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  1. Scott06

    Alpha won’t trim underway

    It would seem that the thrust of the prop is over coming the ability of the cylinder to hold? I would try to disconnect the cylinders and see if you can push them in while the trim is off. I had one of my cylinders bleed down like this , couldn't even hold the drive up when I was put drive back...
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    Mercarb 2BBL vacuum hose?

    Is this a pipe plug (circled) in your photo? that I believe is where I had one on my Mercarb. Mine had a 90 degree elbow threaded on one end and hose nipple on other. like this fitting in amazon link -...
  3. Scott06

    rebuild 1989 bluefin 17 ft

    Are you able to get the big E clip off it
  4. Scott06

    Mercruiser 305 V-8 Temp issues

    thank @Bondo ... you didn't think I thought this stuff up on my own...
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    Mercruiser 305 V-8 Temp issues

    There is no shifting in the upper only the lower. It is just a right angle gear reduction. When you shift into forward to reassemble put the prop on and use a bungee to hold it CCW. It seems counter intuitive because it is a RH prop- with pressure on it CCW it acts like the load water puts on...
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    Mercruiser 305 V-8 Temp issues

    You found your not smoking but melted gun. If you take your time and go back in with OEM parts you will have no issues. Would also check the condition of your exhaust flappers as they are likely melted too. Obviously some one let it run without water at some point or maybe water tube wasn't...
  7. Scott06

    Mercruiser 200 V8 Alpha 1 MR Drive

    You are not getting enough water through the engine and into the exhaust to cool the exhaust. Those parts are in the exhaust passage of the outdrive. Could it have been over heated before you owned it ? would verify impeller is not slipping on its hub. Oem merc parts are worth the money here...
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    Gas, Tires, and Oil...
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    Aluminum intake corrosion

    did bodies both the carb bodies and valve covers after bead or soda blasting them. Has held up ok for 2-3 years. I suspect if you degrease hit it with scotch brite clear it you will be ok in terms of decent corrosion resistance
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    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    Nice looking boat and love the old Evinrudes of that generation. I have a 1956 5.5 with same paint scheme. Have not run it in years, need a working pressurized tank.…
  11. Scott06

    Distributor Shaft Seal Replacement

    If you get the id, od, thickness of it and go to any bearing supply house or McMaster Carr you can likely find a suitable replacement. May be part or size numbers on it as well.
  12. Scott06

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    thanks , its really a 20/20 car- at 20 ft and 20 mph it looks perfect, just dont get too close…. seriously only intent is that you know how deep the hole is… be interested to see how it goes .
  13. Scott06

    Aluminum intake corrosion

    Usually bead or soda blast it and clear coat it. I’ve used Eastwood Satin Diamond clear on things like carb bodies etc keeps them from corroding. I assume it is on the engine ? Maybe you can hit it with a scotch rite and clear coat it
  14. Scott06

    Mercarb 2BBL vacuum hose?

    Only mechanical fuel pumps use the diaphragm rupture line. If you have a mid 90 s and up motor with electric fuel pump you won’t have one
  15. Scott06

    2014 supreme 21s

    Looking at that tower it looks like there is a pivot on the front of the mount would expect it to tilt forward and lay down
  16. Scott06

    Bought a Used Boat, but what is it?

    If you zip your fly back up and check your ego, you will find folks on this site super helpful. No one is on this site because they go out and buy stuff turnkey …I spent 30 years getting my GTO finally roadworthy doing all the work myself .
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    Alpha One Generation 1 or Generation 2?

    Gen plus is the engine. if the original drive it will have a gen two. Google mercruiser drive identification you will find some parts suppliers who post pics. Gen two has trim cylinders held on with E clips vs nuts on a gen one. Also in front of the prop the gen one is gear housing is...
  18. Scott06

    Mercruiser 305 V-8 Temp issues

  19. Scott06

    Closed cooling worth the money?

    If in salt water yes especially if you get a full system to do manifolds too. If yo are in fresh like me not worth it
  20. Scott06

    Alarm capacitor 4.3L

    If this relay decides to stop working you will have no alarm. Would probably want to visual to ensure you have 12 v positive to the buzzer. While annoying at least you are verifying the oil pressure switch is functional every time you start the boat .
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