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  1. Franco_boater

    Manfiold and elbow gasket replacement / torque and bolt question

    Do you Put something on the threads something ?
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    Manfiold and elbow gasket replacement / torque and bolt question

    Hello boaters, During the winter I have inspected and repainted my manifolds + elbows. It looks fine, my question is, after torquening the bolts should i re-torque them after 1st boating? I cannot find this info and also I cannot find torque values for manifold and elbows.. I have also new...
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    Shift shaft bushing removal and install

    Hello Chris again, in manual 6 it says lip facing down, in manual for alpha 1 gen 2 it only drawing like this:… So what’s the correct? I installed both with spring up like this
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    Bellows inspection check what do You think

    Thank You so you have experience with that? Is it common problem or just my boat has issue? That’s quite serious i guess
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    Bellows inspection check what do You think

    Hello Before every season I’m inspecting my bellows, after last season I’ve found something like that; is this groove normal ? I’m also missing clip on the cable bellow because it was rusted (Last pic) Can i use regular zip tie? My boat is in the water during the summer Ciao
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    Mercruiser 4.3L TKS Carb scan tool?

    Hello Achris, unfortunately I am on the other side of the Globe ;) But I have found some info about this adapter and found a mechanic with Rinda but they have PC Version, will it work? What do You think? That would be awesome to check real hours on my boat im so excited.
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    Mercruiser 4.3L TKS Carb scan tool?

    Thats awesome but its so pricey for regular DIYer... better spend 700$ on fuel or for maintanance ;) @achris tell me what cable I need for TBV ?? Take care And there is no dealer / tech with this scanner in my area
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    Mercruiser 4.3L TKS Carb scan tool?

    I have timing lamp for timing and for RPM ive used laser meter @achris that would be awesome to figure out my engine hourse, because Ive bought a boat with aftermarket tachometer so Im curious of the hours on my engine... Do You know if this software is avaiable for DIYer? What cable I will...
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    Mercruiser 4.3L TKS Carb scan tool?

    Ciao, I have got 2005 Merc 4.3L V6 and I would like to ask You if this engine requires any scan tool? To check RPMS, oil pressure, how the timing works etc? I believe its TB V.
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    Impeller base gasket Alpha One Gen 2 question

    When I was replacing impeller 1st time, I had plate with 2 gaskets already attached, but 3 years ago bought new OEM impeller with set like on pic # 1
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    Impeller base gasket Alpha One Gen 2 question

    Hello my friends I hope you are doing well, 3 years ago ive replaced my impeller, now i want to check it, I ve found OEM gasket in my stock, its OEM Quicksilver but its different than Ive used in the past I think i have used newer one and now found older style. I have this already installed on a...
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    Milky oil Mercruier 3.0 / how to pressure test engine ?

    You mean to pressure it? I was thinking about acetone test
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    Milky oil Mercruier 3.0 / how to pressure test engine ?

    Ciao my friends, I know its quite common problem so I have decided to create this thread... When drainin the oil it was milky, like a brown coffee. Engine runs fine so I dont know why there is a water, how to pressure test the water passages to check if the head is OK?
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    New ujoints grease doesn’t spread evenly

    Ciao my friends Last year we have replaced unjoints in my alpha 1 gen 2, It has outside clips, it was very tough job but we did it. It’s greaseable with zerks. Before the season it was new grease there, after half year and only 20 hours I wanted to regrease it. Connected grease gun to the zerk...
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    When is the time to reseal your drive?

    Hello, when changing my upper gears and shift shaft bushing My friend who owns a boat and we are boating together was wondering when it’s good time to reseal your drive ? Because my shift shaft bushing was worn and allowed for water intrusion that caused me yo change upper bearings. How to...
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    Yoke seal

    @achris... can You tell me how to dissasemble the whole set? I need to change my bearings one is rusted.... can you mark on the picture please step by step from which side use the pry tool/separator to dissasemble it please, thanks Spacer number #21, is it important which side facing gear/unis...
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    Yoke seal

    Si si, I mean outer. thanks for clarifying.... I will post updates...
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    Yoke seal

    Is it right when tight? I think its too tight but I dont know, will try while rolling torque, shouldn't it spin with ease? for example my driven gear on the shaft spins very easily, without any ressistance but the Yoke gears and bearings are quite tight I dont know if its preload set too much...
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    Yoke seal

    Is it right when tight? I think its too tight but I dont know, will try while rolling torque, shouldn't it spin with ease? for example my driven gear on the shaft spins very easily, without any ressistance but the Yoke gears and bearings are quite tight I dont know if its preload set too...
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    Shift shaft bushing removal and install

    @achris my friend, last question to You... seal is with dual lip, but which side UP? Each side is slightly different\
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