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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    ACE hardware??? You can even buy a paintbrush at ACE for under $10. Anyway.....like i already stated,I have this hose and gage already so thats the main reason I plan on using it.I need more stuff in may garage like a hole in the head.Right now my only part issue is a connector to inflator or...
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    The gage should be fine as the large numbers are not psi.the psi numbers are much harder to see in the pic but go up to 100psi.If I pump up to 15 and leave overnight,I should be able to see a leak or not.Right?? Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    The only brazing I am capable of doing is on a Porterhouse...
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I figured since I already have this(for 40 years) I might as well use it.just need a fitting similar to a tire valve stem and that should do it.Charlie
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    Making a pressure tester for Mercruiser outdrive

    I'm not accustomed to making tools or gages.Saw a YouTube video that made it look pretty simple using a brake bleeder..Im thinking I can use this compresser hose with gage that came with a high end model vehicle from approx 40 years ago.The vehicle had a built in compresser.Never used it ,been...
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Popped the top and all looked nice, clean and well lubed.There was a small red marking somewhere in there.Didnt count the teeth or look closely for any markings.Based on the effort to get the bolts out I would say the cap has never been removed.Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Worth a look.That cap has an o ring seal correct? Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Upon much closer examination,I found the exact markings in 3 other places on the drive and the prop had marker written "test prop" on it. Drained the gear oil which didn't look bad and was dark green so I assume it was the high performance type however it did not appear to have drained a full...
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    Just bought and new to boating..dont know what i have here..cant find the specs or anything like it on the net...please help

    Not sure what info you are looking for besides the obvious.You bought a decent (at best) little runabout made of lightweight Aluminum,riveted(which tend to leak/seep) .From the pic looks to be in nice condition.Very lightweight boat so that little motor should push it fine.Trailer looks to be in...
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    Boat Tarp Material?

    Seasonal cover?? off season cover? Daily cover? What exactly are you trying to accomplish and on what? Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    def not like that!!! Lol
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Lol, my cat sounds like an infant trying to talk just before she hacks one up.
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    I couldn't pass it up!! The SS prop is worth more than that alone.Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Yes I was going to thank Captain Obvious for his reply but I didn't want to be a wise azz... The guy had no history on the drive.He bought it in a lot of stuff from a marina that closed.Have not pressure tested it yet but it has lube in it and no obvious leaks which I know only tells part of...
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Yes Scott you DID say that already but it came from a LI NY marina.I also doubt there would be any reason to put the home state on it.Guess it may have to do with the customers name.I have seen that on drives ion the shop.Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Would the AK have anything to do with rotation?
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Should be a decent spare drive, especially for what I paid for it.I will give it a serious pressure washing with the "no-no" nozzle and then split it to see what I really have.Its got some corrosion and looks like it was on a dead boat or it wasn't painted with antifouling paint. Im not...
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Thanks but can you be more specific on exactly what to mark and how many turns etc. Thanks Long Island boat. Any idea what the ratio means ?? As far as engine size matching up? I have always thought the 1-5-1- is for a V8. ?? Charlie
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    Picked up this outdrive with ss prop very cheap. It was left on the rack in marine shop .I assume the markings mean gear ratio.Dont know about the AK . Its crusty but I couldn't pass it up.Locks into gear and turns by hand properly so cleaned up should be a good spare drive for my 5.0...
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    Chainsaw cutting lube in a pinch

    My only other lube option I had that day was to use extra virgin olive oil that my wife uses often and I believe she would have choked me out if I used it.I stay out of that part of the pantry. Charlie
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