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I need a few items to make my engine complete. Finding these used has proven tough. I am hoping someone here knows where these parts are.
Exhaust elbows that connect to the "Y" pipe.
Power steering pump and heat exchange as well as lines. All parts I need are in image. Any help would be huge!
I am reassembling a Merc Alpha upper unit and have come across an issue with what I am reading in the manual. The manual states to tighten the nut on the gear yoke until you start to feel the drag on the bearing. Then turn the nut 2 x 360 then 1/3 turn. At this point set the preload with a...
Ok, bring on the hate posts.
I cringe every time I see that EDIT pool noodle thread.:mad: How would you guys feel if you bought a boat and found out it was stuffed full of pool noodles below your deck? I would start to wonder what else has been "Mickey Moused" on the boat. I have seen these...
Bought a boat from a guy for $500.00. 2.3L omc with cobra drive. Hull is in great shape. Got the boat to the shop and once I found a soft spot in the floor I started chasing rot. I decided to take out the engine and drive and repower with a 350 4 bolt main and alpha drive.
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Wanted to know what king of gear oil I should use in a 1999 8hp Johnson 4 stroke. Doesn't seem like it would take even a liter. Is Murcury gear iol ok? I noticed the gear lube in there now isn't green but the clearer stuff.