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  1. Scott06

    Outdrive oil leak..

    the seal in the upper that seals the vertical driveshaft in the bottom of the upper unit. Common for that seal to go and leak gear oil down the shaft.
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    Alpha One Clicking in Forward, Stalls in Reverse

    That may be part of the issue of why you have to make the adjustment up the lever w a new cable. If its working leave it alone ...
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    Alpha One Clicking in Forward, Stalls in Reverse

    I'm not sure. Elsewhere in the manual is a procedure to measure the angle it takes to shift the drive. I think this is used to check for wear to shift components inside the drive. Might be worth looking at but would try moving it on the slot to see if you can get it to work. You said this is...
  4. Scott06

    1987 4.3/175 Crank/No Start

    Haven't seen that one before but makes sense.
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    Alpha One Clicking in Forward, Stalls in Reverse

    yes the slot on reverse lever is there to fine tune reverse engagement. If someone has the factory manual I believe it is outlined in there. This is the best adj video I have seen
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    How do you store / transport your rolled up floating mat on your boat?

    Yes is an issue with the tube. what I have done is unroll the mat and anchor it where we are hanging out. Then pull the tube out. Requires a good 12 v inflator but worth the effort.
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    Alpha One Clicking in Forward, Stalls in Reverse

    Or replace. If you remove lower shift cable form shift plate you should be able to shift it easily with two fingers, no pressure to move it. If it doesnt move then pull drive and go through linkage to determine where the hang up would be. If cable doesnt move smoothly or has too much stretch...
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    How do you store / transport your rolled up floating mat on your boat?

    On my sea ray 200 sport- I have a similar built in swim platform and similar sized mat. two person job to roll up but I do it exactly as you are proposing with sending a stern line through the middle cleat to cleat. Dont sweat rolling it up tight as you can I bought slightly bigger straps so you...
  9. Scott06

    prop question

    somewhere in here or when you get back verify the tach vs a shop tach so you know what numbers you get today are reasonably accurate.
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    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    Not sure if you are trying to evoke a sarcastic response... You are talking about cheap primers vs something like this, which is epoxy made for direct to metal- https://buyat.ppg.com/RefinishProductCatalog/ServeFile.ashx?FileId=A0320685-0081-4DBE-B240-D3E0B4005CB7 IF the OP blast to clean the...
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    75 165 hp sterndrive question

    Basically a 50 yr old boat that doesn’t run, should be free if you haul it away. Would suspect for a few bucks more you can find something running and less obsolete in terms of drivetrain. This would ultimately be cheaper to get water ready
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    75 165 hp sterndrive question

    Pull the drive to see if the engine turns before buying it. Drive is easy to do but if engine is locked up turns more costly. Did yiu check for stringer transom and floor rot?
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    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    Do Some research on automotive finishes in many cases it is recommended to put filler over an epoxy or etching primer to prevent metal corrosion. Good primers like this are not weaker. As with everything using the correct materials and prep is key.
  14. Scott06

    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Then you are doing something wrong. Bellows should last years
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    prop question

    I ran a 21” pitch but That doesn’t matter as our boats are different
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    prop question

    My trial with a high five I thought it was junk got on plane fast refs went way up boat went no where. Took it out twice and sold it Much better water sports performance with revolution 4 and Vensura/offshore
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    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    JB will stick to primer
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    prop question

    if you are new to it and can't try before you buy then cut your teeth playing with aluminum props. I would think you can get yours repaired for about half of new cost. Properly repaired it will be good as new. If you go to the newer torq flo hub then I think you will need a different thrust...
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    If you had leaking bellows yes replace the gimbal bearing while you are in there They do not like water
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    MerCruiser update

    Exactly belt and suspenders, plus it only offers more opportunity to sell more services. Not sure on the corrosion. Bottom line if you have a way of doing it that works for you stay with it. I drain , put the plugs back in backfill with a little AF to get any remaining water or water and...
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