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    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    Ok one last question, which is better rubber pressed hub or modular hub? I almost always boat in rivers where hitting stuff is a common occurrence.
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    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    Are there any particular brands i should look into ? I had a solas prop before and liked it.
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    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    I can't really afford more than 1 replacement prop at the moment so whatever i buy will be all it gets.
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    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    Yeah im mostly wondering if a different size could give me better top end since 38 seems a little slow. My 85hp evinrude did 34 on a heavy fiberglass trihull.
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    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    Ok i took the old prop off and its a mercruiser part #48-78122-21 which comes up as a 21 pitch 13 3/4 diameter. My wide open throttle rpm was about 4300-4400 at 38mph. Is there anything to gain by going up or down a size? Just curious before i replace like for like. The prop finder on the...
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    correct prop for 74 mercruiser 140hp

    well boys i busted my prop on a rock today while on the river. Does anyone know what size i should order for a stock engine? Boat is an 18ft aluminum bow rider
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    Best source for a new remote control and cables

    What do you guys use for new remote controls and cables? I have a very old unit that needs to be changed out.
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    No reverse no matter how i adjust the shift cables

    Where do i buy the template for checking play in the lower gearcase shift shaft ? I saw a youtube video of a guy using a protractor and wire wound around the splined lower shaft to check.
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    No reverse no matter how i adjust the shift cables

    Are the aftermarket shift cable kits any good? I did see some play in the bell housing shift shaft bushings before the drive was on, but at the time i wasnt sure if it would be a problem.
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    No reverse no matter how i adjust the shift cables

    Whats the procedure for checking if the play is in my lower gearcase or in the shift cable/upper shift shaft ?
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    No reverse no matter how i adjust the shift cables

    Is there any part of the shift linkage that is known to wear more than others? I read some posts about the shift spool inside the gearcase being a known issue.
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    No reverse no matter how i adjust the shift cables

    good catch i was using the 5 7/8" adjustment for the very early drives instead of 6 inches. My setup consists of a late mc1 transom assembly with alpha 1 outdrive, bellhousing and gimbal ring. I did the test described above for play in the shift mechanism and got 5/8" while holding the prop in...
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    No reverse no matter how i adjust the shift cables

    In my never ending saga of problems with this pos setup i now can't get the shifting mechanism adjusted such that the drive will go into forward and reverse. I followed all the instructions in the factory manual but there isn't enough travel in the master shift cable to get the drive to go...
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    How to adjust reverse lock valve without pressure gauge.

    No external valve on the transom assembly I realized i was reading the wrong section of the manual 😅. It says to just line up the marks which i will try now.
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    How to adjust reverse lock valve without pressure gauge.

    Anyone have any tips on adjust a reverse lock valve without the pressure gauge as outlined in the factory manual?
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    Trim cylinders bleeding down fast

    Well i got it fixed. There was a blown out o ring in one of the cylinders. Filled it with sae30 and it seems to be working well. The pump even sounds better with the thicker oil.
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    Trim cylinders bleeding down fast

    So far i've gone through the trim pump and all the check valves seemed ok for the most part. Little bit of corrosion on some of them but not the one that holds pressure in the rams. the cylinders havent been opened probably since new so i have no idea what they look like inside. Whats a good...
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    Trim cylinders bleeding down fast

    What would be the most likely cause of trim cylinders that dont stay pumped up?
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    Converting hydraulic trim sender to gimbal mounted trim sender

    Thanks bondo it does work with the original gauge (y). Is there any benefit to removing the hydraulic sender cylinder or is it ok to leave it in the fluid circuit?
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    Converting hydraulic trim sender to gimbal mounted trim sender

    I currently have the old old style transom mounted trim sender thats hooked up to the trim hydraulics. The new setup thats installed right now has an alpha one gimbal ring with the earmuff trim sender and limit switch. My question is can i just snip the wires off the old sender and splice to...
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