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    1988 cheeta shift problems

    On my 1988 Cheeta 4.3 I have checked the shift cable and it is 6 and 1\8 inches from center of brass barrel to center of cable hole. Is this a problem? I know the manual says 6 inches. The brass barrel is pinned and not adjustable per manual. I have adjusted the remote cable to excactly to...
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    1988 cheeta remote control shifter

    Re: 1988 cheeta remote control shifter Picture of front Thanks
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    1988 cheeta remote control shifter

    Re: 1988 cheeta remote control shifter This is a picture of my remote
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    1988 cheeta remote control shifter

    I am repairing the remote control on my 1988 Mercruiser 4.3 alpha serial number 0c430395 model 60110000as. I have the repair kit but need some of your expert help on the steps of how to get it apart and replace the worn parts. I tried to find the service manual on the remote system but was...
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    Cheeta shift problems

    1988 cheeta mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1 On lake for couple of hours everything worked fine. Went to dock to put on trailer. Went in reverse to slow boat down, then it would not go in forward. Finally got it in forward by going from reverse to forward with remote. At home tried to get in forward but...
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    shift problem

    mercruiser 4-3 1988 replaced upper outdrive with se 106 drove on lake for about an hour everything worked fine except the shift control was a little hard to move, it was kind of stiff to put in forward went to dock ramp to put on trailer and it would not go in forward It will go in neutral...
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    fuel pump filter (stone) or whatever you call it

    I have a 1988 Mercruiser 4.3 with a fuel pump with the fuel filter bowl on the top of the fuel pump. It has a stone like filter. I have ordered the correct part number and received a fiber filter with a shorter spring and different gaskets than what is on mine. I received part number 9-37821...
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    water pump on nissian 8hp 4 stroke

    what is the steps to change water pump on 2011 nissian 8hp 4 stroke? I have changed one on my mercury 4.3 in/out and my mercury 75 outboard. Is it the same or is there some tricks I need to know? thanks
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    new 8hp nissian outboard problems

    I have a new 4 stroke 8 hp nissan. It will not start with out the choke. Which is normal. When I Start it with the choke it starts fine and runs fine but at high rpms. When I push the choke in it dies. This is after it has been running and warm. The only way to keep it running is to leave the...
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    replace with sei

    I am thinking about replacing my upper drive with an sei unit and need some answers. I have a Mercruiser 1988 4.3 alpha one that is bad. Do I need the 90-106 drive or the 90-104 (old style upper)? Also does everything I need come with the drive? I read somewhere that I might need a new shift...
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    sei upper gear case

    I am replacing a mercruiser alpha one upper gearcase with an SEI. What do I need beside the gearcase and what is involved in the replacement. I already have the seal and gasket kit. Do I need any special tools,etc? Thanks for the help.
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    shift linkage

    Would a problem with the shift linkage cause loud noise in the lower drive? Drive is going is going into foward, reverse, and neutral. but is making a very loud noise in all three gears. I have checked the upper drive and lower drive and can find nothing wrong that I can see. It seems like the...
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    trim cyclinders

    I have got the upper drive installed and are trying to get the trim cyclinders back on. The left one went on fine but the right one is about 2 inches off. It came off just fine but some how the cylinder has moved out???? How can I get this done? I have tried everything I can think of. I need...
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    ratio for 1988 alpha one 4.3

    In case I need a SEI lower unit what is the gear ration for 1988 alpha one 4.3 s/n 0C430395? Also what else would I need to install? gaskets etc Thanks Joe
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    bearing on mercruiser alpha one 4.3

    How do you remove the top bearing on the drive shaft in lower drive? I made a tool to remove the retainer, but cannot see a way to remove bearing. The lower drive is making a noise when running. When I turn the prop drive by hand it is quite, but when I turn the drive shaft it is rough and...
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    drive shaft bearing on mercruiser alpha one 4.3

    How do you remove the top bearing on the drive shaft in lower drive? I made a tool to remove the retainer, but cannot see a way to remove bearing. The lower drive is making a noise when running. When I turn the prop drive by hand it is quite, but when I turn the drive shaft it it is rough and...
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    1988 4-3 mercrusier outdrive noise

    I have a loud noise when drive is in gear or out of gear. It started when prop hit a rock. I pulled the lower drive and checked it out but could not find a problem. Some onl told me it could be the gimble bearing. thanks Joe
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    flooding

    I have a 1988 4.3 mercrusier that when I turn it off the gas keeps going in the carb. I have cleaned the carb, checked the float and needle seat. Is there anything else that could cause this? The carb # is 3304-9565A1 Please help Joe
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