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    Tilt trim pumP upgrade hydraulic lines

    I got te pump with the plastic reservoir to replace the one with the reverse lock valve.... Probably not a surprise to anyone here the hose fitting doesn't fit in the pump it's too small. What's the solution to this problem. As always thank you for your advice!
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    Hydraulic assist question

    Removed 88 steering cable then was moving out drive side to side to try and grease things and loosen em up. Looked in bilge and saw that the power steering pump reservoir had overflowed a couple ounces into the bilge from doing this. Engine off all the time. Is this normal? How hard should it...
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    Advice upgrading trim pump

    Hello I have an older system that uses external reverse lock. That erl is leaking oil. what newer type pump should I get to eliminate the erl and how do I install the hoses of the new one. Many thanks.
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    Electric Choke wiring

    So I couldnt rebuild my Qjet because it was missing parts, but I am getting a rebuilt one with electric choke. Q.. How do I wire the electric choke since there is no existing wire in the harness for it? Thank you as usual.
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    qauadrajet choke question

    I have a quadrajet 17059292 and am rebuilding as the last step of rebuilding my mercruiser 83 5.7l. There is a choke pull off, but I no other choke mechanism or coil etc. on the carburator or manifold etc. I am having a tough time figuring out if there is a piece missing (the choke), or if the...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Cooling question

    I am rebuilding a pre 86 5.7. The thermostat housing that is there is the original kind. Totally rusted out. I was looking for a new one, and the original kind is meant for log style manifold. My engine has been upgraded to the center style risers. There seems to be a different thermostat...
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    carb for mercruiser 5.7

    Hello, I am in mid rebuild on 83 Merc 5.7. The carb that came with the boat and is totally in need of repair is a quadrajet. I have read a lot of bad stuff about them here, I am wondering if there is another simpler, or more reliable carb that I can put on there instead. What is the standard...
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    Merc 5.7 help needed

    1984 5.7 Today I installed new SEI Oudrive and went for a boat ride, heres what happened. 1. Rough starting, but have a rebuilt 4 bbl carb, gas is not great. 2. When it did start, would stall at idle, then be hard to start again. 3. When it was in neutral, the engine will rev up to normal...
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    Pre alpha conversion?

    I was wondering if there is another kind of outdrive that will bolt on in place of a pre alpha. Just wondering because I am likely going to replace mine and seems like later models are much more common and parts are more easily found. As usual any advice is appreciated. Thank you. Happy...
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    Finished restoratin now have engine trouble

    Today I finished the restoration of the hull and topsides, the engine, Mercruiser 350 with pre alpha outdrive started well, but when brought to an idle stalled out. Also the boat has a jackshaft. The rear end of the drive train is making an intermittent knocking or banging sound prior to the...
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    Mercruiser Tilt Trim Wiring

    Good evening friends, I am trying to finish a project, heres where I am at. Boat had no tilt trim wires, installed new senders, purchased a trim gage. I can find the little terminal block near the trim pump, but cant find any wires in the dash for the gage. There is a new shifter that has a...
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    Flapper valves in 86 Mercruiser pre alpha

    One more question for tonight. Is it true the motor has to be removed to replace the flappers. I know for sure one is gone. I know they go inside where the flexible couplings are, but the local mechanic didnt mention having to remove the engine, however I read that somewhere you have to...
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    Tilt Trim Wires on Pre alpha

    Hello, I know the information is here somewhere, but my search function wont work... I got the boat with the wires cut off on both sides for the tilt trim switch and sender. There is no tilt gage on the mid 80s boat. I need the schematic for how to install at tilt gage and then where to put...
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    how to pressure test upper and lower

    Ive got the outdrive apart. Know there was water in oil when I drained it. How do I pressure check the upper and lower to find out which seals to replace. Thanks
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    pre alpha water pump question.

    Today I got the outdrive, what I figured out is pre alpha off the boat. all came apart with no problem, except the lower half of the water pump, which is plastic. I didnt want to take a chance on breaking it, because of it being plastic, so left it there. Of course the impeller was toast and...
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    new to mercruiser game need basic help

    OK, I have sold my boats with Seadrives, and Evinrude. So now I am at square one. What I know Boat is 84 chriscraft scorpion with driveshaft running under deck to outdrive (center engine). Boat is mostly sound, lots of work was done to it. Outdrive is pre alpha, but seems to have alpha lower...
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    Boat Buying opinions

    Im looking at Walk around cuddy between 21 and 24 foot. Have been coming back over and over to proline, since there seem to be plenty to be had. Options are buying old boat with old motor for 5K (my max limit), or old boat and trailer with no engine for about 12-1500:confused:, then buying...
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    Rotten stringers and decks.

    found wellcraft 248 sport fisherman 1987 with 1999 suzuki 225 with trailer for low price except when I looked under deck the stringers are gone, wood completely mia. Also looked at Wellcraft 230 coastal same era with cracked stringer rotted also. Looked at Renken seamaster cc all wood under...
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    Johnson 150 Jumping out of reverse gear?

    My 87 Johnson 150 GT runs flawlessly in forward, shifting, etc. the only issue is that it has a tendency to make a clunking sound like it is falling out of the reverse gear and then slamming back in. I assume someone else has had this issue, so I am asking to see if I can get an idea on...
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    Spare parts list?

    Got proline 20 running great, 1988 Johnson 150 GT. Planning on taking trip out of keys for one week fishing. My question is what if any parts should I keep on hand for this engine when taking offshore fishing? I have seatow, so is there any reason to pack spare prop, etc. Opinions welcome...
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