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    U- Joints?

    Thought I had a power steering problem, tightened belts, bleed lines, and checked fluid. That didnt change anything. After reading some posts here I am thinking I may need to replace my u-joints. 1989 Alpha 1 Had all new bellows,gimbal bearing and shift cable replaced this spring. First...
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    Power steering Problem

    Hello again, I had a new rebuilt 5.7 Mercruiser put in my boat last fall. The steering worked fine before the old motor was pulled. Now, for some reason my steering is choppy, or say ratcheting. The you can actually feel the boat shake when turning at low speeds. Any idea on what it could be...
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    Closed Cooled Merc 5.7 260 hp operating temp?

    Hello, I am in the process of breaking in a rebuilt Mercruiser 5.7. Can someone tell me what the correct operating temp should be? Thanks in advance.
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    Three ?'s, steering, operating temp, belt

    Hello, I just launched my newly rebuilt Mercruiser 5.7, 260hp. First question, my steering is say, ratcheting, or chopy, not sure on the correct term. When i turn, the boat will actually shake a bit and a i feel it in the wheel. Could I have air in the lines? I forgot, were talking about power...
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    Alpha One Power Trim Problem

    I replaced my trim pump assembly this evening. Reason being, the old one acted up and considering the unit was 21 years old I decided to replace it. Previously when trying to raise the outdrive with the helm switch it would stop after only a few seconds. It would go down fine. My trailer button...
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    Mercruiser Vs Aftermarket trim/pump asy?

    I need to replace my entire trim pump assembly. My motor just died, the reservoir leaks, and the bracket looks as if it has a few hours before it totally disintegrates. Has anyone had any luck with the aftermarket assembly. Reason I ask is price related. Mercruiser is anywhere from $500 to a...
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    Not using lower unit water pump???

    Hello, I have a question. I just had a mechanic come out to replace my bellows, pump rebuild, lower shift, trim senders and a bearing. That said, when he started tearing it down. He notice the the hoses were not installed and plugged. He looked at me and said after 30 years he's never seen...
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    New Carb Suggestions for 5.7 350 Mercruiser

    Hey all, In some of my previous posts, I mentioned that I had a Rochester Q-Jet. Seems like lots of negative feedback for those. I am open for some ideas for a new carb. Any Suggestions? Or what is everyone else running on there engines with success? Thanks in Advance
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    350 at take off bogs,gurgles, won't plane.

    My 350 at take off is bogging down. I can slowly get on plane by easing into it, then it will open up around 3k and take off. Cannot bury the throttle at all. Once on plane the boat runs great. Anyone have any ideas. I am not sure if its not getting enough fuel or too much. I checked the filter...
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    Backfire at 4000rpm 350 Mercruiser

    Hello, I am new to the I/O world. And its been many years since actually turned a wrench on a real motor, not a computer. Heres my issue, i ran my boat Sunday for the first time since purchase. She seemed to run ok up through 3800, when i tried to open it up it started backfiring. The owner was...
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    Cannot get outdrive to go up or down

    Hello All, I have been lurking this week, and have now joined. This site looks to be very informative. And I have my first question. I purchased and 89 Grady White Gulfstream Thursday. My outdrive will not go up or down. I was told by the previous owner that it needed a solenoid. So I went...
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