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  1. kwoolard

    Stern Drive Raises Up in Reverse

    When I shift into reverse and rev it a little, as when I am docking my stern drive raises up on its own. What would cause this to happen"? Is there a check valve somewhere that is failing?
  2. kwoolard

    Trim Cylinder Internal Leak

    I had found out why I kept blowing my hydraulic lines on my sterndrive. One of my cylinders was almost siezed up. It had a lot of electrolysis going on inside the cylinder. This was causing a lot of back pressure in my hydraulic system and blowing out all of my weak parts, in this case the...
  3. kwoolard

    302 to 351HO - Will Type I outdrive handle the HP?

    I am thinking of upgrading my engine after this season and was looking at a 351HO, claimed to have 285hp.<br /><br /> 351 HO - 285 hp <br /><br />My outdrive is in excellent condition and was looking for just an engine swap. But will my outdrive handle this power? I assume everthing external...
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    Timing Pointer

    Have a 1974 Ford 302 and the timing pointer, which is literally a solid pointer that is either cast or pressed into the timing cover, has broke off. I wanted to replace my points but need a timing pointer to readjust my timing. Anybody know where I can get a timing pointer for this engine that...
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    Freeze Plug Options

    During the winterizing of my boat a couple of weeks ago, I apparently didn't get all of the water out of the block and a freeze plug pushed out. Hopefully that was all that was done. I realized after noticing the freeze plug was out, that I had some rust blocking my drain tap on that side not...
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    Ford Timing Cover

    Does anybody know why there is a slot at the bottom of the gasket surface for the circulating pump on a Ford timing cover? I noticed one on mine after I removed my circulating pump for cleaning and a new gasket. When I reinstalled and ran the engine, water drained from this slot for about a...
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    Exhuast Shutters in 888 Merc.

    Hello all!<br /><br />I have read a few posts regarding exhaust shutters in the 888 Mercruiser stern drives, and most indicate that they are in the base of the Y-Pipe. I was wondering if anyone had an exploded parts view of the Y-Pipe with the exhaust shutters showing their particular location...
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    Hydraulic Trim Hose

    Anyone ever changed the hydraulic hose running from the reverse valve to the transom connector down in the engine compartment on a merc? Mine is busted and it almost looks like a either need the local midget or pull the exhaust manifolds off the engine to get to it. I can't even see where it...
  9. kwoolard

    Mercruiser Type 1 Drive - Shifting Problems

    I have an 888 mercruiser drive and I am experiencing shifting problems that I thought were fixed. I'll start by telling you what I have done/replaced to fix the problem. <br /><br />I have replaced both upper and lower cables, the shift arm and upper shift shaft and bushings, and a new control...
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    Boomyal??? FORD Rocker Arm Studs and Lifter Questions

    I am currenlty in the process of replacing my head gaskets. The heads have been off for a couple weeks for servicing and to allow me, with what free time I have, to clean up the engine block. I will be installing them tonight and had a question about the lifters and the valve train.<br /><br...
  11. kwoolard

    Lower Unit Shift Cable Replacement

    I have a 1974 888 Mercruiser with I think what is referred to as a Pre-Alpha Type I drive. I am replacing the lower shift cable and have noticed in my Seloc manual that there are two different measurements between the brass barrel and the cable guide. One is 5-7/8" and the other 6". One is...
  12. kwoolard

    Hey Rodbolt ?

    Do you know anybody around eastern NC that would have a good used drive bell housing for an 1974 888 mercruiser? It measures 7-1/16" across the ears. I need to replace mine and was frightened by the cost of a new one.<br />Thanks
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    Distributor Question

    I have an 1974 888 302 Mercruiser and I am having trouble determining what make/model of distributor that I have. I cannot see any casting numbers on the side of the distributor (I guess that is where they would be). The only thing I can say is that I have a clamp down style cap. Just not...
  14. kwoolard

    Cooling Question: SOLVED!!!

    I have a 1974 888 302 Mercruiser with which I have been battling overheating problems for the past year. I currenlty have the center rise manifold and riser setup using the old three hose style used with the oem log style manifolds. I have generated a couple of threads on this topic in the...
  15. kwoolard

    Hydraulic Trim Pump

    Currently my trim pump is just sitting in the bottom of my engine compartment and I would like to securely fasten it somwhere. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where and how these trim pumps should be properly secured in the engine compartment? Also, I am very limited to space on the...
  16. kwoolard

    Trim Gauge

    What make/model trim gauge would be a good replacement for the OEM gauge that was installed on my 1974 888 Mercruiser? Would any Teleflex trim gauge work or do they require different sending units?<br /><br />Thanks<br />KW
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    Exhaust Steam

    1974 302/Ford 888 Mercruiser<br /><br />How much steam if any should I see coming out of the exhaust while running on the muffs? I am getting a considerable amount only a couple of minutes after startup.
  18. kwoolard

    Ignition Timing

    I have been battling an overheating problem the entire summer. Check out the discussion: Engine Overheating <br /><br />I have tried everything except play with the timing. I have been reading up a little on that topic and have a few questions. First of all, without even checking the timing...
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    Engine Overheating

    I have an 1974 888/302 Mercruiser. A few months ago I removed the exhaust manifolds and risers, cleaned them in muriatic acid and replaced all hoses and the thermostat housing. I have center riser manifolds, however, the engine was originally equipped with the log style manifolds. Therefore...
  20. kwoolard

    Operating Temperature

    I have a 1974 Mercruiser 888, 302 Ford I/O and have a question about the operating temperature of the engine. I have recently removed the manifolds and risers and cleaned them thoroughly in muriatic acid. After cleaning the water flow through the manifolds and risers is great. I replaced all...
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