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  1. J

    Bellows Installation

    To help anyone in the future, the hose that came with the Mercrusier bellow kit is a Parker 1/4” Jiffy Hose Push On # 7212-251BK. My work has a Parker store a few businesses down, I went today and they didn’t have anymore of the above hose in-stock but gave me a few feet of Parker 801 1/4” Push...
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    Bellows Installation

    Also, I measured the oil line provided in the OEM kit and it was 9.5”. The manual states 10” and others are recommending longer. If it needs to be longer, then it’s odd that the OEM kit shorts you. It appears my speedometer hose was tucked in behind the water inlet hose. Just wanted to see if...
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    Bellows Installation

    I ended up breaking the gear lube fitting. I think I may have a new world record for changing out the fitting. I have a 4.3L with decent engine access once the side panels are removed. I got the old fitting in about 10 minutes. I used a 20” or so long flat head screw driver to reach in and...
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    Bellows Installation

    Do you recommend a better order for install in reference to #1?
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    Bellows Installation

    I’m replacing bellows and trim senders on an Alpha 1 Gen 2. I have all OEM parts and got it torn apart this morning. I want to verify my installation order and a few other things before I start installation. I have a factory manual but it doesn’t specify the installation order. 1. Here is what...
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    I’m not looking forward to pulling the engine pod off for repair but it shouldn’t take too long to pull engine and then the pod.
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    Original motor 115HP. Boat and motor 2007 Boat stays in a slip during summer and travels less than a hundred yards for winter storage. It’s been trailered some without a transom saver, but not much.
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    Merc 4.5, any reason I can't just dump the block and manually fill with pg antifreeze?

    I have a 4.3L and fill with PG antifreeze via thermostat opening in intake after I drain all the water out.
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    I have a Sun Tracker Party Barge that I discovered has a cracked support brace where the engine pod mounts. I heard a rattling sound and found the cracks, it’s the rear most mounts on both side of the engine pod. Over the years the brace must have gotten fatigued. Looks like I’ll have to pull...
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    Engine Hours

    I’d rather have an engine from 2008 with 500hrs vs 50hrs. If my math is right that’s 31hr per year average, nothing to think twice about. All comes down to how it was cared for and how often it was serviced.
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Did you use bellow adhesive in the exhaust bellow? Sometimes installing the exhaust bellow with no adhesive works best.
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    May have to consider pulling off an exhaust manifold if you need the extra room.
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    That’s #1, you need to remove the e-clip from inside and then push/pull the fitting out. The hardest part is bilge access depending on your engine and layout. May want to get a few extra e-clips for re-installation in the event you send one flying. Some people tie some thread or fishing line to...
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    115 4-Stroke - No Injector Pulse

    Was out on the pontoon boat and all the sudden it went into guardian/limp mode with reduced power and a single long beep that would repeat. Shut it down and it fired back up and went to limp back to the slip on idle when it cut off and wouldn’t restart. Serial number: 1B486158 Mercury 2007 115...
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    Pet surgery cost😮

    Tucker’s a great looking lab and lucky to have a family that can cover his medical costs. We have a lab and use Trupanion for insurance. I never thought I’d have insurance for a pet but here I am. Had a dog years ago that needed back surgery, after that we got insurance. No regrets on paying for...
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    Gimbal bearing install fail?

    With gimbal bearings I’ve never had a problem with OEM. I’ve seen where several people have had fitment issues with aftermarket, just something to think about.
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    Time for Riser & Manifold > VP or Barr?

    When I purchased new Barr manifolds I asked them about the paint on the gasket surface, they said to remove with razor blade. I have a carbon gasket scraper, I used that.
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    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I know some will think I’m deferring maintenance, one of my current boat has the original bellows at 19yrs old. It’s been stored on the trailer with the drive down. I do plan to replace this fall. No visible cracks and fairly pliable still.
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    Leaf Spring Shackle Question

    I’m also in the mindset that they don’t have enough arch, they look almost flat. If the manufacturer is saying they are the correct springs I think the next thing to look at is the weight of the boat, has it became heavier over the years (water in areas it shouldn’t be). May want to consider...
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    Sailrite Sewing Machine

    Thanks for the information. Maybe I just need to dedicate some space for sewing and get a better machine. Very helpful. I have seen several different brands that look similar to the Sailrites. My Singer is a model 99k, it been a trooper and done way more then I ever expected.
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