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  1. FreeBeeTony

    Maximum Pressure

    I am trying to find a leak in my cooling system. ​Have removed the H/E and is fine. ​I have rigged up a set up applying pressure to the big hose going to the circ pump and plugged up the return hoses from the manifolds to the H/E. ​I'm using a cheap 12V pump.......hard to regulate pressure. How...
  2. FreeBeeTony

    Exhaust Manifold to Head Stud

    Am going to be R&Ring my exhaust manifolds and wand to use studs while removing and replacing. What is the thread size and is there a P/N for the stud I want?
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    I/O vs OB

    I'm sure this has been bought up before......maybe even by myself. Interested to now what others think..............I'll keep my opinion to myself for now.............
  4. FreeBeeTony

    New Outdrive

    Installed "new/rebuilt" outdrive today. ​Seems to shift very well. Hope to splash tomorrow. Will report results.
  5. FreeBeeTony

    Thrust Washer Qusetion

    Just picked-up my "new" outdrive. ​Put my thrust washer on and it seems to be rubbing against the zinc on the prop shaft. The expert said it's OK.
  6. FreeBeeTony

    OD Resevoir vs no Resevoir

    Any opinions here? ​To use or not to use?
  7. FreeBeeTony

    To SEI or not to SEI

    Looks like I'm in the market for an outdrive..... ​I know this has been asked before but...........what's the consensus?
  8. FreeBeeTony

    Stuck Outdrive

    Was going out today, heard the engine RPM's change when getting on plane. Backed-off right away. Tried again and it sounded like I spun the prop, engine rev'd high. Make a long story short, drive goes into gear, prop doesn't turn. Open the engine hatch and find gear oil reservoir overflowed with...
  9. FreeBeeTony

    '97 225 Offshore

    Have a friend w/ a problem ​He says at ~1500RPM he gets an alarm, engine seems like it's going to slall then picks-up again. I'm an I/O guy........what will set that alarm off?
  10. FreeBeeTony

    Lower Shift Cable Replacement

    Replaced my lower shift cable this year. ​I've owned the boat since '05 and it's an '84; no telling when it was done last. Just dropped it in the water and what a difference!! Was a little worried about the adjustment but it shifts great; no grinding at all, nice and smooth!! Just...
  11. FreeBeeTony

    Prop: To paint or not to paint

    I keep my boat in a salt water slip ~6mos/yr. ​Last year is the 1st year I saw any growth on the pro. It's an I/O so the prop is always in the water. I put on ~60-80hrs/year. Any thoughts on antifouling paint on the prop?
  12. FreeBeeTony

    Lower Shift Cable Adjustment

    I know the adjustment is 6" between the center of the barrel to the center of the hole at the tip when fully pressed in (fwd. gear). After I made the adjustment and looked at the shift slide it appeared to be sticking out too much. I left it for now. Question: does this adjustment need to...
  13. FreeBeeTony

    U-Joint Bellows and Lower Shift Cable Replacement

    I replaced my u-joint bellows and lower shift cable today. ​Fought me a little but got the job done in about 4hrs. Bellows were 5 yrs old (OEM) and still looked pretty good. Lower shift cable was 10+ years od and showed some light rust on the inner cable....hope to see some improvement here...
  14. FreeBeeTony

    Wiring Question

    I have a '84 Grady White Offshore 241. (Mercruiser I/O) ​I am in the process of replacing the fuse panel. My question is regarding the fuse panel. I can't see where the wire to power the ignition switch is coming from. There looks like a 20A fuse under the dash located near the key...
  15. FreeBeeTony

    Lower Shift Cable Replacement

    I am going to be replacing the lower shift cable on my boat this year. First time attempting this project. I believe it's an MR1(?) drive (lower has the pin on the drive shaft). Is it recommended to replace the upper shift lever also?
  16. FreeBeeTony

    Bellow Replacement

    I will be replacing my bellows in the spring. I have done it once before successfully but don't recall which end of the u-joint bellows to connect 1st.....the transom side or the bell housing side? ​Was looking for the videos I referenced last time but don't recall which ones they...
  17. FreeBeeTony

    Hole in Water Tube

    Separated the drive to replace the water pump (entire kit), I do this every other year ​The engine is FWC'd w/ a engine mounted raw water pump so the water pump is only cooling the drive. Found a hole in the water tube between the water pump and the pocket cover Don't really want to fool with...
  18. FreeBeeTony

    Lower Shift Cable Tool

    Is there a reason this special tool is needed? ​Can you just use a standard socket?
  19. FreeBeeTony

    Easy Shift

    Is easy shift something that can be added to a system w/o it? ​Not even really sure what easy shift is.......I'm assuming it's some kind of an assist in shifting into gear.
  20. FreeBeeTony

    Lower Shift Cable Replacement

    I'm due to replace my bellows this year and thought it might be a good idea to replace the lower shift cable at the same time ​Want to go OEM.............is there a P/N for a Mercruiser Kit to replace the cable w/ all the parts?.....ie bushings, slide shifter (?), etc.....
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