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    86 alpha1 sterndrive changing raw water impellor?

    I assume i just unbolt the lower housing from the upper housing and replace the impellor.Are there any gaskets to mate the two housings together? I assume if everything goes right this can be done in hour?
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    Does using a higher amp alt hurt anything?

    Currently have a 1986 5.7 liter with a dead 55 amp alt. I have a brand new 90 amp for a 91 3.0 liter.I can get it to bolt up no problem.I would like the higher amped alt cause i currently run 5 batteries in this boat.
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    1986 aplha one sterndrive how do u check the oil level?

    On my 1991 alpha gen 2 drive there is an oil level indicator at the top of the drive.On this 86 there is only a vent plug on the side at the top.
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    1986 mercruiser sterndrive how to install?

    When we got the boat the sterndrive was removed.How do i reinstall it correctly.I have the new gaskets and o-rings
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    how to set timing on a 86 5.7 and thunderbolt ignition

    How do i set the timing on a 1986 5.7 4bbl carb with thunderbolt ignition? Engine is back in the boat so i need to set the timing to 4 deg btdc. I have a timing lite is there anything i have to disconnect prior to setting timing?
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    need a 14" drop down receiver??

    For the time being i'm going to use my 1 ton 1980 full size chevy truck.But it's lifted and fitted with 38" mud swamper tires.I need a receiver with about 14" of drop.the boat and trailer weighs around 8000 lbs loaded
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    it's great when u have friends that have nice quipment..lol

    Rebuilt the engine for our boat here are a couple of pics of the engine and it going back into the boat this afternoon..
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    would this type of weight distributiing hitch work with hydrulic surge brakes?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Weight-Distribution-Distributing-Equalizer-Hitch_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50072QQihZ004QQitemZ140117745089QQtcZphoto I guy i know has one for sale locally
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    installing freeze-out plugs

    Do u install them dry or add a little gasket sealer to them? I know in auto use we always coat them with gasket sealer not sure if it's the same for a marine engine?
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    86 mercruiser 5.7 liter and alt upgrade

    i would like to upgrade the alt on this 86 5.7 liter mercruiser to a higher amp one if possible.It currently has a 55 amp alt.I'm currently running 4 batteries.My 91 3.0 liter has a 70 amp alt with only 1 battery if so what type of alt do i need? If i have to i can make new brackets.
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    Do they make a marine grade electric fuel pump for a carb engine?

    The block i was thinking about using doesn't have a provision for a mech fuel pump.Do they make an electric one that is marine grade for a carbed engine? The engine in question is a 1986 mercruiser 5.7 liter 4bbl
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    truck cam or marine cam?

    Decided to just replace the engine in my 86 mercruiser 5.7 with a 91 engine from a truck that was rebuilt last year and never used.I know i have to change the freeze out plugs to the brass plugs.Do i also have to change the cam.Some say as long as it's a truck cam i'm alright.The boat weighs...
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    86 mercrusier 5.7 4bbl carb what type of engine and mount ?

    Pulled the the engine this morning from a 1986 searay 268 weekender.The engine for that year should've been a 2 piece rear main seal correct? This engine uses the single rubber pan oil pan gasket and a 1 piece rear main seal.So i assume this is the newer engine? I forgot to get the engine serial...
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    onboard gas powered generators??

    was looking into having on onboard gas generator installed on our 86 searay 268 weekender untill the local marina said around 7 to 8 grand for the gen and install.So what else or my options here?? Look for a junk boat that has a gen and pray that works atleast or has anyone used a carry on...
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    best way to drill thru a hull???

    i want to add 2 more bilge pumps another one in the bilge and another one in the storage compartment at midship.Currently have 2 800 gph pumps would like to add atleast 1100 gph pumps but they use 1 inch hose so i need to drill the hull and add thru hull fittings also what should i use to seal...
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    what weight engine oil 86 5.7 mercrusier

    What weight oil is good for this engine?
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    86 5.7 mercrusier and a very slight bearing knock

    Finally got around to getting the engine fired up.It had a really loud bearing knock at first.So i quickly shut it off.Chcked oil level again it was full and clean.Restarted the engine now the knock is barley noticable only on accel can u hear it.I'm going to pull the engine on Sunday.As long as...
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    well this sucks

    thought i found a nice tow vechile for are new 27 footer which weighs in around 7300 lbs with trailer and no gear or fuel.Can get a good deal on a 94 chevy subarbun 3/4 auto and 5.7 liter engine.Well according to trailerboats.com that vechile is only rated for 7000 lbs towing.if that doesn't...
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    ok call me paranoid but i need water level sensors?

    i have a 86 searay 268 weekender.The I/O is under the rear deck in a rather LARGE bilge. I also have a LARGE storage compartment under the deck miship.I would like to install a water level alarm sensor.If i get 1 foot of water in either compartment it sounds a high pitch alarm.Both those...
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    need a new master cylindercoupler

    how do i figure out which weight class i need do u had the boat and trailer or just the boat?? The boat weighs 5300lbs and the trailer weighs another 2000 lbs So do i need the 8000 lb capacity or the 6000 lb capacity one??
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