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  1. Bondo

    running I/O when cold

    Ayuh,.... If you drain it at shut down,.... No problem,......
  2. Bondo

    Lower unit repair and identification

    Ayuh,..... Exactly,....... I've had no problems with 'em, that wouldn't be the same problem with an Oem,......
  3. Bondo

    Lower unit repair and identification

    Ayuh,..... Generally speakin',.... That sorta repair requires strippin' it down to the bare case,.... Labor to put it back together bein' what it is,... Replacement with an aftermarket lower unit is probably considerably cheaper,..... Whether it's Oem, or aftermarket don't really...
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    1971 Mercruiser I-6 165 HP Tilt Trim Braided Hose Replacement

    Ayuh,..... No pressure when down,..... Crackin' the nuts loose is the problem part of the job,.....
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    1986 Mercruiser 470 Starter & Fuel Pump

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,.... Go with the mechanical fuel pump,.... No electric fuel pump necessary,....
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    5.7V8 with a 1.84 alpha one gear ratio

    Ayuh,..... B-1 props, Alpha 1 props, 'n the large gearcase outboard Mercs can all be interchanged,......
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    5.7V8 with a 1.84 alpha one gear ratio

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,....... It'll work,..... But, not very well,...... terribly inefficient,..... 'n, ya may not be able to find a prop with enough pitch to tame the rpms,.....
  8. Bondo

    Stroker engine build

    Ayuh,..... The 6" rod puts the wrist pin up under the rings,...... Stick with the 5.7 rods,....
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    Mercruiser 6.2's port runs rich

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... I don't do the electronic motors, but I'm bettin' AlDodge might be able to help ya,..... He's gonna want the serial number of the motor though,.....
  10. Bondo

    470 Merc Fuel Pump

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... The mechanical pump has worked just fine for 40 years or so,..... The electric pump will need fancy wirin' to work properly on a boat motor,.....
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    Alpha One Welch Plug in Upper Housing

    Ayuh,..... That hole is used only durin' the manufacturin' process, 'n is then sealed, water tight, with the welch plug,..... If it leaks, I believe it fills the shift cavity with water,....
  12. Bondo

    SeaRay 19 BowRider - Which Propeller To Use

    Ayuh,...... Yer english is just fine, 'n we'll be here later,....
  13. Bondo

    SeaRay 19 BowRider - Which Propeller To Use

    Ayuh,..... Diameter is determined by blade design,...... Pitch pushes yer boat,...... You shop for pitch,.... The design engineer builds in the diameter to work with the blade design,......
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    SeaRay 19 BowRider - Which Propeller To Use

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,....... The answer to yer question is,.... Whatever pitch that allows the motor to run at 4800/ 4900 rpms, at Wot,.....
  15. Bondo

    3.0 LX cooling system

    The Alpha 1 needs a new impeller every year or two,..... The Gen.IIs will last a year or two longer,....
  16. Bondo

    3.0 LX cooling system

    Ayuh,.... It's mounted to the top of the lower unit,.....
  17. Bondo

    3.0 LX cooling system

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,....... The Alpha drive has a raw water pump in it to supply the water,.... The water pump on the front of the motor is just a circulator pump,.....
  18. Bondo

    Help please

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... The issue I see is,.... The motor is obsolete, 'n gettin' tough to get parts for,.....
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    485 mercruiser

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,....... Not much different,...... Year of production,.... 2bbl. or 4bbl. carb,..... 3" or 4" heat exchanger,...... The basic motors are all the same, 'n generally leave alot to be desired,.....
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    OMC 3.0L swap to Merc 3.0L

    Ayuh,..... The Long Blocks are the same,...... All the bolt on accessories are different,.....
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