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    OEM riser gaskets

    Thank you for your reply Chris as well as the navigation on GLM
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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

    Exactly this. Thank you Muc. much appreciated. It's back in operation...:thumb:here's a picture showing the inside float with the plastic clip on the post.
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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

    Perfect idea thanks Rick. I did find this which states that +/- .005 tolerance is acceptable, but I'm sure that is for diameter and not run-out... I thought this was a precision instrument. :D
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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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    Outdrive Valve Assembly?

    I don't mean to but-in but may I suggest you go to your local hardware store and get a gauge and some hose/fittings and build a pressure tester yourself for the price of gas of your return trip to the dealer. Very simple to do, especially if you have gauge in the shed. Old bicycle pump? You can...
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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

    yes, OEM Merc kit 817275Q05 but something else strange about this kit...the lower gasket that goes under the water pump plate is made of metal and not gasket material and shape differently than the gasket in your video as well as the one I removed from the old water pump plate. Is this possibly...
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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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