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    Recommendations for Mercruiser Drive Service in Seattle

    Does anyone have any recommendations for mercruiser drive service in Seattle area? My drive needs the upper axle and gears changed and I don't feel like doing it myself. Thanks
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    Alpha One Upper Bearing Cap Tool

    I know I've removed this before without buying a special tool. Does anyone have any tricks on what to use for these reverse Torx hex nuts on the upper bearing cap? I have some revers torx sockets, but I think there are more splines.
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    Front cam cover oil leak on SBC 350 Mercruiser

    Since I installed a remanufactured engine I've been having a difficult time with an oil leak on the front of the engine behind the harmonic balancer. It drips about 1 drip per 2 seconds. The original engine had a plastic timing cover which didn't fit the remanufactured one so I went out and...
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    Missing spring washers on motor mounts?

    I'm sorry if this seems redundant because some of this was started in anither thread but I wanted to make sure the topic was clear. I replaced my engine, don't remember if spring washers were there. Did the alignment but it reqiredme to move the engine to the very bottom to get it aligned...
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    Power steering cooler raw water hose mount

    I'm having trouble remembering how the power steering heat exchanger mounts. Specifically I can't remember if it goes above the engine mount or below it. This is on a mercruiser v8. Anyone care to check for me?
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    Alignment tool stuck

    So I am attempting to do an alignment on mh alpha gen 2 after replacing thr engine and the tool is stuck. The tool goes in a lot easier than it comes out. At this point I have it stuck and it won't budge. I wonder if I got a bad tool,I bought if off eBay. It has a horizontal grain that seem to...
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    Replace shift cable boot without removing gimbal ring?

    Is it possible to replace the shift cable boot without removing the gimbal ring? I am in the process of replacing this and it's very difficult to reach the boot hose clamp. It looks like I need special tool to remove the gimbal ring which I don't have :( Alpha I Gen II
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    Engine Swap Procedure

    I'm installing a new engine at a boatyard and I'm trying to spend only 1 hour on the crane while I swap all the remaining parts since I'm charged by the hour. The engine is stripped and the only remaining items are the one's I cannot access until the engine is out of the boat. My plan for...
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    Alpha gear ratios

    So I have a mercruiser 260 with alpha I on a bayliner 2655. I am looking at getting a used outdrive but it is off a 4.3. I am assuming it has 1.67 gear ratio? But I'm not sure. What will happen if i put it on my boat? Can I make up for it with a bigger prop? Or will it blow the gears?
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    Closed Cooling Manifolds or Not?

    So I have a closed cooling system on my 5.7 that does not include the manifolds in the loop, they are raw cooled. I'm confused as to why they would do this and I have seen that most systems include the manifolds and only raw is the risers for output. Is it possible and smart to convert to...
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    Where to get a new engine

    I've decided to install a new engine in my 1996 Bayliner 2655. I am considering $1600 from S&J Engines or $2000 from US Engine. Both are considered "remanufactured". I got a 350 from S&J years ago and installed it in my Reinell with no problems, but I'm interested in the claims from US...
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    Rust in heads / pushrod missing

    Hello, i just aquired a boat with a 1996 Mercurise 5.7 with closed cooling. I am in the process of bringing her back to life and i have found a few issues. PO said they replaced the port exhaust manifold due to leaking. How hard is it to get a cracked block with closed cooling? Engine starts...
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    Lower Shift Cable

    i have two dumb questions. 1. Any tricks on how to lubricate a sticky lower shift cable? 2. Is it possible to replace the cable with the boat in the water? Thanks
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    floor heat?

    I came across a 1991 cobalt for sale that says it has a heated floor. I searched a bit and couldn't find any information on this. Is this a common option? How is it built into the floor?
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    Idle Speed Screw Contact with Chock Cam Mercruiser 3.0L

    Is the idle set screw supposed to make hard contact witht the choke cam? It seems like the hard friction with the screw against the cam would keep it from actuating? How much friction should be there? Should I adjust the Throttle cable to compensate? I have been tyring to diagnose a hard...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L Base Timing

    Hello, I am trying to set the base timing on my Mercruiser 3.0L. Following the instructions below I am having trouble with step 4B. I don't quite understand what they mean here. It looks like the same color wire comes out of the distributor and goes to the shift interrupt switch. I can...
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    Solenoid click and no start.

    I'm a bit frustrated and I would love some help. My boat left me stranded at a marina until I figured out how to short the solenoid terminals to start it. It doesn't turn over, just makes a clicking sound when the key is turned. Upon further investigation the clicking sound seems to come...
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    outdrive weight?

    Does anyone know of a site that has data on the weight of each of the different outdrive running gear. I am curious of the weight difference between OMC Cobra, Volvo AQ290, and Mercruiser Alpha 1.
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    Alignment Tool in Seattle

    Anyone have an OMC / Mercruiser alignment tool that I can borrow/rent/purchase in the Seattle area? Also, if anyone knows a place where I can rent this that would help as well. Thanks!
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    Drain Plug Differences

    Does anyone know if there is any difference between drain plugs on Mercruiser vs OMC Cobra vs Volvo outdrives? I have been searching for lowest prices and have found that some sites list them as all compatible and some list them seperately. Thanks, Matt
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