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  1. 81 Checkmate

    Retainer wrench specs?

    Does any have a drawing or specs on a retainer spaner wrench for R, alpa 1 ect, Drives? I know a guy with a machine shop and he said he could make one. I need to replace my shaft seal. Thanks
  2. 81 Checkmate

    Engine pully belt part numbers?

    Need help with Merc numbers to convert over to auto belt numbers. My other boat is a 1986 Celberty Celalis with a 260 hp 350. Last weekend Shreaded the alt belt and the other belt does not look good. So i can not size up the Alt belt. I think i tried useing way to much belt dressing to keep the...
  3. 81 Checkmate

    Engine Removel ???????

    Hello! Well i guess our luck ran out on the motor. It was fun while it lasted. We think its a rod bearing wont know untill we pull the motor. Thats the problem! We have everything disconected Drive, front motor mounts, Wirers, Hoses. But we cant get the two bolts broke loose at the bell...
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    Reverse Prop Lock ??????? What is it for

    1981 Checkmate 305/898 - R outdrive, I just replaced the lower shift cable then took the boat to my mech for a adjustment check. Tested boat in water shifted great all day. My question would be it has a mechenisem on the shift plate. It is under the povit point of the arm that holds the cable...
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    Shift Cable Adjustment????

    I have one Question on Shift cable adjustment. I replaced the shift cable last night. Triple check Alignment of fork to roller and lower shift shaft to bell shaft. Everything is all lined up and the drive unit went on very smothley no beating with logs or soft hammers. Check F anf R...
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    Water in oil.?????

    The 81 Checkmate V-8 305. Replaced cam in other thread. Ran great till i messed with the lower shift cable adjustment. I did it in the driveway on muffs just like that artical on here sugested.Thought i had it right but when you do things on muffs it always is differnt in the water. Ok put bost...
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    Out drive ID numbers. Need Help!!

    Hi It's me again. 1981 Checkmate 898 V-8 305 I/O The numbers on the outdrive are R - 5492375 / 1.50 R it does not say Alpa 1 it say's 898 mercrusier. I need to change the lower shift cable and all the reading i have been doing points out to remove the drive from the gimble ring houseing to get...
  8. 81 Checkmate

    Starting issues ?

    A friend of mine called and he does not have acsess to a computer. so i told him i would ask you very knowladgable guys on this site. He has a 92 sea ray with a 3.0 - 4 cylinder motor I/O he say's when you try and start the boat you have to hold the ignition key on to keep the boat running. he...
  9. 81 Checkmate

    V-8 305 Cam. What size???

    1981 18ft bow rider Checkmate V-8 305 190 Hp, 4 barrel carb. After finding the lifter would not lift pushrod. Took motor apart found out lobe total ground off cam. This was #6 Cylinder Ex Valve. This is Bull crap i think we should see if it is coverd on warrenty by GM. I wish it still was 1981...
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    Another Carb Question?????

    Ok its me again. Sorry to aggravate you guys becouse it's probly been ask many times. One fellow said to get the auto carb off the boat. The question is what is the difference? Some have said that they have a drain tube in them when flooded they drain back to the fuel pump. is this correct? And...
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    Carb Question???

    Hi all new to site. have been looking and reading alot of post. Very good info on this site with very usefull info. I have one question i have a Holley carb that was on the 81 Checkmate 305 v-8 898 mercruiser motor when we bought it. i would like to rebuild the carb after reading alot i mean...
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