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    Rotating engine by hand >>

    I need to determine if an engine is seized without engaging the starter. Can I rotate the engine by hand ? The engine is a Mercruiser 250 cubic inch straight 6 . Can I use a socket on the crankshaft pulley to rotate it, and if so, in what direction-clockwise or counter ?
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    '82 4 hp starter rope moves flywheel

    Reassembled my motor after installing new coils. Model number is E4BRHCNR There is a horizontal lever on the front of the motor. It changes the timing and moves a cam which controls the carb. When I place the lever in the "start" position, then pull the rope, the flywheel turns to the left and...
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    How to seal vent screw 4hp 1982 Rude

    The exploded diagram at BRP does not show any kind of seal or o-ring on the vent screw. LINK to BRP: http://12.2.215.22/pub/default.asp?SessionId=969b0db0f5e14fb4926ba00393257c6a&Lang=EN&brands=EJ,ATV,SEADOO,SKIDOO,SPORTBOAT,LYNX,ROADSTER The seal for the drain plug is too big to fit in the...
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    Can't get steering cable back in tube

    I recently bought a 1979 Sea Ray SRV240 hardtop in fantastic cosmetic and mechanical shape except for the steering. The steering was locked up, and using advice I found in this forum I was able to remove the steering cable from the steering assembly over the weekend. I can't get it to go back...
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    Difference between Alpha 1, Gen 1 and Gen 2

    I just got a 1979 SeaRay SRV-240 in fantastic condition, and it is only the second I/O I have had. Mostly I have had outboards. The original outdrive was upgraded about 7-8 years ago to an Alpha 1, but I am not sure if it is Gen 1 or Gen 2. What are the differences/distinctions, because I need...
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    Will not start, then suddenly back to perfect

    I have 1993 225 hp Ocean Pro. It will start cold if you justprime it and look at the key hard. Once I get going at planing speed, it will shut down after anywhere from a couple of minutes to 20 minutes. After anywhere from 3 minutes to 20 minutes of cursing and waiting, it fires up great. It...
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    Source of tilt parts for 1975 85 hp Johnson?

    I bought an old bass boat with a 1975 hp Johnson which runs like a bat out of hell. Problem is, it does not have power tilt or trim, and the flip-down trailering bracket is missing. Can anyone confirm which of the optional power tilt units from the mid to late 1970's will fit this model ? I...
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    Water tube repair @ pump housing; '93 225 Rude

    Thanks to all for their help and suggestions tracking down the source of the intermittent problem in my new old motor. Although it may not be the source of my intermittent engine shutdown, I pulled the gearcase last night to begin rebuild of the pump. See my post below for more info on that...
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    '93 225 no start update; powerpack or water pump?

    Posted last week about an engine shut-down problem after it runs perfectly for 20 minutes or so. HAve to sit and wait 1 hour or so to get it to re-start. Engine turns, but will not run. Suspect it is a heat-induced intermittent failure of the powerpack. Took it out yesterday, went about 1 mile...
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    '93 225 runs great, then shuts down for 2 hours,why?

    '93 225 hp Evinrude Ocean. Bought boat 3 weeks ago, moved it 25 miles to a temporary slip. The motor shut down 800 yds from the slip. Next day, I replaced the water sep and in-line filter. Took it out again, ran fine then RPM's went down and it shut off. 2 hours later, it starts up fine and...
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