Search results

  1. holorinhal

    Gear noise in outdrive

    We went out to the lake last weekend and every thing was working and sounding nice and quiet after the gimbal bearing replacement. We went for a long cruise and after returning, the drive is making a lot of gear noise. The noise does not sound like the grumbleing of the gimbal. The noise sounds...
  2. holorinhal

    Service manual's for MCM 260 and appropriate drive.

    I have a 1981 MCM 260 Mercruiser and 81 pre alpha. The serial # for the engine is 5820467 and ss# for the drive is 5735054. All this time I have been thinking it is an 83 year modle and turns out to be an 81 year modle. DonS could You or any one else please tell Me what service manuals I need...
  3. holorinhal

    Exhaust manifold is hot to the touch

    I have an 81 260 hp/ 5.7 mercruiser. The temp acording to the gauge runs around 160- 170, however the manifolds are hot to the touch. I have been told that the manifolds should feel cool and be able to keep Your hand on them. I s this true or is it normal for the Manifold to feel hot?
  4. holorinhal

    drive shaft bellows replacement

    Ok I have an "83 merk #1 pre alpha drive. I am to the point of installing the drive shaft bellows. I have the tube so there is no exhoust to replace. Is there any tricks to doing this. The bell housing is allready off. should I attach the bellows to the bell housing first, then install the...
  5. holorinhal

    proper use of an alignment bar

    In the picture below what is the point in which the bar should bottom out. When bottomed out will the bar touch the gimbal bearing? Also how do You read the alignment bar to know if every thing is perfect ,or if somthing has to move one way or another?
  6. holorinhal

    Gimbal bearing notches,In or Out?

    Do the two notches on the gimbal bearing go in toward the engine or out toward the drive?
  7. holorinhal

    Intake manifold gaskets?

    What is the difference between marine and automotive intake gaskets? I run in fresh lake water only and am running an edelbrock torqer intake. Will the auto gaskets wok fine for My application?...H
  8. holorinhal

    Permalube gimbal bearing?

    I baught a new gimbalbearing from my local mercruiser dealer. It is a genuine merc/quicksilver product. The service tec said that they changed the bearing to a sealed unit and no need to align the grease hole and to plug with provided plug. He also said there was no need for t grease seal any...
  9. holorinhal

    Upper shift shaft upgrade bushings?

    I am changing the shift shaft bushings in My #1 drive. As it is the older style with the small bushing and small seal on the bottom of the upper bore. there is a thin seat or register where the old seal went. what happens with this register ridge when You install the new bell shaped bushing...
  10. holorinhal

    Best online site to buy parts and tools?

    Which online sites are best for buying mercruiser parts and specialty tools?
  11. holorinhal

    Upper shift shaft

    I have a question about the upper shift shaft. I have the Merc 260 and I am replacing the shift cable. The arm at the top of the shaft was real loose but I tightend the set screw and it tightened back up, however the little roller is chewed up a little so I am going to replace it. The shaft...
  12. holorinhal

    How to remove and replace a Starter motor on Mercruiser 888/ford 302

    I have a 74 Wellcraft Nova with twin ford 302's I think one of the starter motors are bad. The slave solenoid just clicks and when I jump the solenoid it still just clicks, the starter does not turn over. Just looking at it ,i do not see how it can be removed without pulling the engine. it is...
  13. holorinhal

    Ignition Upgrade

    I have the twin Mercruiser 888/302 ford. I would like to know if it is posible to get rid of the points ignition and up grade to an electronic ignition system.
  14. holorinhal

    What prop should I run

    I have a 25' wellcraft Nova with twin Merc 888's. I am running alluminum props but do not know what pitch they are. engines turn about 3800 rpms at WOT. what would be the best prop to get the most speed for this size boat? No plulling ,tubeing or skiing involved.
  15. holorinhal

    bolt on performance upgrades for twin merc 888/Ford 302

    What would be the best bolt on Performance Mods for twin Merc/ford 302's? Can I upgrade the old points distributers to an HEI style? Would a better intake and a four barel carb combo give Me better performance? Thanks...Hal
  16. holorinhal

    Mercruiser 888 trim switch and gauge replacement

    Is it posible to replace the merc 888 trim switch and gauge with something that is a little more modern and easier to operate? I have twin drives and when running I have to try to push the up and out butons of both switches at the same time whitch is virtually imposible. is this the proper...
  17. holorinhal

    Twin Merc 888's,Boat lists to one side when running on plane

    I have a 25' wellcraft Nova with twin mercruiser 888's. when the boat gets up on plane and starts running, it lists to one side pretty bad. both engines are running at same rpm, and weight distribution is pretty even. Could it possibly have something to do with the trim? I would like to here...
View older results
Top