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    Repainting an Old Outdrive?

    Get your hands on a genuine Volvo service manual covering your drive.
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Black Scorpion grinding noise when in neutral

    The slave solenoid is under the cover. Look for yellow wires with a red stripe. The other place to look is where the ignition switch is. At one time Mercruiser ignition switches had a problem starting the engine without the key turned. Since the starter only activates in neutral I think the...
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    Coupler failure

    I have had quite a few customers who had damage from submerged objects always was able to help the customer. Has the drive and prop been inspected by an adjuster? If the damage is less than your deductible then you are out of luck. Just be sure to have the shop check for any additional damage...
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    Mercruiser shift interrupter switch

    Your current switch may be good. Most times when the switch activates and stops the engine when shifting in or out of gear there is a problem with the shift cable in the drive.
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    Few power after hitting a log

    Call your insurance if you have it.
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    Starter not engaging flywheel

    Ring gears are welded together, I have seen one that the weld broke. The flywheel has a raised area that backs up the ring gear. It must be thw ring gear that is slipping on the flywheel.
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    Starter not engaging flywheel

    If the problem is solved with the new starter then the only thing was the starter drive on the original starter was the problem.
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    Separate intermediate housing?

    There needs to be a thin washer on either side of the spring loaded coupler to keep it centered. They were plastic originally but I have used thin steel ones.
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    OMC Cobra outdrive not aligning

    Try backing the top nuts then with your engine hoist connected to the front of the engine lower the bottom nuts, loosen the 2 rear nuts then raise and lower the engine while working with the alinement until it starts to engage the splines then start hitting the bar in all directions. Try...
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    Shift Cable Question

    On the control box cables the dimension is printed. You have to look closely. Usually near the ends.
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    Volvo Penta 305 - Squeak and Rattle

    I suggest starting the engine and let it run until the noise is heard, then remove the belt and restart it if the noise goes away then it has to be belt related. Running the engine for a moment will not hurt anything with the belt off. If the noise returns then you better get the boat on the...
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    76 OMC 175 starting

    There are some OMC flush out kits on E bay. I just checked it out. Get one and install it. I used to sell them for around $15.00 way back in the day when I had my shop.
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    76 OMC 175 starting

    Where the drive pivots up and down is there a garden hose cap screwed to the a side cover ? If so get a washing machine double female hose and connect it to the fitting and the garden hose. You can run the engine with no problem with that set up. I hope by now you have not burned up the...
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    76 OMC 175 starting

    If you decide to replace the points and condenser go to a NAPA store. They are probably one of the last places you can still get quality ignition parts. Stay away from the big box auto stores for parts like that. Your distributor is probably a Prestolite brand that OMC used on the Ford...
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    Is water tube in lower od supposed to removable?

    The water tube should be inserted in the water pocket cover in the upper housing. The tube can move since it is in a rubber grommet. The plastic tube in the water pump cover is the guide. You did not say which year or model you have or a picture would help.
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    HELP! Outdrive stuck.

    Once you get it off be sure to use some good rubber adhesive to seat the large sealing ring in the bell housing. And give the adhesive a few hours to cure. To help installing the drive you want the drive to be supported in such a way that you do not have to lift it or if you have a engine...
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    Mercruiser 233 Starter

    What you are looking at is the permanent magnet gear drive style. Or PMGR style. They are lighter use less amps snd really spin the engine and easy to install. They come with a wiring kit and instructions. They are easy to wire up. Sierra Marine #18-5903.
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    76 OMC 175 starting

    That is a Morse control. You pull out the knob for priming, starting & warm up then push the knob in to engage the electric shift drive.
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    Getting hot at WOT.

    You have a case of “BravoItis”. A common malady. Air or exhaust gases are being introduced in the incoming water. Also the water passages on Bravos tend to get pinched off from corrosion over time. Add a section of clear hose to the hose from the drive before the pump. If you see bubbles then...
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    Mystery bilge find

    There is a hose that is attached to the flywheel housing. Its purpose is to drain water from inside the housing when the engine is running and protect the starter drive. There is a hole in the housing at the bottom. Usually they are on the starboard side of the housing. A long as water never...
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