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  1. Franco_boater

    Bellows inspection check what do You think

    Hello Before every season I’m inspecting my bellows, after last season I’ve found something like that; is this groove normal ? I’m also missing clip on the cable bellow because it was rusted (Last pic) Can i use regular zip tie? My boat is in the water during the summer Ciao
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    Mercruiser 4.3L TKS Carb scan tool?

    Ciao, I have got 2005 Merc 4.3L V6 and I would like to ask You if this engine requires any scan tool? To check RPMS, oil pressure, how the timing works etc? I believe its TB V.
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    Impeller base gasket Alpha One Gen 2 question

    Hello my friends I hope you are doing well, 3 years ago ive replaced my impeller, now i want to check it, I ve found OEM gasket in my stock, its OEM Quicksilver but its different than Ive used in the past I think i have used newer one and now found older style. I have this already installed on a...
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    Milky oil Mercruier 3.0 / how to pressure test engine ?

    Ciao my friends, I know its quite common problem so I have decided to create this thread... When drainin the oil it was milky, like a brown coffee. Engine runs fine so I dont know why there is a water, how to pressure test the water passages to check if the head is OK?
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    New ujoints grease doesn’t spread evenly

    Ciao my friends Last year we have replaced unjoints in my alpha 1 gen 2, It has outside clips, it was very tough job but we did it. It’s greaseable with zerks. Before the season it was new grease there, after half year and only 20 hours I wanted to regrease it. Connected grease gun to the zerk...
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    When is the time to reseal your drive?

    Hello, when changing my upper gears and shift shaft bushing My friend who owns a boat and we are boating together was wondering when it’s good time to reseal your drive ? Because my shift shaft bushing was worn and allowed for water intrusion that caused me yo change upper bearings. How to...
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    Yoke seal

    Ciao friends, I will need to change upper oil seal there is a leak there, I found information that yoke needs to be replaced, thats OK i have ordered spanner BUT... if all the upper gearcase will be removed its smart to change yoke seal and oring. I have dial torque wrench for that and thats ok...
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    Shift shaft bushing removal and install

    Ciao from Italy my friends , we have found water leak in my bellows, mechanic changed my bellows, gimball and now I need to change shift shaft seal bushing. My question is: to remove and install the bushing back to the housing, do I have to press it in in which direction? From below to the...
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