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Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to HillbillyGuy's post in the thread I would like to take a moment to say thank you with Like.

I seldom find forums where folks try to help each other. There will always be disagreements and opinions on any given question or topic...

Jul 10, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to meantobe63's post in the thread 1969 Glasspar outdrive swap out with Like.

Man, what a PAIN it was to install a drive that came right out of a bellhousing and right in (new o-rings and gaskets of course) to one...

Jul 9, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread 4.3 lt Mercriser Cranks But will not start on idle and will not idle..

I agree, it sounds like bad gas. Collect a sample.. a half teaspoon of it (out of the boat) and see if it will light on fire. If you...

Jul 9, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to nola mike's post in the thread Throttle Only Button with Like.

Sounds like you're already 1.5 beers done!

Jul 9, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to nola mike's post in the thread 1998 Mercruiser 5.7 TBI Backfiring Under Load & Loss of Power with Like.

Might want to blow some air in the cylinders to see where your leak is occurring, although the head is coming off regardless. Did you...

Jul 8, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread 1969 Glasspar outdrive swap out.

in '69 the drive for each would be the MC-1 model. The MCM120 used a 1.98:1 gear ratio in the drive. The MCM160 used a 1.68:1 gear ratio...

Jul 8, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to ratdude747's post in the thread MC-1 Drive Dog failure? with Like.

Gotcha. Ordered Quicksilver 45518T1 which is a kit with the bushings and the lever. The lever roller may be shot anyway with as sloppy...

Jul 8, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread MC-1 Drive Dog failure?.

You can use a length of threaded rod and some nuts and washers to make a puller to pull and press the bushings out and the new ones in...

Jul 8, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to nola mike's post in the thread MC-1 Drive Dog failure? with Like.

Well hell, if you're in that far you might as well replace the shift shaft bushing as well with the newer style. That's an impressive...

Jul 8, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 reacted to alldodge's post in the thread MC-1 Drive Dog failure? with Like.

The vid is good but I always just use a string and piece of the old cable, works every time

Jul 7, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread 98 4.3 Mercruiser Miss.

A bad coil doesn't act that way, at least in my experience, they either work or don't. Efi, Mpi, or Carbed? Post the serial number of...

Jul 7, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread MC-1 Drive Dog failure?.

Yes that is a lot of stretch in the lower shift cable, and why you can't get both forward and neutral to engage. It's going to be a...

Jul 7, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread Engine overheating.

Welcome... The boat info doesn't mean much, we need the engine and drive info.. serial numbers are good also.

Jul 6, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread shifter adjustment.

What's going on pal! Hope all is well.

Jul 6, 2025
Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1 replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment.

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Jul 6, 2025

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