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    Need Gimble Bearing Cross Reference for Alpha1 Mercruiser

    I've torn up my new gimble bearing on installation. Does anyone know any numbers for a replacement? The new one I tore up is made by SKF and has the markings "BBY-5536" and "213-Z".<br /><br />This is a 1990 Mercruiser Alpha 1
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    CV joint to replace Engine Coupler?

    Hi - is anyone aware of a CV joint that can replace an engine coupler on a 1990 Alpha1 GenII 4.3L<br /><br />It seems to me that a CV joint would be more reliable than even the most reliable rubber engine coupler. It would have better heat dissipation and be more tolerant of slight...
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    Need tips on replacing gimble bearing, gimble bellows, engine coupler

    Hi - I have a 1990 Alpha I Generation II 4.3L Mercruiser. I am the original owner. It has a bad gimble bellows, gimble bearing, and engine coupler. <br /><br />I have a very complete home shop, but no Mercury speciality tools except for the engine alignment tool. I have the Mercruiser FACTORY...
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    Best Replacement Engine Coupler for Mercruiser

    Hi guys,<br /><br />What is the best manufacturer of a replacement hub? I really don't want a Mercruiser again if it just last 6 years or so. <br /><br />I have a 1990 4.3L Alpha 1 with 560 hours.<br /><br />While I haven't actually pulled the covers off yet, I'm pretty sure I spun an engine...
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    70hp 1977 Evinrude speed related miss

    My engine has been running fine until 2 weeks ago. Now, it has a "speed" related engine miss. When tied to the dock under load (full throttle, low RPM's) it appears to run very steady, with very few misses. But as it winds up, it start missing. It will run great for 10 seconds, then sputter...
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    Solution for Hesitation (1977 70hp Johnson/Evinrude)

    My 1977 70hp Evinrude would not accelarate when the throttle was advanced. <br /><br />It turns out that the spring that advances the distributor was weak leading to the engine coughing and quiting on trying to accelerate. <br /><br />It went to 3 different mechanics before I found the...
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