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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    Wiring needs all the help it can get. LOL.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    And nola mike, your spot on, once my head understood what needed to happen the 3 pole oil switch gave options. The relay may overheat so that is on the watch list.
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    Wire rope replacement

    I installed the cables and the 2x4s worked great but remember it's a one way street, no backing up.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    Yep that's how I did it. There is a fuse link right behind the relay that you cant see for power. Wanted to keep my wiring short as i could and convenient access in case.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    I just did that mod on my 5.7 and used a lead off the ignition coil because it was close to where I mounted the relay..
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    The leg is off

    I found an online no. 14 manual on the internet and read up a bit on the changes from the pre alpha drive. I'll need to get the tool to remove the gimbal housing, I also dug up my old alignment tool but not sure if it will work on the alpha one. As always any advice or tips are gratefully taken.
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    Figure this out , I`m confused

    and a darned accurate burp gun. I would have thought the bolts would have snapped..
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    The leg is off

    Tinkered a bit between rain drops and disconnected the lower cable from shift plate so it was free at both ends. About all I can compare it to is the throttle on a lawnmower. It has some resistance but not real heavy. I had to take the set screw out of the slide with vice grips, there was no...
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    The leg is off

    Thanks for this info I can see it being a reasonable way to make the repair but a screw or two would be a help although it seems what ever it is glued on with is tight. I would need a chisel to get it off.
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    The leg is off

    It's stinky, the owner ran the bad gimbal until the top end of the old drive crapped out then got the new SEI but didn't change the gimbal. Probably didn't clean anything when he changed it out either. I got the bearing out and it is really bad, lots of slop in all directions. I'm sure it...
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    Cut holes in doghouse?

    Well if your set on trying out the new hole saw, go ahead and do one hole and install an inspection plate on it. if you find it doesn't solve your problem you will at least have an access hole for a fire extinguisher so no harm done..
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    The leg is off

    Got the drive drained of lube and recovered a quart and a half of good clean oil so that was encouraging, shift shaft moves freely and also rented a puller and got the bearing out. I haven't yet removed the plate on the housing but I will say the ring is good and tight, no play in it so maybe...
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    The leg is off

    The other concern is the oil/water mix that came out of it. wasn't much and mostly oil. The lower shift cable was leaking water while running which I understand to be a badly installed O-ring that pressurized the shift pocket. I wonder if that leak could have also allowed water past the large...
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    The leg is off

    Thx for the info, at least it's an acceptable alternative to pulling the motor, I remember several years ago the owner of this boat cracked the gimbal ring so that could explain the back door fix, It seems to steer ok. I guess I can't blame him, that is pretty much the reason I swapped it to an...
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    Fuel pump issues

    no truer words spoken.
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    The leg is off

    here is what I found after the leg was off
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    The leg is off

    Has an SEI 116 that is new, a gimbal bearing that is toast and a back door to the steering. As Rick said in a previous post the shift cable is bound up pretty good and I was getting water from the o-ring crossing over I believe. Boat handled just like any other deep v at 5 mph. I'll loose sleep...
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    The leg is off

    I'm getting your drift. Easy access to the steering arm. I haven't had this boat over 10 miles an hour, in fact yesterday was the first time I had it out on the water and went half a mile to the lunch ramp. I probably should pull that plate off and see what's in there.
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    The leg is off

    After the fourth crowd headed out I was able to get the boat out at leisure yesterday. Fuel pump replacement preformed. Pulled leg and discovered what seems to be a metal plate glued at the top of the transom housing. I'm baffled, why?
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Not much to add, but be sure bearings, tires, and brakes are good.
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