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    1992 3.0L Mercruiser Fuel Pump and Slope/Gravity???

    Was wondering if gravity will effect the starting of this engine. I have a sloped driveway and it slopes to the front to the boat away from the motor. Would this starve the gas supply? <br />I am having starting troubles and I am hoping this is it :confused:
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    Power Steering Zerk Fitting

    I believe there is only one, but how in the heck do you guys get the grease gun on that bad boy?<br />I can see it but doesn't seem like a conventional grease gun can get to it.<br />Is there a special adapter to fit the gun on the fitting?<br />Its a '92 Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha Gen II Power...
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    Tach acting up

    Tried a search but didn't come up with this one.<br />When I first start the motor my tach jumps way up and then beings to settle down to where the motor is actually idling. Saturday I noticed when I hit the trim button to go up or down when the motor is running the tach goes carzy. AS soon as I...
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    Outdrive Gasket Position????

    I have an Alpha Gen II without a gear lube resevoir I want to know which side of the of the gasket to use. One side has three holes and the othe has two. I checked my merc manual and it shows a gasket without a hole if you dont have a resevoir. Do you just flip the seal over and use the othe...
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    Alpha Gen II Re-Install

    Just got my drive back from fixing the leaky shift shaft seal.....I re-installed it with a new seal kit(bell housing seal, water passage seal, and driveshaft seals, and finally a gasket on the face of the housing) The Drive and throttle were both in forward upon re-installation and I was...
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    Best Spot to Jack....

    a single axle trailer for bearing inspection/repack :rolleyes: . I would also like to know in the unfortunate event that I have a blowout and need to make use of the spare tire
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    Bad Shift Shaft Seal? Milky Gear Lube

    Brought the drive to the shop today and the guy did a pressure test for me right there. Help 15psi and even up to 18psi. He touched the shift shaft on the lower unit and we could hear"psssss", He indicated a bad shift shaft seal.He also asked if I wnated teh impeller done and I agreed. <br />My...
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    Water or not in Gear Lube??????

    I checked the drive oil in my Alpha I Gen II and feared that it was milky, and I drained it. What is considered good and what is considered milky? Seems to be difficult to describe and I don't want to destroy my outdrive. I pulled the drive for now and was going to have it looked at. Is it ok to...
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    Tapered Axle Wheel bearing

    I have a 1991 Shoreland'r supporting an 18 Sea ray that I will be taking on a 2 and a half hour trip.<br />I was thinking that I should repack the bearings before the trip. I am somewhat familiar with the process but would like to gather a s much info as possible before starting. These...
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    Radial or Bias?

    Can get either for about the same money....My trailer currently has bias but I hear mixed things...<br />What do you guys think? Its a single axle trailer carrying an 18' Sea Ray Bowrider?
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    Trailer Tire Confusion

    HELP! <br />I am trying to shop around for a good price on tires for my boat trailer and I can't seem to find the tires.<br />The current tires are "Deestone G78-14ST"<br />Can anyone tell me where to find these or eqivalent and is there a cross reference?<br />Thanks in advance
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    Shoreland'r Bunk Brackets and Bunks

    Looking to replace bunks and think one of the brackets is bent on my 1991 Shoreland'r Trailer. It appears that the bunks are 2x6's...Does that seem normal? I was wondering where to get the replacement brackets for the trailer because everywhere I look doesn't seem to have the same ones that are...
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    Removing Pulleys on Merc 3.0L

    I have noticed some pitting on some of my pulleys and it was suggested to paint them. I was wondering if there are specialty tools need to remove them. I have a brand new alternator on there so that one is good. I think there are two on the motor and one on the power steering pump. I am most...
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    Power Steering FLuid in Bilge

    Have some fluid from my powersteering pump in bilge area on my 92 Mercuiser Alpha I Gen II. Appears to be coming out of the vent hole on the cap. I checked the levels and all apears to be ok. Could it have been overfilled? Fluid in bilge area does not appear milky either. I have only run the...
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    Great Weekend

    How was everyone's weekend on the boat?<br />I have to say everything ran great and could not have asked for a better trip :D
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    Pull Cord On Johnson 20hp

    My dad has a fishing boat with a 20 horse Johnson and I am guessing it is around a 1980. Motor runs great but has one small problem. When you go to start it, the pull cord does not retract itself. <br />Is this hard to fix? We dropped it off at a local shop but I am wondering how much labor is...
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    Spark Plug Cross Ref

    I already did a search and have a question.<br />I have the AC MR43T plug in my boat now and when I went to the Marina they said they only carry NGK and I bought them but they are not the same size and shape?<br />The NGK plug number is BPR6EFS and above that it says 3623 on the box.Is this an...
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    Proper Gapping procedure???

    What is the proper way to gap a spark plug and what tools are required for it?<br />Just want to make sure things are done right! ;)
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    Replace or Paint Pulleys????

    I have to appologize to Don S :p as he suggested in a previous post that I may have rusty pullies and I was quick to say that I didn't. <br />Guess what......I do have rust on a couple. My question is<br />1. Should I paint them or replace them?<br />2. Where to find them at a decent price...
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    Where to find new pullies

    I replaced the belts on my 3.0L and I noticed a little rust and want to replace the pullies.<br />Anyone know a good place to buy pullies? I have a new belt for all of then but is it possible to paint them?
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