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  1. kulle

    Alpha 1 gen 2 -exhaust question

    Can someone enlighten me on what looks to be an option with the exhaust....using an exhaust TUBE vs. Exhaust bellows? The tube looks much more simple to install, what might be pros and cons.
  2. kulle

    Thank You Post

    Just wanted to truly say thank you to all who have posted and provided valuable information and probably saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars in repairs, all along educating me to be a mercrusier mechanic ! So just wanted to call that out - you all know who you are. This is truly a...
  3. kulle

    Shift Slide ASsembly

    How difficult is it to reinstall a alpha 1 gen 2 drive without the use of the shift slide stabilizer tool?
  4. kulle

    mercruiser 4.3L bellows relacement

    So I started the journey to replacing my u joint bellows and took the bell housing off. When I removed the exhaust bellows there was this flap thingy in the bellow. Picture linked.attached...anyone know what that is and if that's a major problem? Additional question(s): 1. I notices there were...
  5. kulle

    Bellows repair

    Well it's that time of year and gonna tackle this one last time...going to replace drive bellows and trim sensors. Does anyone know if that cable guide tool is necessary or can it be done without ( putting the outdrive back on)? If after I successfully replace the bellows going try to...
  6. kulle

    Bellows Install

    So I called the local marine mechanic to see what a ball park $$ would be to have them install my transom repair kit, if i get cold feet. They quoted ~ $500 - $800. He also mentioned there is no way to install the drive bellows without the bellows expansion tool- but i recall reading and...
  7. kulle

    Alpha gen 2 drive part

    Hello, Wondering if anyone could confirm the correct part number for a transom repair kit. Trying to get a hold of Mercury but havent been able to and i want to order the kit. Didnt know if it was the same for all Alpha out drives or not. Here is the part and number i want to buy- 30-803099T...
  8. kulle

    alpha 1 gen 2 u-joint lube

    Does anyone know how to tell when you pumped enough grease into the zerk fittings on the u-joint? does it ooze out somewhere when full? Will the old grease push out as you add new? This will be first time doing it.
  9. kulle

    Impeller pump check

    So hopefully this will make you all LOL. Rookie mistake....took apart my upper/lower to inspect impeller. Did my due diligence and drained the gear oil. Not a drop on the floor. used the rubber mallet to separate and the lower falls down onto my oil catch gallon jug and oil all on floor ! I...
  10. kulle

    bellows replacement 4.3 merc

    Just a dumb question.... first off, removal of my outdrive was a piece of cake...thanks to all for your help. so i am going to be replacing the main and maybe all bellows, do i need take off the bell housing? or can i do it simply with outdrive off?
  11. kulle

    Quick Silver throttle control

    I've been meaning to reach out to you all to see if anyone knows or has had any experience with throttle controls. I don;t know if these are specific to the model boat, but i have a quick silver throttle control, on a 93 sea ray BR. merc 4.3L. I do NOT have the safety lanyard, just the...
  12. kulle

    Engine Area Ventilation Blower

    Does anyone know what the vent tubing, that resembles a dryer vent is called that connects up to the blower to vent gas fumes - and where to get a replacement or alternative options? I noticed mine is torn and seems brittle...is that a 4"-6" diameter or i guess that varies? Its on a 1993 4.3...
  13. kulle

    Fogging Oil...

    whats the thoughts on which fogging oil to use on mercrusier i/o? quicksilver brand for ~$10 or like sta-bil for about $4? both for 2-4 cycle engines.
  14. kulle

    Draining 1993 Merc v6

    So working through the manual and draining my block....i removed the big circulating pump hose and there is a weird looking spring in the bottom of the hose. See attached pic and blue squiggly indicating the weird spring....is that supposed to be there?
  15. kulle

    winterizing i/o

    Does anyone know about how much antifreeze i would need to winterize a merc 4.3 v6?
  16. kulle

    Trim solenoids, etc.

    Question for all you experts: Could a loose ground on the solenoid bracket that affects the trim up/down be a factor why my boat randomly shuts off? I can't be sure, but I may be adjusting the trim when this happens. I know recently until i realized the ground was loose, my trim sometimes didnt...
  17. kulle

    1993 Sea Ray 180BR Mercrusier 4.3L v6 A1

    Anyone have a link to an electrical schematic for a 1993 merc 4.3L ?
  18. kulle

    Update on 1993 4.3L v6 not running right

    HIstory: Purchased a 1993 Sea Ray 180 w/ 4.3 Merc 2bbl. Boat ran great first time out. Second time out it kept stalling to the point I could not restart. Tested again in driveway and boat would only run for a bout 45 secs at a time. Took boat to shop, they replace water/fuel sep and oil...
  19. kulle

    Mercrusier 4.3-1993 coil

    Hello- still troubleshooting and getting nowhere. I’m trying to determine if my coil is or is going bad. On the lake I had a few instances where under 3/4- full throttle the boat sputters and stalled. Got it started right away but stalled a little later then would not start. Someone told me...
  20. kulle

    Oil Pressure Switch

    Still trying to track down why my boat runs for a few mins then shuts off. I have spare at coil and from distributor when it shuts off. Thinking of checking oil pressure switch and if i can get it running, voltage at fuel pump. I had a small amount of oil on the underside of the oil...
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