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    trouble reinstalling lower unit

    I,m having a heck of a time trying to put my pre-alpha or R type mercruiser lower unit back on. I can't seem to get it in gear. The book says and everyone has told me to turn the shift shaft clockwise and the prop will lock in drive and will not spin clockwise therefore putting it in forward...
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    having trouble getting my lower unit back on right

    O.K. I replaced my impeller and am now having a hard time getting my lower unit (mercruiser) on and working right. I can get it on and I'm making sure it is in forward gear by rotating the shift shaft and ensuring the prop won't turn clock wise and the throttle lever is forward. But when I get...
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    new to this boating game

    We just purchased our first boat, a 1982 Sea Ray with a Chevy 350 260hp and a mercruiser outdrive. We know very little about boats or boating, any good books/manuals you could recommend or friendly advice? Don't want to look too stupid out there. Thanks. :p
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    engine dies when put into gear

    I have an 1982 Sea Ray with a 260hp GM 350 and a mercruiser (R) outdrive. This boat is new to me and is also my first. I replaced the impeller and its housing and all went well, now it dies as soon as I put it in gear. It starts fine and idles fine but as soon as I put it in gear, forward or...
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