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  1. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Lower unit. Can’t turn shaft while reinstalling

    While it's hard to turn it should turn. The resistance is coming from the impeller only. If it won't turn no matter what then need to remove the impeller and if it still won't turn there are other problems
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Lower Shift Cable Lash Specs?

    If your unable to shift the drive on dry land per the manual, then either adjustment is not being done correctly or the lower shift cable is the issue
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Lower Shift Cable Lash Specs?

    It's not so much how much it moves, is does it move the right amount. There is a procedure in Manual 6 which coves, and would post some pages server at iBoats is not allowing right now Installing Shift Cables 1. Push in on drive unit shift cable while simultaneously turning propeller shaft...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Got some news today but I had to drive out to them to get it. They have ordered a new trim assembly $3300, now wait some more
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    Extra part replacing gimbal bearing

    All lip type seals use very small springs on the back side of the seal. The spring is used to help apply pressure to seal against the shaft.
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    1989 Mercruiser 3.7 L stater removal

    If it's 3/8 then it's either 16 or 24 threads per inch If it's close to 20 then it's metric which I doubt Being a starter bolt I would guess 16 Looking at parts breakdown it is 16 thread (item 2) https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30924/908/10
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    I tried but it keeps saying unable to or something to that effect. Same thing Scott was talking about in our other thread
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    It uses the inner spacer, so we be good, thanks BT
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    The initial start for the nut is listed at 70-80 ft lbs but no torque has been placed on it and I'm to high for rotary preload
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    SEI preload and a stern jack

    and @Bt Doctur
  11. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Lower unit. Can’t turn shaft while reinstalling

    ok trying to turn prop CCW is trying to rotate the impeller backwards is won't work. Use a pair of vice grips or large channel locks and rotate shaft with pin on it CCW just ever so slightly then try again. This may give you enough to slide it together Either that or the water tube is not lining up
  12. alldodge

    SEI preload and a stern jack

    Try to do in short I short preload is 18 inch pounds Replacing A1 drive with new SEI 106. Boat has a land and sea 12 inch stern jack which uses a special yoke and not the standard drive shaft. So the drive shaft is removed from new SEI drive to replace U joint. Removed gear and bearing...
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    Commonality with Auto Works

    Is your light switch placed in auto or manual, you should have day running lights
  14. alldodge

    Winterization of my Commodore 272

    If converter means battery charger then connect shore owner to keeps Bats charged. If it has to bat charger then no need to plug in unless there is something else you want to use. Bilge pump breaker tripped but pump still works means it's been bypassed most likely. Need to verify to make sure...
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    Questions about idle speed on 4.3GXI-E on startup

    The no start after sitting warm for couple hours can be vapor lock, but might be something else Sounds like you have Diacom software and both are Rinda's
  16. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Lower unit. Can’t turn shaft while reinstalling

    Sounds like you split the drive and left the upper attached to the boat. Agree with Scott and add, move your shifter to forward. Rotate shift shaft so prop locks in the CCW direction. Now install lower
  17. alldodge

    What reason causes the water leaking into gimbal bearing house?

    The ring is item 5 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30870/2203/60
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    Questions about idle speed on 4.3GXI-E on startup

    Above me, maybe @muc or @dubs283 or @Fun Times might have and idea
  19. alldodge

    New Winner!

    Welcome to iBoats and congrats on the new boat
  20. alldodge

    O2 Sensor codes . . .

    Or if ya got a band saw you could make one, but being under $15 easy enough to buy
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