So the iron piston rings I ordered through advanced auto for $43.00 don't fit my engine. I found the correct part from mercruiser for $129.00 it part 8018611. My guess is that the mercruiser part is also just a cast iron ring and no better quality then the advanced auto "Sealed power ring"...
When I place the shift lever in forward or reverse it makes an abrupt sound that when engageing in gear. I know some noise is normal, but mine sounds a little harsh. I recently had the outdrive off to replace the gimble bearing. I also replaced the prop with a four blade prop. I had the boat...
Where do I get parts for this thing? Are they still available? Someone kind of mentioned on another posting that the dealer can still get parts for this. Is that true? My shifting was real stiff and it was obvious that is was comming from the control and not the cable. I took it apart and...
I have a 1996 Maxum 3.0 Alpha one Gen II, that I purchased a month ago. Two days after purchasing, I discovered the engine block had a crack about 3/4 inch below the cylinder head. I did not discover the crack until I removed the exhausted manifold. Thanks to this forum I was able diagnose the...
