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  1. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    I did it with complete bellows job. on last two boats this was the only time I had to get in there. My last boat I think was on original shift cable. Sold it the year in my mind I was gonna do bellows... This boat made it 18 years before needing bellows (exhaust had split but shift and...
  2. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    It does freely slide out of the transom. I think there may be a plastic clip in there. I think there was one in my transom kit that I didn't bother replacing cause its hard to get to. either way cable slides out when you pull the bellhousing off.
  3. Scott06

    mercruiser coolant lines

    its a low point and needs a drain for freeze protection
  4. Scott06

    3.7 gets hot while idling

    As mentioned by others this engine is very sensitive to slight over heats. Not sure if you have the upgraded heat exchanger or not? If it were my boat I would start with replacing the impeller including the base and housing as they are plastic. Check the water tube is not collapsed and you are...
  5. Scott06

    Alpha one gen 2- upper drive shaft seal leak

    You will need the wrench to take off the input yoke, use some heat patience and good penetrating oil like Kroil. the seal needs to come out from he outside in So you have to tear down the upper. Keep track of where any shims go and if you don’t replace bearings existing shims should be ok. get...
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    This happened today, and in the blistering heat.

    Jetskiis too. On older Sea doos like mine they are plastic. A buddy mentioned his broke while towing. When he got where he was going ski was about a foot farther back
  7. Scott06

    EX Lube bearings on new to me trailer, how often to physically check bearings?

    I think what you outline makes sense and is what I would do. I think these are really nicely set up so you can pump out old water contaminated grease with fresh new grease. Would pump until fresh grease comes out. How much or how far do you tow?
  8. Scott06

    1999 Searay 185 Knocking

    2022 was a life time ago... Yes but now that you are having issues unscrew the fuel filter and dump contents into a clear container. You would be looking for water, phase separation and debris. What engine is in the boat? Obviously if you cant get on plane way down on power.
  9. Scott06

    1999 Searay 185 Knocking

    start with contents of fuel filter, suspect fuel contamination. also would start with compression test. What is maintenance history of boat and what do spark plugs look like
  10. Scott06

    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    yes prop is likely contributing but you are also correct to ask about condition of the engine. If you have good compression carbs and spark is in good shape then yes going down 2" in pitch should get you around 5200. For your set up assuming your speed is relatively accurate I would say your...
  11. Scott06

    Aftermarket stainless upper gimbal pin?

    Hills is usually pretty well regarded
  12. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    And I was using a cheap poorly made bellows expander too. All in all wasn.t that bad, especially considering the originals were 18 years old. I doubt I will still have this boat in 18 more years
  13. Scott06

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    I had expected a fight when I did my exhaust bellows too but I didn't think it was a big deal, was glad I did full bellows vs the tube. Mine is a gen 2 to be honest I had more of an issue getting the driveshaft bellows retaining ring on
  14. Scott06

    Aftermarket stainless upper gimbal pin?

    Yes I thought you were OP...
  15. Scott06

    MerCruiser update

    you could probably figure out how much should drain from the 4.5 to see coolant volume on the closed cooling version and back out how much would be in the heat ex
  16. Scott06

    MerCruiser 3.0 Runs Poorly As It Warms Up

    1/8 gap is too small to verify good spark should be able to jump like 3/8" I thought you replaced the manifold gasket but I see you mention it still gets affected by spraying cleaner on surface. If that is the case yes you need to fix it. did you check the manifold and head for warpage...
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    Aftermarket stainless upper gimbal pin?

    the picture you posted has pitting in the seal surface plus some wear marks. Was it leaking ?I assume that is how the pitting started. Merc used to sell steel ones for I think that much until the aftermarket undercut them on price with a better part. seems like a dumb place for steel
  18. Scott06

    Aftermarket stainless upper gimbal pin?

    You are so far into it I wouldn't reuse the original one. Hills makes good stuff. You see these pins selling for $30 up to $300-400 so just be sure of the quality.
  19. Scott06

    Alpha one gen 2- upper drive shaft seal leak

    i did mine with a race and seal driver set from harbor freight. Just set it at the same depth
  20. Scott06

    MerCruiser update

    What you outline mirrors my experience on a fresh water lake in upstate NY. engines and drivelines always outlasted the rest of the boat. Just drained a little bit of rust and some sand comes out. 30-40 year old boats … transom stringers may rot, interiors get roached but engine still ran...
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