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  1. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted any updates on my progress. I've spent the last week or two making all the engine connections and troubleshooting a problem with the engine. (It would turn over, but I wasn't getting any spark so...
  2. JASinIL2006

    Starting engine first time after transom rebuild

    Re: Starting engine first time after transom rebuild OK, Don, let's see if these pictures help... This first picture (below) shows the wires coming out of the ignition control module. (not pictured are the wht/red and white/green wires that go into the distributor): The next picture is a...
  3. JASinIL2006

    Shift shaft coupler not lining up correctly for re-install of outdrive

    Re: Shift shaft coupler not lining up correctly for re-install of outdrive This is what mine looks like with the shifter in forward: Here's a view of the shift shaft coupler from below: Not sure why it won't line up correctly...
  4. JASinIL2006

    Shift shaft coupler not lining up correctly for re-install of outdrive

    I'm trying to reinstall my Alpha One Gen II outdrive after a transom rebuild. I've been following the manual and I watched achris' excellent video on Youtube. My problem is that I cannot get the shift shaft coupler to line up straight fore and aft when the shifter is in forward; at best, it's...
  5. JASinIL2006

    Starting engine first time after transom rebuild

    Hi all, I just reinstalled my engine after a transom rebuild. I'm making the last connections and I'll be putting the outdrive back on next. Thanks to lots of help from folks here, the motor re-installation and alignment went pretty smoothly. My question: is there anything I should do as part...
  6. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Got a lot done this weekend. I set up the gantry and my brother, my dad and I put the engine back into the boat! Ready to receive the engine.... My dad manned the hoist: Engine installed and alligned! Woo hoo! Trim pump installed...
  7. JASinIL2006

    Torque wrench for hose fittings?

    The Mercruiser manual stipulates certain torque settings for things like the hydraulic hose connections on the trim pump. I have a torque wrench with a standard 3/8" drive, but I cannot find locally any open-ended wrench adapters for that kind of torque wrench. I did find open-ended adapters for...
  8. JASinIL2006

    Getting ready to reinstall Merc 350 MAG

    Hi all, after rebuilding my transom, I'm hoping to reinstall my 350 Mag engine this weekend (have my dad and brother coming to help; they're pretty handy wrenchers with automotive engines and such). I've got the transom assembly (gimbal housing, inner transom plate) installed and I'm making...
  9. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Got a little bit done today... I installed the gimbal housing and inner transom shield. Other than a bit of fun with the gasket, which came unglued, it went on pretty easily. Feels good to have it back on the boat. Torqued it down to spec...
  10. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Thanks, all the fairing and sanding made the difference. I'm glad that is over! This isn't the best picture in the world, but you can get a bit of an idea of the texture.
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    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider I also got the ladder ready to mount. Here's a side view of the test-fitting: This is the ladder stowed. I plan to install a strap to hold it down: This is the backing board I put in to support the ladder: It's really sturdy. It...
  12. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Durabak is going on pretty well. The roughened stuff starts setting up really fast. I tried to use less accelerant, but it still gets clumpy pretty quickly. Altogether, though, it's not too bad to work with. It does stink, though. I've been...
  13. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider UPS delivered the new ladder today, so I'm going to try to reinforce the rear deck and install the ladder before I drop the engine back in. I'm going to reinforce the underside with a decent layer of hairy peanut butter which will glue a...
  14. JASinIL2006

    remove gimbal housing studs?

    Hi, I need to remove some corroded gimbal housing studs (the four lower studs for a Alpha one Gen II) -- new ones are en route. Anything I need to do to pull them other than give them a good soak with PB Blaster? I really don't want to mess up the gimbal housing, so if anyone has any tips for...
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    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider I also foamed the cavities behind the transom shield where the hull bulges out. Then a nice coat of Rustoleum white to make things look pretty. Jim
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    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Doing a bunch of little things on the boat this weekend while I wait for warm weather so I can Durabak the deck. Installed Garboard Drain 2.0 (after I spilled resin in the bilge and ruined the other one...) Gelcoated the ski locker. I...
  17. JASinIL2006

    Need help reinstalling gimbal housing

    I am moving toward re-installing my gimbal housing and inner transom shield following a transom rebuild. I may be overlooking it the OEM service manuals, but I cannot find instructions for re-installing the gimbal housing, particularly with regards to any treatment for the large rubber seal that...
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    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider This is the spot on the port side of the boat, looking up at the underside of the rear platform. The port gunwhale is to the right, the midline of the boat is to the left (out of frame) and the rear of the boat is at the bottom of the...
  19. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Thanks, guys. The only thing slowing me down now is the weather. Supposed to be cold and maybe even a bit snowy here for at least the next week. Might see a day or two in the 40s, but it's supposed to hit the teens tonight. Anyway...
  20. JASinIL2006

    Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider

    Re: Transom problems with Larson 186 SEI I/O Bowrider Feels like a milestone of sorts tonight. After gelcoating the bilge and transom core this weekend... I drilled holes in the transom for the outdrive and test-fitted the gimbal housing. It fit like a dream! The holes lined up with the...
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