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  1. brodie123

    Check My Timing

    I'm just doing some final checks on my boat and want to make sure I have my timing right. The stationary timing marks consist of one large V mark and 2 more small v marks. Then, there is a short tube which is not described in my manual. So it looks like this: vvV O I checked my timing...
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    Steering 'Flop'

    Re: Steering 'Flop' lol - ya sorry. 1988 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Here's a picture of the upper gimble hinge pin where I can see play between the hinge and the gimble
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    Steering 'Flop'

    While I have my bell housing off, I wanted to check for steering flop. When idiling along, the boat swings port and starboard. The gimble ring has some play before engaging the steering bar - so the play is in the ring. Is this common or do I have a problem that needs to be fixed? I'd say...
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    Engine Align

    I've read some good posts here on aligning the engine - mercruiser I/O and will be following that advice. Question is, before I raise/lower the engine from the front - should I not back off the rear mount bolts to allow some movement without snapping something? Thx!!!
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    Bell Housing Removal

    My challenge is I can't get the bell housing off my Alpha drive. I can tell you I have an "old style" bell housing according to my manual in that the shift cable is on the inside of the housing. BUT the hinge pins look to me as a threaded style as I cannot locate any cotter pin for the hinge. I...
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    Stainless or Alum?

    Hi All; I'm pushing a 19" heavy boat with 185hp Merc I/o - getting dead on 4400 RPM (which is WOT spec by the book) I have a 19" alum prop Is there any 'real' advantage to going to stainless of the same prop spec? Will I actually notice any difference? thx!
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    Mercruiser Alignment

    Hi All; I rebuilt my Mercruiser inline 6 last season and re-isntalled the engine. Took her for a cruise - ran 100% but if the outdrive is too high on the trim, the engine "grabs" and the steering pulls to port. I immediatletley think engine alignment - have not run the boat since. I've read...
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    Bellows

    Hi All; I'm replacing my bellows on my Alpha one for the first time. They are cracked up so replacing with new. My manual refers to a bellows "spreader". Is this a necessary tool or "with some coaxing" can I get it done? Thanks!
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    Upgrade My Exhaust

    I've tweaked out my inboard merc with a 4 barrel carb and electronic ignition. I gained approx 400 RPM and 'very' happy with those results. After driving at WOT for a while, I blew apart the exhaust bellow off the manifold elbow which is not that old. Melted right through it. Obviosuly I'm...
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    Upgrade Carb from 2 barrel to 4 barrel

    I have an inboard Mercruiser inline 6 165hp with a 2 barrel rochester. The intake manifold is the size for a 4 barrel and there is a reduction plate to make the 2 barrel fit. I got ahold of a 4 barrel Holley that I'd like to see if I can get to run on it. I made an adapter to turn the 4...
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    Upgrade Carb from 2 barrel to 4 barrel

    I have an inboard Mercruiser inline 6 165hp with a 2 barrel rochester. The intake manifold is the size for a 4 barrel and there is a reduction plate to make the 2 barrel fit. I got ahold of a 4 barrel Holley that I'd like to see if I can get to run on it. I made an adapter to turn the 4...
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    Merc Outboard No Reverse

    I've aquired a Merc 65hp Outboard - approx mid 80's that has no reverse with the controls on. I adjusted the cable as far over as she will go but the gears only clatter. If I take the controls off I can push the shift lever a little further enough to engage but I'm guessing it should not have...
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    OMC No Reverse

    I have a friends boat which has a 1989 OMC 2.3 Ford with OMC Cobra outdrive. The forward gear works but no reverse. I pulled the shifter cable off and pushed it in all the way - reverse then clicked in. I tried adjusting the linkage cables but the shifter cable needd to moved so far that it...
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    Mercury Cover Removal

    I just bought a 115hp Mercury outboard and I don't have the owners manual. I need to take the cover off. The 2 sides flip open easy enough - but how do you completely take the cover off? Thanks!
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    Parts Sourcing

    I'm opening up a small service shop with a partner. Does anyone know a couple good parts suppliers in Canada that would offer service shop discounts? With Thanks Chris
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    holley carb rebuild - please help

    Hi All; rebuilding my first Holley 4150 and the needle seat assembly has me stuck. To help identify, the needle seat sits on top of both fuel bowls. I removed the securing outer nut and the 2 small screws on the baffle plate but the needle seat does not easily come out and I do not want to...
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    My First Cedar Strip

    I found a cedar strip 16' Peterborough Royal and rescued it. This is my first cedar strip to recondition and hoped for some advise. - the ribs need replacing but the bottom has been fiber glassed. What's the best way to tack down the new ribs if I can't nail through the bottom. - I'd like to...
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    no spark

    I bought a seized motor just for the fun of learning to rebuild it. (Johnson 40) I have it all back together but no spark. The coils are in rough shape and I have no psark so I'll replace them but want to make sure I'm reading my manual right for wiring. Other than the plug wires, there are 2...
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    johnson parts needed

    Hi All; Hope this is the right post area for this. I need parts for an older (approx 1962) Johnson Outboard 40 HP model RDS-24 I'm looking for an entire lower end, complete motor gasket set, set of rings and cam bearings any suggestions? Thx
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    2HP won't idle

    We have a 2 HP Evinrude that won't idle. We rebuilt the carb and spent a lot of time adjusting the rich/lean but she just won't idle. I took the side cover off and on the compression you can see a 'lot' of leakage and feel hardly any resistance when you turn it manually. I pulled the piston...
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