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    Aligning Engine on OMC sterndrive

    I have a simple question. I think i am correct i just need someone to tell me for sure. I am getting ready to align my engine in preparation for reinstalling the outdrive. Anm I correct in assuming that all of the engine ajustment to facilitated by adjusting the front motor mount up or down ...
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    filling omc sx outdrive with fluid

    I have an omc sx outdrive that i need to put outdrive fluid in. I cannot get the lower plug out at all. I know that I am supposed to fill the lower unit from the bottom until it fills up to the overflow port bu the shifter cable, then fill the upper unit thru the cap on the top of the drive...
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    trouble shooting ignition problem

    OK here my issue. When I turn the ignition switch to first position ( when it would be when engine was running) i have instrument lights, bilge pump, blower ect. but nothing happens when i turn it to the start position. I have jumped the solenoid and the motor cranks but wont start. so my...
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    3.7l mcm190 locked up ?

    I have a 1985 MCM190, 3.7L I cannot get the motor to turn over at all. I have tried with the starter as well as by hand. I have removed the spark plugs and pulled the outdrive off but neither had any effect. The engine has an integrated alternator on the front of the crankshaft so there is...
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    Have pre alpha outdrive want to replace with alpha

    I have a 1968 boat with a mercruiser 120 the outdrive is a pre alpha. I have a 1992 alpha sterndrive that I would like to upgrade to ? I have been told that this is possible and also told that it is impossible (or at least completely sensele$$ due to the modifications needed.) Can someone give...
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    Checking out pre alpha w/o disassembling

    I have 2 pre alpha stern drives. One came off my boat and the other I bought off craigslist. My boat is a 68 and the one from craigslist is an 82. I am completely restoring the boat and doing some basic maintainance to the engine (4cyl 120 2.5 ) My question is this, Is there any way to...
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    68 Glastron to Center Console conversion

    I have a 1968 Glastron, 20 ft cuddy with a Mercruiser 120 IO that I recently bought. Before I go any further let me warn you that the boat, with running engine and "Gator" trailer set me back a whopping $300.00. Given my considerable investment you can understand that I had extremely high...
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    Removing Mercruiser I/O 120

    I am planning on pulling the engine out of my boat. It is a 153 CI mercruiser 120 4 cyl. I am aware of the single front mount. My question is what do I need to remove near the rear of the engine to free it. I think I had heard someone say that there are two bolts that need to be removed (one...
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    small "hydraulic" rams on pre alpha

    I have a 1968 Mercruser I/O 120 with a prealpha stern drive. I have 2 Hydraulic cylinders that have lines (one per cylinder) connected to the gimbal housing. It also has 2 smaller "cylinders" (about 7-8 Inches)which look to be hydraulic but have no lines running to them at all. They connect to...
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    Need clarification on Mercruiser Stern Drive

    I have a 1968 20 Ft Glastron I/O with a 153ci inline 4 cyl. My outdrive has the eye lift hole on the cap. I am told it is a MC-1. Can anyone verify this and or tell me what other information I can provide to determine if it is in fact an MC-1 ? Also is there any other name for the MC-1. I...
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