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    Quadrajet. Mixture screws

    1988 Mercruiser v6 205 HP. Q Jet 4 Barrel. My mixture screws are flat on the end like a screw driver end. Can't find anything to fit it properly suggestions please. Thanks,
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    Quadrajet. Vacume

    1988 v6 205 up. Pachanga. 19 ft. Quadrajet 4 barrels Iis it possible to set the carb using. Vacuum If so where is the port located.
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    Stainless prop

    Why are stainless props better than aluminum.
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    Trim sensor wiring

    I can't seem to figure ot how to wire the trim & tilt sensors I have the manual but I am stupid. Need. To know where they go specify. My engine has that Mercator thing a magic on it Please in the simplest terms 1988 sea ray Pachanga 19 ft. 4.3 v6 Also having problems adjusting the shift...
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    Engine Mount Nuts

    1988 mercruiser v6 205 hp. Trying to align the engine. Question is, What size is the nuts holding motor to the motor mounts . I tried 1, 1.1/8. 1 1/6. 27 mm. No luck Thanks,Rich
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    Drive wont go in all the way

    Ok. I have read the posts on alignment. Of the engine and I used the alignment tool and it went in very Easy ,BUT I get NO lines on it when I remove it . I am pretty sure the bearing is in all the way as I follow ed instructions on putting the alignment bar together. Suggestions please. Thanks,Rich
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    Gimbal bearing

    1988 mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1( oyster white) Changing gimbal bearing and bellows. Question is , New bearing has dot at 12 0clock puts grease hole at 6 pm. My grease zerk is at 4 pm. The slots on back are On Each side. Not on top and bottom. Do I ignore the dot and put bearing grease hole in...
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    Trim sensor wiring

    Have 1988 mercruiser 4.3 xl Replacing. Trim limit & sender switches. The previous owner cut the old wires off so I don't know where they go. Especially the purple wire and 2 blue . I have 2 solenoids I tried following the manual but still having a problem. Thanks Rich.
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    Distributor advance

    72 225 omc sterndrive What effect does to much or to little advance have on RPM. My problem is engine acts like it is now getting fuel surges . New fuel pump, rebuilt carb, advance set about 22* Thanks, Rich
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    How many CC carb. should I have.

    1972 225 omc sterndrive. What size carb should be on it. I just bought a rebuilt 650 cc Q jet. The mechanic says it is to big only turned adj. Screw out 1/4 turn. Now can't get full throttle.
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    thee wire 2 1 wire alternator omc

    1972 omc stern drive 225 horsepower right now I have a external regulator if I put a 01 wire alternator on there with an internal regulator what wiring changes do I have to make . thanks rich
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    carb. electric choke.

    1972 225 sterndrive electric shift. Omc Changing the carb. To the correct marine type. I want to go to a electronic choke, is there a place to hook the hot wire to in the engine compartment rather than running the wire to the ignition switch. Thanks, Rich
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    ballast resistor

    1972 omc 225 sterndrive Ignition resistor Does it matter what side of the resistor is in or out
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    tilt cover o ring

    72 omc sterndrive electric shift. I purchased a gasket kit for the tilt cover, where does the large o ring go. Thanks Rich
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    tilt clutch

    72 oMC 225 sterndrive till clutch took it all apart grease it all up and put it back together still have the drive propped up should I be able to turn the worm gear by hand with no load on it
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    tilt clutch cover grease fitting

    I read to put a grease fitting in the cover to keep the tilt clutch lubed and free of water. I want to know what the best location for the zerk is , can't Be in the fill cap because it would hamper removal of the cap. Also how do I tell if the clutch PAC is in good operating condition. Thanks...
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    sterndrive clutch

    1972 225 sterndrive omc Tilt clutch, is the clutch plates &springs replaceable or do you just clean them and relube. Thanks, Rich
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    out drive goes down not up

    1972 225 electric shift sterndrive omc. The o/ d goes down, up only if you help lift it up. Battery test 12.8 v new motor and solonid, new switch. Clutch oil good no water. Thanks, Rich What should I do.
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    electric shift sterndrive

    What can I do to make the outdrive more reliable. I always goes down but it doesn't go up. I have replaced the motor and solonid. It seems like it works when it feels like it. 1972 225 sterndrive electric shift. Thanks, Rich
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    vacume

    How much vacume does a marine engine produce. I want to set the carburator using the vacume guages. 1972 225 HP omc My classic car has about 15 # at idle. What should the boat have. Thanks, Rich
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