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    She just won't start easy nor stay running 4.3l

    Thanks. I already did all that. Post carb cleaning it would still not start again. Was hoping it was the problem. Even starter fluid is not helping. I did notice the only time gas had spurted out of the line was when I pumped the throttle.This was an engine that never failed me. Even after the...
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    She just won't start easy nor stay running 4.3l

    Opened carb and something was floating in it. Seemed a little dirty so cleaned it out and tried again. Nothing. I'm at a loss.
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    She just won't start easy nor stay running 4.3l

    So i just decided to pull the fuel line and turn the key and gas was pumping out so not my problem. However, boat won't start very easy nor stay running. Back story, sat for 4 years. Rebuilt carb during that time and tried to start last summer and it fired right up ran fine with 3 y/o gas...
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    She just won't start easy nor stay running 4.3l

    Without getting into the issue of why my boat won't start yet, how does the electric fuel pump work? It looks like power is supplied from the the starter. but i don't know when power is actually turned on to the pump. Going further into this, I put a volt meter under multiple conditions to the...
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    Lower drive shaft seal wear.

    thanks!
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    Lower drive shaft seal wear.

    Lower drive shaft seems to have wear around the upper seals. I can feel the difference and wondering if new seals would be ok, or is it time for a new shaft? Replaced upper seals and bellows in attempt to find why the drive gear oil was fairly milky.
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    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    Yup, I did lube. I started to remove the bearing and it freed it up where it rolled smoother. After tightening it was less restrictive but still a little inconsistent in the roll. Probably time to replace. I think I got it pretty close to spec and we'll see how it works out. I assume I have to...
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    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    Yes. The whole thing turns if I don't hold the bearing pack. If I hold the assembly horizontally as it would be in the drive the bearings roll a little smoother without the weight pulling down on them. I'm going to pull the bearings and inspect. Either rusty or just bad. Thanks.
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    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    Thanks. I got a wrench and tried to do it myself but seems the roll binds and jumps as i'm turning and it's hard to gauge since the measurement is so small. I'm reading ~4-6.5 in-lb as I turn. Not sure if the bearings are bad or if it's the rest of the components just moving around. Tried...
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    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    Is it possible to accomplish the preload on the drive shaft gear set with only a standard torque wrench or should I have a shop do it? Not worth the $$$ to invest in the dial wrench for this one time (hopefully) effort. All I was doing was to change the seals so no new bearings. Alpha one Gen 2
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    proper shift bellows install.

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    proper shift bellows install.

    sorry, Alpha G2
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    proper shift bellows install.

    I can't seem to find any info on how far the shift bellows needs to be pushed onto the cable. Does it butt up tight to the bell housing and cover the exposed metal crimp on the sheathing? Been a couple years since it was removed.
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    Exhaust Bellows or Not

    Hi All, I'm replacing the bellows on my Alpha one Gen2 and the kit came with an exhaust bellows. My current setup has just a open ended rubber tube clamped to the transome that the outdrive exhaust port slides into when the is drive attached to the gimbal housing. Question is would it be better...
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    Reason for plug position when installing u-joint?

    So I'm replacing my u-joints and I noticed the instructions state the lube plug should be facing the coupler yoke (longer spline) when installing. Is this really important? Seems to me it would make no difference. And don't call me out. Yes, I started installing it that way. :)
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    Sooty buildup in thermo housing

    This is internal to the thermo housing. Mostly within the larger connection. I cleaned out a lot of it already but you can still see some and it's not just a rusted orange mess as usual. I was covered in it like brake or exhaust dust. Due to the advanced corrosion on a couple of the hose...
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    Sooty buildup in thermo housing

    While I have a good amount of corrosion, I noticed my thermo housing had an awful lot of what appears to be exhaust soot as opposed to just rust. Black as a sheep. Now this doesn't make sense to me and last year it started easily after a couple seasons down time. No water in the oil that I...
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    shift cable guide snapped off in bell housing

    I was replacing my gimbal boot and shift cable when the shift cable guide snapped off. I've tried pb blast and a easy outs but it just won't budge. It's only brass but seems unlikely I'd be able to carefully cut it out. Any idea's? Ken
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    Gimbal Housing water inlet corrosion

    Any chance of saving this housing with jb-weld or an insert? I'd be wary of any product breaking loose and blocking my inlet or breaking the water pump. Ken
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    Exhaust manifold rusted at engine port.

    I removed my 6 season exhaust manifold and risers off to inspect over the winter and have now just gotten to it. The boat is used about ten times a year in saltwater and usually flushed after each use. I noticed the two engine ports on rear of the 4.3 v6 are carbon coated while the other 4 ports...
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