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  1. Bondo

    888/233 Out Drives

    Ayuh,...... What pitch is the prop,..?? Go up in pitch, to bring the Wot rpms down to a True, 4600 / 4800 rpms,.... in other words, verify the tach,.... The 888 is a 1.50:1 ratio, 'n the 233 was a 1.32:1 ratio,.... I say was, because that ratio hasn't been available for decades,...
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    Replacing bellows on Mercruiser alpha 1 Gen 2

    Ayuh,..... Just don't follow the directions on the can, for gluin' down formica counter tops,.... Put it together, it before it dries,....
  3. Bondo

    Random Hole in the block 1998 4.3 Vortec

    Ayuh,..... That's what it is,..... If unneeded, plug it with a plastic tubing plug, or an ole bolt slathered with silicone sealant,.....
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    Sierra Marine Head Gaskets

    Ayuh,.... Sierra is a marketer, Dometec is the manufacturer,..... Generally speakin', I just buy Fel-pro gaskets, have have used Dometec before, without issues,.....
  5. Bondo

    Starter not engaging

    Ayuh,..... If you pull the starter, you can use a pry bar or big screwdriver to rotate the motor, through the starter hole,..... No need to pull the spark plugs, as you only need to turn it 6 or 10 teeth of the ring gear,....
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    Stiif / Rigid Steering on my 2003 Stratos

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Probably the most common problem with an outboard is not keeping the cable well lubed where it goes through the tilt tube, which leads to a corrosion issue,.....
  7. Bondo

    Replace Exhaust Bellows Chaparral

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... You can run without it, the only down side is abit of noise,.....
  8. Bondo

    1991 Ford 302 5.0 HO omc stern drive engine backfiring under load only not in neutral

    Ayuh,..... That's a sign of going lean, for whatever reason,....
  9. Bondo

    Fuel issues

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... Fuel filters are replaced, not cleaned,.....
  10. Bondo

    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    Ayuh,.... What sorta structure is holdin' the roof up,..?? Up in the I/O non-repair forum, there's a thread where a guy is buildin' a gantry off the roof supports,....
  11. Bondo

    1989 5.7 omc propeller not spinning

    Ayuh,..... Take it off, 'n post a picture of the backside of it,.....
  12. Bondo

    2008 Tahoe Q5i 4.3 Mercruiser Engine

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... It ain't getting gasoline,....
  13. Bondo

    Starter not engaging

    Ayuh,..... If the starter bolts are straight across, you need a 153 tooth ring gear,..... If the starter bolts are staggered, you need a 168 tooth ring gear,....
  14. Bondo

    Firing order HELP

    Ayuh,..... It's the rotor button that determines #1, not the plug wires,....
  15. Bondo

    2001 Reinell 190 with Ford motor and OMC outdrive

    Ayuh,.... Have you bought it, or just lookin' at it,..??
  16. Bondo

    2001 Reinell 190 with Ford motor and OMC outdrive

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... The concerns are, Ford is no longer in the marine power business, 'n OMC went belly up back in the '90s,......
  17. Bondo

    Starter not engaging

    Ayuh,..... Pull the starter, 'n bench test it, before you ruin the flywheel ring gear,.....
  18. Bondo

    drive shaft housing heating up

    Ayuh,.... The outdrive housing, is also the exhaust passage,.... Just how hot is it getting,..??
  19. Bondo

    Over-Temp alarm installation

    Ayuh,..... I think the 200* would be best, the 190* is pushing it,..... At 175*, the alarm will probably be going off when ever you run it very hard,....
  20. Bondo

    Is this a trim ram issue? Popping and grinding noises from stern drive. pics and video attached!

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Those are usually ny-lock nuts, so only tight enough that the shaft protrudes through the nuts abit,.... No poundage to say,.... When was the last time that drive was given a full service,..??..??
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