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  1. alldodge

    Windmill boat bettery charging

    I like it and thinks it will be great. Hope it doesn't turn into something that is real complicated Look forward to seeing the results
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    Engine Flushing - When Boat is in the water

    I wouldn't do it because the wash down pump can not supply enough water. You would most likely wind up damaging the impeller
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    The entire iBoats server won't let anyone upload. We're working on it
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    Questions about idle speed on 4.3GXI-E on startup

    Scanner Pro is good software (I have it also), but for the most part it just tells you want's going on right now, it doesn't read codes
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    Windmill boat bettery charging

    Is it legal to tow a windmill, don't know, but guessing it's if it posed a hazard or distraction to others They make different types of windmills so it might work
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    Alpha 1 Lower unit. Can’t turn shaft while reinstalling

    Just installed a brand new SEI alpha drive yesterday. It came down about an inch above so I rotated the upper drive shaft by hand and then it dropped to a hard stop about a 1/2 above flush. Removed and retried a few times then realized it was at the height of the alignment pins. Being a new...
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    Well the drive and stern jack is all back on. Still plan to fire it up but ran out of time again. Took more pics and will post if/when we can
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    Yes it is a Alpha and Manual 6 shows timing marks on page 3A-30 The 2 halves are back together and it's beer 30 right now
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    The Good and the Bad Good Pressed it apart, put back together adjusted rolling torque to 8.5 in lb (6 to 10 spec) Book shows torque nut 70-80 Ft lb Bad Torque may have been correct all along. Wrench is for 0-75 in lb. I was reading gauge and see 1.8 not 18 It took my strong arm to torque down...
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    When we first removed the gear/bearing assembly off shaft I tried to see if they were loose and they wouldn't budge Yea for us, oh poo
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    Thanks, watched the vid and he barely passes by it. This would mean to be I need to separate the bearings. So will do it this morning
  12. alldodge

    SEI preload and a stern jack

    Hey @Bt Doctur you sure about the 85 Ft Lb, I'm not able to find it in a bulletin anywhere Emailed you pic also
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    No I didn't press the bearing off, the bearing a gear came off easy after nut and washer was removed. I did use the hose clamp and lubed the bearings but it just never eased up. Still not able to attach pic so I sent you the pic on email
  14. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Lower unit. Can’t turn shaft while reinstalling

    While it's hard to turn it should turn. The resistance is coming from the impeller only. If it won't turn no matter what then need to remove the impeller and if it still won't turn there are other problems
  15. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Lower Shift Cable Lash Specs?

    If your unable to shift the drive on dry land per the manual, then either adjustment is not being done correctly or the lower shift cable is the issue
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Lower Shift Cable Lash Specs?

    It's not so much how much it moves, is does it move the right amount. There is a procedure in Manual 6 which coves, and would post some pages server at iBoats is not allowing right now Installing Shift Cables 1. Push in on drive unit shift cable while simultaneously turning propeller shaft...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Got some news today but I had to drive out to them to get it. They have ordered a new trim assembly $3300, now wait some more
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    Extra part replacing gimbal bearing

    All lip type seals use very small springs on the back side of the seal. The spring is used to help apply pressure to seal against the shaft.
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    1989 Mercruiser 3.7 L stater removal

    If it's 3/8 then it's either 16 or 24 threads per inch If it's close to 20 then it's metric which I doubt Being a starter bolt I would guess 16 Looking at parts breakdown it is 16 thread (item 2) https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30924/908/10
  20. alldodge

    SEI preload and a stern jack

    I tried but it keeps saying unable to or something to that effect. Same thing Scott was talking about in our other thread
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