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    Starting Issue After Unrelated Mech Repairs

    I have a 1989 Formula 26PC w/ twin Merc 4.3 and Alpha I's. Long story short: starboard engine froze up, shop where I store boat said new motor needed, buddies and I decided to do it ourselves w/ rebuilt motor so prepped by tearing stuff off (exhaust, electrical, etc), decided to look for the...
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    nola mike - yeah, that's one of my problems! :-)
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Sure would be nice to get back on the water... :-)
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Scott06 - went back to the boat to play w/ the gimbal and the outdrive some more: 1) I propped up the drive and was able to easily turn the input shaft (and propeller) in BOTH directions (while manipulating the shifter of course). The drive is fine other than the rusty U-joint which feels...
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Scott06 - thanks. The drive shaft came out easily and had no rust on it so it wasn't seized between shaft and bearing. And it seems unlikely that the motor would not turn w/ a torque wrench due to a seized gimble bearing if I could easily pull the drive shaft out and have it be spotless... seems...
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Thanks guys. I was careful when turning the crankshaft bolt - used a torque wrench set to the torque spec of that bolt. Haven't had a chance to check the oil level in the drive yet - will do so on next trip to boat. Fwd/Neutral when pulling drive: Will check to see if any shifter damage. I was...
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Back in September I posted about a possible seized starboard Merc 4.3 motor on my 1989 Formula 26PC, link here: Formula 26PC - Possibly seized starboard Merc 4.3L At the time, both the shop where I store my boat and myself thought it was the motor and they quoted ~$10k for a new motor R&R...
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    Formula 26PC - Possibly seized starboard Merc 4.3L

    Hi, I'm new to boating as of last year when I bought a 1989 Formula 26PC cruiser with twin Merc 4.3L engines and Alpha One's. Previous owner had it in fresh water only (5 yrs) as did one before that (maybe 10 years). Guy I bought it from never did any major repairs or maintenance other than take...
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