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    OEM riser gaskets

    I have removed my riser on merc 5.7 for inspection and it had a ss metal gasket. I ordered what I thought to be OEM gasket (Quicksilver), what I got was a silver(ish) paper gasket. Is this an acceptable replacement? I did find a stainless steel one GLM offers but not familiar with them. Anyone...
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    Anyone have experience w/ Sileather or any silicone based fabric?

    I'm re-upholstering my boat this winter and exploring vinyls vs silicone material. I haven't had the chance to see a interior done with Sileather. Has anyone here worked with this material or have it in their boat? I would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks
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    gear oil reservoir

    can someone please enlighten me on how to remove the sending unit from the gear oil reservoir on a alpha 1 gen two?
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    so embarrassed...

    Oh man I want to crawl in a hole... This is so embarrassing. Finally finish my alpha one Gen 2 total reseal, water pump and bellows, gimbal replacement. Happy happy! Clean up the tools and wait...what the ?!!??. I find this under a rag. I'm usually so cautious and careful. I can't believe it. a...
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    alignment bar question

    Hey team, I was having a heck of a time with my alignment. Bar slides in somewhat easy then somewhat hard then easy again. I'm wondering what the??? I took the bar to a friends shop and put it on the lathe with a mic and see that it has .005 run out. 1) Is this enough to be a problem? 2) if I...
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    Wiring ID MerCruiser 5.7

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    shift shaft in bell housing ?

    I'm going thru a complete reseal on a new to me boat. Doing bellows R&R yesterday I notice the shift shaft in the bell housing on my A1G2 is sloppy. Looking at the price of the upper bushing ( part 6) is damn near fifty bucks!?! It also says oil in parentheses after the part in a parts listing...
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    Stern drive question

    Replacing water pump on A1G2 and I'm having trouble removing the plastic seal carrier below the water pump. Doesn't it just lift off/pry off with a couple of screw drivers off the drive shaft. I've put quite a bit of force to it but can't get it to budge. What am I missing? should I pu t some...
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    trim rams

    I just got my trim switch to operate on the throttle control but I have the out drive off for service. Is it okay to run my trim rams to see if the limit switch is set correctly? Extending 20'' +-1/4'' or do I have to wait until the out drive is installed. I'd like to be able to check the trim...
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    Trying to ID engine

    Hello forum. I'm looking for info on my new purchase. Boat originally had a Merc 5.7. Looking today with a boroscope I see a repower badge. Serial number 92005449. date 08312004. Bore OS .030 Thrust width STD This SN number is not recognized when I enter for parts search. Can anyone verify this...
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    Force 125 rebuild has leaking exhaust plate gasket

    Just rebuilt my 1988 force 125 with Wiesco pistons .030 over sized. All gaskets and seals were replaced. I was following break in procedure and was about 7-8 hrs in when I noticed the exhaust plate gasket was weeping water. The engine seemed to be running OK and would idle and start fine. I had...
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