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    oil pressure

    I bought a 19ft. with a mercruiser 170 4 cylinder engine. It had sat for 4 years without being run. After fixing ignition and wiring I got the motor running. Oil pressure seemed high 75-85lbs at cold idle, 50-60lbs at warm idle, going to 75-80 at 2000 rpm warm. I've changed oil and filter--no...
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    alpha one trim cylinder question

    After replacing sterndrive, the ram cylinder don't line up. I got one side on, but the other is about an inch more extended. Before I run the trim pump to try and align the two, I want to make sure this is the way you align the cylinders or is there a trick? Thanks
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    Alpha one gimbal bearing question

    I purchased a new gimbal bearing for my alpha one gen one mercruiser 170 and the bearing has no grease hole. Is this a newer design and permanently sealed? Is it ok to use? Thanks
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    mercruiser 170 3.7l motor mount installation problem

    I pulled the bellhousing to replace motor mounts. I took the old ones out using threaded rod and sockets with only minor difficulty. However, trying to press the new ones back in, I can't get them to start straight. It keeps going crooked as soon as I put any torque on them. Is there a trick to...
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    mercruiser 170 3.7l alignment problem

    I bought a 19 ft. wellcraft 190 with a mercruiser 170 3.7l engine that had been laid up for over 4 years. Once I got the engine running I pulled the sterndrive and serviced it. When I removed sd I checked alignment with tool and it seemed fine. After installing new gimbal bear and seal three...
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