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    Trim pump fluid question

    Hello, My mechanic just overhauled my trim hydraulic system. He said that he used the Quicksilver/Mercury 92-858075Q01 fluid in the system. I found out that I have to replace the reservoir in the pump (Sierra 18-6771) hence will probably lose a bit of fluid... Can I use any other fluid in...
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    Hydraulic Fluid Leak - what am I looking at here??

    Hey all - Need some help with a diagnosis here - I am totally lost on what the heck is going on here... So - I replaced my hydraulic manifold the other day - but didn't get a chance to add in the fluid and test it out. Just yesterday - I went over to where it is stored and brought a few...
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    Orange Water coming out of engine

    Yesterday when I changed my oil - I was running it on the muffs while warming up the oil. I put a cat litter pan underneath the outdrive to catch any oil just in case it came out the drain. I forgot it there when I turned on the water and engine - and it just filed up with water from the...
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    First Time Mercruiser Oil Change - My Experience

    OK - first time oil change - wanted to attempt myself instead of paying a few hundred for someone else to do it. Would I do again - yes 1988 Mercruiser 4.3L 175HP Model 443S100AR 262 Cubic Disp. I let the engine run for about 10-15 minutes and let the temp get up to 175 I believe on the gauge...
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    Seafoam before oil change?

    Hey all, 1988 4.3 175hp Mercruiser Its a new boat to me - not sure how often the previous owner changed the oil... Should I pour in some Seafoam BEFORE changing the oil - or AFTER? Since I need to run it for a few minutes before I change oil to warm it up - wondering if I should add it to...
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    Hydraulic Manifold and Anode Installation

    Hello Everyone, Want to get some quick advice in how to install these.... New hydraulic manifold and new anode (mercathode removed) Here is how I am thinking these components are to be installed: 1. Hydraulic Manifold Gasket (large) 2. Hydraulic Manifold 3. Plug insert through hole in...
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    Mercruiser hydraulic trim manifold removal

    Hey all, So I got the boat home today to work on it... I removed the mercathode electrode unit bolts - 2 bolts I removed the 2 nuts for the hydraulic manifold - 2 nuts The manifold appears to be totally stuck to the bottom of the housing.... I banged on it with a screwdriver and hammer...
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    blower vent hoses

    Hello, As for the blower vent hoses - do these need to be "special" marine ventilation hoses for gas vapors? ...or can I go to my local Lowes/Home Depot and pick up a dryer vent hose?? If I can use a dryer hose - get the plastic one - or should I get a metal one? Thanks! ND
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    Fluid leaking from outdrive

    Hello - have a question on some fluid I see is leaking from the outdrive... trying to determine where it is coming from. Initially, I thought it may be coming from the Bell housing - but that should not be holding in any oil at all...right? Then I noticed the square junction box with the...
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    Painting Outdrive

    Hey all, Hoping someone can assist... Looking at painting my Mercruiser outdrive - just need some simple advice... The outdrive unit year I have is 1987/88 - it is an Alpha One - and I believe one of the only years that Mercruiser made these WHITE... I am looking to paint it GLOSS BLACK -...
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