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  1. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Here’s a pic of my drive.
  2. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Thanks for the info, this helps a lot!
  3. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I have a Mercruiser 140
  4. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Thanks! How do I find the gear ratio on mine?
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    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I have a Mercruiser MR-1 drive, serial number 3843732. I’m pretty sure my upper gear case just went. If needed, could I put a newer generation outdrive on it? Say if i found an Alpha 1 that has been rebuilt (as opposed to fixing the old one?) Picture is of my current drive.
  6. MaxGlide

    Will this kill switch work for a Mercruiser 140?

    Would this universal kill switch work on my 1978 Mercruiser 140? https://sea-dog.com/groups/989-kill-switch-universal Cheers and thanks in advance! Wayne
  7. MaxGlide

    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Anyone have good protocol to follow to minimize carb gum ups?
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    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Yep, had to pay, my carb knowledge is zero to none! I did pull the Mercruiser 140 motor, do all the seals, gaskets, motor mounts, fuel line, exhaust flaps, and other wrenchy stuff but the finnicky carb is out of my league… for now!
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    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Hi there, It is the 7.5 hp and that is exactly what it needed, a good cleaning. Unfortunately, when it comes to carbs, I am not well-versed at all and had to pay the $195 an hour shop fee to have it cleaned. Now it runs perfect!
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    Proper kill switch

    Hi there, Got a 1978 Mercruiser 140, engine serial number 3843733. Want to install an ECOS, Emergency Cut Off Switch l, and wondering what is the best/simplest to install? Would this Sea Dog switch do the trick? https://sea-dog.com/groups/989-kill-switch-universal
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    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Hi All, I have a Honda BF75L, four stroke, serial number 1602811. Motor was running beautifully about a month ago. Yesterday, got it to start up on choke and it will stay running if we rev it and keep it in higher RPMs. As is it stalling out we can stop it stalling by cranking the throttle...
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    Yeah, I’m finding I gotta wiggle the control a bit sometimes, to get the up to work. Otherwise i have the shifter, and sift interrupter switch, set right as it disengages from forward and reverse beautifully, with no effort.
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    I’m pretty sure I wasn’t actually in full reverse. I think the remote control lever was just back enough to activate the switch.
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    You’re a genius! It appeared to be in neutral, nonetheless I shifted the remote control into full reverse, full forward, then in to neutral and … IT WORKS!! Lordy, Lordy you guys rock!!
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    Ok… I’ll see if I can find a voltage meter, learn how to use it, and test the system!
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    Thing is, using both up buttons to raise leg worked last week. It just stopped working while sitting there?
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    1978 Mercruiser, stern serial number 3843732, single solenoid system. Trim limit switch on transom bypassed by previous owner. Leg only went up using both UP buttons. UP function stopped working spontaneously while out if water, at home. No noise at all from pump when trying to raise leg. Jumped...
  18. MaxGlide

    A BIG THANK YOU!

    Just wanted to exoress my gratitude for all the people who took the time to answer this nooby’s questions. I did a bunch of servicing on my old Mercruiser 140 over the winter. We took it out for a few hour test run yesterday and it ran beautifully! No more oil leaks (was the primary problem)...
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    Is this a ground wire for hydraulic pump?

    Thank you so much for that. Looking closer at it, I figured the only place is could go (given the length and how is was curved) was to the solenoid. Now, with that wire unhooked, what would not be working? The only thing from the trim that is not working is the up/down switch. To lower, I...
  20. MaxGlide

    Is this a ground wire for hydraulic pump?

    Yeah, 44 year old boat, been in and out many times I’m guessing. Bolt only holds piece that covers flywheel. Original was probably lost at one time and fella replaced it with what he could find.
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