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  1. jakwi

    Correct bottom gasket for impeller kit?

    Yeah, I actually thought I'd lost the gasket, I was looking around the shop and couldn't find it, then I started to email the vendor to ask about it, and I realized the picture had it that way also. It doesn't seem like it would work. I'll definitely be using sealant this time. I guess though...
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    Correct bottom gasket for impeller kit?

    Yeah, I get that. Metal plate in the middle. Gasket on either side. Some people use sealant, some people don't. The issue is that in the past when I have done impeller changes the bottom gasket, part number 23 from your link, was actually gasket material. In this latest kit it is not, it's...
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    Correct bottom gasket for impeller kit?

    Hi all I purchased a Mercury / Quicksilver 8M0100526 Impeller Repair Kit Initially I thought there that my kit was missing my bottom gasket, but now I think maybe it has the proper bottom gasket, but I'm not sure. There is a piece that looks like the bottom gasket, but is actually made out of...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    Great videos, thanks! The sounds is basically the same without the alignment bar, when I rotate it with my fingers, just not as loud. Thanks for the info on the bearings, I know I've heard of SKF.
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    Hey Rick, That is actually super helpful, and I didn't know that. I'll skip the grease seal. Thanks!
  6. jakwi

    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    Yeah I hearyou, generally it's not the increase on one part that's a problem, it's that plus the increase on all of the other parts I need that makes the difference, it does add up. one other thing, I noticed that there is no grease seal behind my gimbal bearing. Could that be the source of the...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    My bearing is a non greasable type. It's definitely not floating on air. Thoughts on the sierra bearing? I'm not sure if his video is for a gen 1 or not, but the drawing looks identical to the manual for the gen 2. I have most of the tools, aside from the piston compressor and the drive wrench...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    ok, thanks. I believe my bellows are in good shape as they are flexible and aren't cracking at all. Without having a new bearing to compare to I'm not entirely sure on the that, but my guess is that it needs to be replaced. So inferring from your statement about rubber parts can I assume...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    Here is what the gimbal bearing sounds like
  10. jakwi

    Alpha 1 gen 2 oil in bellows

    Hi all, I'm working on my sterndrive and I've found a bit of oil in the bellows, no water, just oil. I assume this is the input shaft seal. Assuming I change the seal, do I need to replace the bellows also? They look to be in good shape, with no cracks at all in any position. Also if so are the...
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    Oil change could be easier...

    Yeah, it's a stretch for me, but I can reach it on my boat thankfully. Let me tell you though. you only make the mistake of draining your oil into a pan in the bilge once. It took months to get it mostly clean again, and I still get an oily residue coming out from hidden parts of the bilge. It's...
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    Oil change could be easier...

    Mine didn't have the drain hose connected, so I purchased one of these fumoto 101N valves. At $30 it was cheaper than the Mercruiser drain hose kit, and it works just as well. I attach a section of clear hose to it and drain to a jug on the ground. The valve is locked to prevent it from opening...
  13. jakwi

    wellcraft not charging

    I believe you have the same alternator I have, or at least very similar. The manual for troubleshooting is attached. I took mine to Advance Auto and they were able to test it. This link has a picture of your regulator with the wiring labeled. wiring connections for regulator Good luck
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    Boat Hard to Start After a Long Sit

    Hey I just have an unrelated question about the starter wiring in this post. The orange, from the alternator, bypasses the fuse and is connected directly to the red in the picture. I just fried the fuse last week because my orange was connected to the fuse, and my alternator shorted out. Just...
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    Boat Hard to Start After a Long Sit

    If you really want to know for sure you could spray a little starter fluid in the carb before you crank it the first time. If it immediately fires then evaporated gas is your issue, but if it doesn't you might have something else going on. I had a similar issue before I replaced my exhaust...
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    Oil drain hose kit thread size and pitch

    My 5.7l had the 1/2 20 size for the drain plug, I installed a fumoto 101N valve. Works great, and makes oil changes tremendously more easy.
  17. jakwi

    Mercruiser v8 cuts out when hot

    Well I took it out on Saturday, and it ran like a champ, not a single hick-up, so as best I can tell it was either a rubbed through spot in the wiring harness that I corrected or the fact that I cleaned up the contacts on the shift interrupt switch. I kind of lean towards the latter, but I don't...
  18. jakwi

    Proper trim ram oil

    I have a 2003 bayliner with an alpha 1 gen 2 stern drive. I'm not sure whether I should use 30w or power steering fluid. My manual doesn't specify, for some odd reason. Any ideas? The link shows a picture of the pump. Thanks for the help.
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    Mercruiser v8 cuts out when hot

    Hi all, I'm hoping to get some input on the latest issue. I have a Mercruiser 357 Alpha 4v. It is essentially a Mercruiser 350 repower. Carbureted engine. Background For the last month or so we have been sticking relatively close to the ramp. Maybe 20 minutes of motoring, with 5 on plane. It...
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    Weird ignition/charging issue

    I have a strange issue that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on. I have a 2003 Bayliner 245 with a 357Alpha4v Mercruiser, which is just a 350 reman. The battery charger quit earlier in the year, but since I take it out almost every weekend it hasn't been an issue. It has two interstate...
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