Scott06

    Best Oil Extractor

    I put the plastic tube down the dipstick as mine does not have a garden hose adapter, or suck out the drain hose under my pan. You can easily put a female garden hose adapter using a compression fitting on hose end and connect it to the garden hose adapter. These are all common hardware store...
  15. Scott06

    Best Oil Extractor

    3 years on one and the second one I just got. My home and lake houses are 5 hrs drive apart so I have ended up buying a lot of duplicate tools for convenience.
  16. Scott06

    2004 5.7 Thunderbolt turns over but won't start

    Use a spark gap tester to confirm strength, or spray some starting fluid down carb. if there is any spark at all it will cough. What is condition of cap rotor and plug wires?
  17. Scott06

    Hour Meter Wiring

    Exactly. I never had a boat wired so the key had to be on for the blower to run, should be hot all the time
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    Best Oil Extractor

    I have two of these one at home one at the lake started using it on the boat, liked it so much I bought one for home. I suck the oil out and pump it back into the oil jugs I just emptied. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SR7TC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 I just...
  19. Scott06

    Alignment tools

    Best to order by serial number of the drive should be on the side near the vent plug on the upper as even within drive families there are differences. The street term pre-alpha just refers to any drive made before the alpha one, the MC-1 predates the R, MR, and Alpha one. The MC-1 was made...
  20. Scott06

    Is it feasible to straighten a prop shaft?

    Send it to a place like this https://www.hhprop.com/shafting/shaft-straightening-repair.php
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