Should this lower (1999 A1G2) also have a shift shaft sleeve installed? (Mercruiser 23-67370)
I've never had this part on my lower, but im wondering if it should.
Looking for info on a part. Found some water in lower oil while changing it, pressure test found the issue was the shift shaft bushing, seal was torn and all oily. The replacement I got is missing this washer. I can't find any info or part number for it. Only thing I can find is a shift...
Found a beat up cooler upside down on the side of the road right off the highway in update NY where we camp. Just got into town and saw it, pulled over, full of PBR, ice was still cold. Ive been trying to duplicate that kind of luck every since
I had the tube on my Merc 3.0 for three seasons until I did all the bellows at once, so I re-installed the exhaust. I like it being slightly quieter, not a huge difference. Interestingly enough, I think I can feel a slight rumble/vibration through the steering wheel now since the exhaust is...
My 1999 carbed Merc 3.0 came to me with a 160 thermostat installed. Had slight dieseling issues and warm start issues for a couple seasons. Eventually swapped it out for a 140 and havnt had any issues since.
"Bad gas mixed with good gas just equals more bad gas" Its amazing how much carb engines hate bad gas. I didnt believe it till I experienced it on my own years ago. Had lots of engine problems, fixed them all when I stopped messing around and pumped all of last seasons fuel out. Added fresh...
Do you have pictures? Make/model of the boat? Make/model of the engine? Been floating at a marina, private dock, mooring? You are asking a lot of specific questions with very little detail guys in here would need to make those answer worthwhile.
Assuming you’ve got an I/O, you can check the gimbal ring. Mine had gotten a tad loose and once tightened to spec (carefully) it improved the wander at slow speeds greatly for me.
An overall appreciation post is past due on here.
Same for me, over the years all the knowledge has let me do all the fixes and maintainance myself, which in turn has let me afford boating. Those garage costs would have sunk me fast.
Thanks especially to all the admins, lot of work and dedication.
Definently take the time to find that leak proper. Its tempting to forget about it after it seems to be holding oil and running well. It will run great until it doesnt and then its too late.
All covered and done in Southern CT. Have been for weeks. Normally pull the boat out at the end of October but the marina we are at was pretty hammered by the flooding we had in mid August. All boats had to be out by the following week so docks could be repaired.
Bright side was doing all the...
