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  1. 1979 Quartermasters

    Out put shaft seal blowing bubbles (leaking)

    Hey Guys I have a slow leak of gear oil (about a table spoon a week while not being used) from the weep hole in the front of my drive at the shift shaft bushing. I relaced the bushing and it appears to be also be leaking at the output shaft on the gear case (upper). I'm wondering whats involve...
  2. 1979 Quartermasters

    Speedi-Sleeve on Balancer

    Hey Guys: I was trying to stop a timing cover seal leak by replacing the seal. I was not successful, and was informed I may need a speedi-sleeve. So I went and got one and installed as instructed to and this is how it ended. I'm not sure if its on far enough and if not what now? I measured...
  3. 1979 Quartermasters

    ?s on setting timing

    Hi guys. I did a compleete tune up a few weeks ago on my 5.7 (serial # in signature) and it is running great. Having said that, I noticed a little pinging when I punch it. Im assuming this is most likely timing do to the tune-up. I would like to check the timing, but not sure which...
  4. 1979 Quartermasters

    Front main oil seal?

    I have an oil leak behind the harmonic balancer. I believe it is the main seal. Does the engine have to come out to change this seal? I get a quarter cup of oil every time I go out. I think I will run it this summer and repair this winter unless I can fix it in the boat. I guess I need to drop...
  5. 1979 Quartermasters

    Power steering not working.

    Hi Guys; Well I splashed her here in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Real windy and almost warm, 17*c (62*f). I found out the hard way how slippery my hull was on my brand new bunks on the new trailer. I undid the chain and the strap when my wheels were at the water and started to back up and...
  6. 1979 Quartermasters

    Locking washers on motor mounts

    Hi guys: Found the locking washers on the underside of the motor mounts. How do I deal with these. Just bend them back, make the adjustment and bend them back again? Thanks.... Ken.
  7. 1979 Quartermasters

    Bellow sleeve installation

    Hi Guys; Getting ready to install drive bellows sleeve and i would like to clean the old adheisive off the bellows and gimbal housing ( aft end of bellows). It is still attached at the other end. What would remove the glue without damaging the rubber? While trying to pull the gimbal bearing...
  8. 1979 Quartermasters

    New Shorlander tandem trailer?

    Hi Guys: I finally got my tandem trailer. I had some questions about my single axle trailer that we discussed in an earlier thread which lead me to replacing it with this tandem. The trailer is a new 2010 model good for 4600lbs. I had to adjust the the bunks a little and am wondering if the...
  9. 1979 Quartermasters

    Alpa I, Gen II impeller gasket question

    Hi Guys; Just left the Mercruiser dealer with my can of liquid gold (perfect seal) for impeller gasket. It looks like the large hole gasket (bottom one) has a beed of some kind on the face that goes between the plate and the gasket. Am I supposed to put perfect seal between lower housing and...
  10. 1979 Quartermasters

    Re-assemble AI,GII?

    Hi, Me again: When I sepaarated the upper from the lower, this plastic "filler wall" fell out. Is there a specific way this has to go into the slots and how would I get it to stay there? Thanks.... Ken
  11. 1979 Quartermasters

    Anode replacement?

    Hi Guys; I've just repainted my drive (AI,GII) and I am wondering how much contact with bare aluminum is required for the anodes to work. Under the front one, under the driveshaft, is completely painted and was before as well. Is contact through the bolts enugh or do I have to remove some...
  12. 1979 Quartermasters

    Cut and pollish question

    Hi guys; Well I have finally got that break in the gelcoat repaired and am starting to cut and pollish. I have a section of the hull sanded up to 1000, pollished with a glase and topped with Mcguires marine wax. Its as smooth as a baby's bottom and shiny like crazy, but seems to be hazy or...
  13. 1979 Quartermasters

    Corrosion behind prop (with pictures)

    Hi guys; Took my SS prop off to pollish it and I find this corrosion behind it. Is this a big deal and what should I do about it. Thanks...... Ken
  14. 1979 Quartermasters

    Stainless steel prop pollish?

    Hi guys; I have a Highfive, five blade SS prop and I would like it to sparkle, but am not sure how to achieve this. Any suggestions would be welcome..... Thanks, Ken
  15. 1979 Quartermasters

    Too Much Trailer?

    Hi Guys; I have a 20 ft Sea Ray, 1995, with a 5.7 in it. The trailer I have is not heavy enough. The boat new and dry weighs 3150 lbs. The trailers max is 3740 lbs. I weighed the trailer with boat and gear and fuel at 4000 lbs (not hitched to truck). My question is: I have found a tandem...
  16. 1979 Quartermasters

    Hole in gel-coat

    Hi Guys; I have this damaged spot in the gel-coat in the hull. The PO must of run it ashore or hit a rock or something. I'm wondering how I might fix this. If its not to much to ask, I would like details, materials, tools and what ever I might need to attempt this repair in my shop...
  17. 1979 Quartermasters

    Drive bellows ring, Alph I Gen II

    Hi guys; Was trying to get my gimbal bearing out and the ring that hold the bellows in place popped out. I must have hit it with the puller and popped it out. It seems a little bashed up. I guess what I am wondering is there a ring I need to buy and what is the proceedure to be putting this...
  18. 1979 Quartermasters

    Corsa Exhaust Quote?

    Hi Guys; Just got a quote back from Marine Parts Finders for: pair of Corsa side exit diverters, wiring harness, side exit tips, pipes and clamps. Apperntly there is a kit for this application. $2649.00 Corsa kit $ 230.00 Shipping and brokerage $ 143.00 GST[/U]...
  19. 1979 Quartermasters

    Serial numbers don't jive?( with pictures)

    Hi Guys; I have a question about serial numbers. Does anybody have the ability to look up these numbers. They don't make sense to me. The boat is a 1995. I was told it was repowered in 08. Based on the information I have the years don't match up with the serial numbers. Any help would be...
  20. 1979 Quartermasters

    Exhaust shutter hunting (with pictures)

    Hi guys; Well today I decided to try to find those ellusive exhaust shutters. I drained the block and took the clamps off the rubber closest to the riser, on the other side of that boot and also at the top of that oval boot after the elbow. I also took the 4 bolts off the riser. Nothing...
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