Search results

  1. D

    New SE106 Outdrive Shift problem, New Lower Shift Cable Already

    Hello, I currently have an SEI SE106 drive and a 1985 Mercruiser 205 V-6 engine. Back to the past (When I had an MR205 Alpha drive on my boat)... I redid my bellows and also replaced my Lower Unit shift cable with the OEM one (Teflon just as Don recommended) because it was dying when going...
  2. D

    At this point... I think its a new outdrive for me!

    Hello, Well, I pulled the top cover off of my gear shaft housing and found carnage. Below are some pictures of the bearing cup and the gears themselves. I see the gears are rusted, the bearings look shot as well. So, at this point I think it would be cheaper for me to just get a rebuilt...
  3. D

    Understanding Mercruiser Outdrive Sealing Systems

    Mercruiser Serial #A396855 So I may be doing a reseal on a Mercruiser MR 205, I wanted to verify I am reading the manual & diagrams correctly. I am currently redoing the Driveshaft Housing yolk seal and U-Joints. I was going to pressure test the thing and see if it would hold but I also want...
  4. D

    Do I need to buy nre U-Joints?

    Hello, 1985 Mercruiser 205 Mercruiser MR outdrive serial # I just bought this boat and it has leaky bellows. The PO said that boat hadn't been out for a year and that it didn't leak before. I have dropped the drive out and attached pictures of the U-Joints. They still move smooth, no...
  5. D

    Need help on Identification of Mercruiser I/O

    Hello, Well, I walked away from a Mercruiser 470 powered boat! And then I stumbled into something nicer. I would like to have the community weigh in on this engine and drive. Mercruise 205 Serial #:454761 Drive Serial #: A396855 Comes in a Four Winns 1985 19' openbow (Horizon 190 I think...
  6. D

    Advise: Potential Purchase of a 1989 Mercruiser Alpha One

    Hello, I'm looking at a boat powered with a 1989 Mercruiser 3.7L Alpha One Powertrim XD. It is a 1989 Wellcraft 180 classic hull. The owner says he can see the serial # plate but can not read it. I am going to look at it on Saturday to see for myself. He says that the boat hasn't been on...
  7. D

    Saltwater boat selection

    Hello, I am looking at a 1989 Wellcraft 180 Classic with a 3.7L Mercruiser Alpha One drive. It's 18ft long and about 2100lbs according to iboats.com. I primariliy fish freshwater lakes but I would like something that could do a trip or two a year in saltwater. I want to fish for rockfish...
  8. D

    1974 Evinrude 115 Reverse Problem

    Hello All, I have a 1974 Evinrude 115HP 115493B engine. I have a problem with reverse gear. When I put it into reverse a couple of things happen. 1) The control shakes back and forth and I've looked under the cover and the bell crank on the shift level is bouncing up and down. It also makes...
  9. D

    1974 Evinrude 115 Manual Shift - Shift throw too short?

    Hello, I have a 1974 Evinrude 115 Model 115493B. It has a manual shift lower unit. I just purchased this boat and took it to the lake the first time yesterday. It turns out, that under load the reverse gear won't engage fully. I adjusted the cable and was able to get it into reverse but...
  10. D

    Overall Conceptual Timing Question/Assumption

    Hello, I have a 1974 Evinrude 115 HP Starflite Outboard, model 115493B. I have a question regarding the overall concept of outboard timing. As a baseline I summarize my existing knowledge of timing. In the automotive world, timing is advanced based on engine RPM and load to allow the...
Top