Thank you, this really helped with my confusion, also discovered the long trim hose I ordered would not have fit any way, it was the 11 inch and not the 11.5 inch. Ordered all the parts last night. I thought this would be a simple task.........never is. I guess I can't complain these were the...
I think this is the Key note and should answer my question, which site did you see this note? Thank. you
2: If trim cylinder casting numbers are 14035-1 or 14034-1, (Trim cyl. tube length16-3/16") order the following parts: (10-90126 Screw),(14034A3 Trim Cyl. Assm. STBD.), (14035A3 Trim Cyl...
I will take a look at your links, I have been looking at mercruiser parts and BPI
The BPI site has this note:
Trim Cylinder Starboard for Mercruiser Alpha 1 Outdrive 98704A3
Starboard Power Trim Cylinder for a Mercruiser Sterndrive. It replaces cylinder # 98704A3 for Alpha using large...
Hello, I have an Alpha 1 Gen 1 sterndrive sn 0B585216. My trim hoses were in bad shape, original since 1987. when trying to install new hoses, the 2 bolts that hold on the clamping plate for the long trim hose sheared off. Extractor broke off making matters worse. I was planning on odering...
I replaced my riser this weekend after 3 years, the bolts came out a lot easer than I thought. and they looked pretty corroded. I had no coolant leaks into the oil and it did not look like the gasket was failing. My Manual does not call out the torque for the riser, I have looked everywhere...
I was doing some annual checks on my 1987 Mercruiser 3.7 165 and pulled the plugs, there was a good deal of black soot on the plugs, definitely not oily, black soot I believe indicates carbon fouling. From what I understand carbon fouling indicates it is running rich. Engine was completely...
Hello, i know there are a lot of posts on this issue. I have a Mercruiser 3.7 that was completely rebuilt. The Cam had the typical wear spots from the front seal failing, the rear seal seamed to hold but did have a small groove at the end of the seal. I had a machine shop add the speedi...
Hello, know there has been a lot of talk about this and I have been reading many posts. I recently rebuilt a MCM 165. started it the other day with the muffs and noticed that temp sender was not working. Replaced both the gauge and the sender and ran it again. Looks like it is running about...
Hello, need some help here. Just fishished complete rebuild of my mercruiser 165. I was doing a quick dry run of the engine, no fuel, but using the starter to turn over the engine to verify oil pressure. When I turn the ignition just a bit, it turns then stops. When I give it about 5 seconds...
Question about the front mount on the 3.7, when i was taking apart the old one i had a real issue getting out the bearing. finally got it out and cleaned it up with a wire brush, when i put the new bearing in it slides in freely vs press fit. there is not any play in it but was not sure if i...
Hello, hoping you could all help me out. finishing my rebuild on my mere 165 and finally getting to the exhaust riser. Manual has very little detail on the very sensitive joint. A new sierra riser with the osco mounting kit. i am confused about the torque. It instructions with Kit say use...
Hello,i am rebuilding a mercruiser 165 3.7 liter, and i am trying to bolt on the starter motor. Got a new one since the old one was rusted out. the manual calls for 60 foot pounds of torque to secure the starter......... but when i did this i broke off the bolt. the set up is confusing. The...
Hello, working on a rebuild and i am getting to the end. My Quicksilver duel action remote control needs to be replaced. i see a of Merc quicksilver replacement option by Uflex, it does nt have a trailer switch though, again not really sure what i am looking for to make sure it is compatible...
Hello, replacing my trim sender and trim limit switch on my Merc Alpha 1, the alpha 1 uses a retaining clamp for the wires with two bolts, one bolt is easy but the other is a bear. does anyone know if i the new modified clamp with a single bolt is interchangeable with the older two bolt clamp...
I am in the process of rebuilding a 470, designated by the mercruiser 165. It is an inline 4 from about 1987. Thus far i have remove everything but the cam, crank shaft, fuel filter and oil pump. I was hoping to hone and reassemble but the no 4 bore has some pitting that may be an issue, has...
