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    Spun Prop or Coupler?

    This seems to be a common question. Here is my scenario. 1980, Sea Ray SRV 225 with a Mercruiser 228. I had been experiencing some overheating problems this year but only at high rpms. Still I had no problem getting up on plane and there was no slippage to the prop. I figured the overheating...
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    Pre-Alpha shifting into Neutral

    I just installed a new lower shift cable and adjusted the cable and interupt switch per the Mercruiser manual. Lower shift cable mounting stud on the shift plate is in its bottom position and I've got the 6" measurement when in forward. Shift interupt roller appears to be in the center lobe...
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    Pre-Alpha Alpha compatability

    The gimble housing on my 1980 pre-alpha 228 has quite a bit of corrosion. Seems like there are plenty of Gen 1 Alpha drive units in good shape being parted out. It also seems like there are a lot of parts and maintenance compatibilities between the two. It makes me wonder how many of the...
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    Pre Alpha Shifting Problems

    '80 pre alpha lower unit on a Mercruiser 228 on a Searay Shifting has been vauge. Came into dock the boat and had to put it in reverse and then couldn't get it out of reverse. Looked at the shift plate and the black plastic cable end guide on the lower unit shift cable was bending, preventing...
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    Pre Alpha Shifting Problems

    IGNORE THIS POST, DUPLICATE However, please respond to the other similarly titled thread to share your insight. '80 pre alpha lower unit on a Mercruiser 228 on a Searay Shifting has been vauge. Came into dock the boat and had to put it in reverse and then couldn't get it out of reverse...
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    Sealing Lower Unit Screws

    I've been trying to seal the lower unit gear case on a '69 Evinrude 9.5. The lube keeps leaking through the screw holes. How do I seal these? The spaghetti seal is on the outside of the screws so the it does not affect their sealing. Also thread sealant does nothing since the threads are...
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    1980 Srv 225

    Just picked up one of these and I'm looking for copies or scans of any brochures or manuals for it. I haven't been able to find anything so far. Does any one have anything?
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    '64 Johnson 5.5 - Spark Plug Keeps Failing

    At least that is what I suspect. Here are the details. I'll put two new spark plugs in the engine and it will run great for ~2 hours. Then, it starts only firing on one cylinder and I lose power. Putting in a new spark plug seems to fix it short term until the same thing happens again.<br...
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    1961 Lund K19 Lake Lounger

    Anyone familiar with this boat? Not sure about the Lake Lounger title but it has something like that. I'm looking at one and wanted to see if anyone had any experiences or knowledge about them.
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    Propeller Shaft Oil Seal Groove

    I have a '69 Evinrude 9.5 that has had oil leaking from the lower unit. I dissasembled the lower unit and found that the lip on the propeller shaft oil seal had worn a groove in the propeller shaft. I assume that even if I installed a new seal, the groove would not allow an adequate seal and...
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