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  1. nola mike

    Which Spanner?

    No, people use them over here to massacre children. But this will quickly get political... https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/30/politics/gun-control-biden-uvalde-pleas/index.html
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    Alright, found my problem! I love stupid easy stuff. Interesting that I ran it like this all last season without noticing; it must have been like this since I installed the engine. Also after yesterday finally installed a new (bigger) bilge pump and rewired most of my boat lift.
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I think it this was ignition related heat problems it would show up at speed, not just when trying to start
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    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    Another 2 step forward 1 step back day. Replaced the lower after replacing the water pump and seals. Couldn't adjust the shift cable. Found that there was way too much play in the lower unit shift mechanism. Adjusted the throttle and lower cable in a way that would make @achris very upset, but I...
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    Drain plug question

    Don't use silicone below the water line. Use a marine adhesive, like 3m 5200 like Scott said. I also fancy loctite pl marine adhesive
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    A Unique problem I have never seen

    Fill the system with dish soap and run it, should emulsify the oil...
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    "Premium" vs "high performance" lube

    Moot point now, wind picked up and had a buddy pick up some hi po at Wally world. Drained the premium and filled with high performance. Interestingly none of the local marinas had it. Only premium, including one marina that only used premium in 55 gallon drums for all their boats
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    "Premium" vs "high performance" lube

    So I think that the premium is fine, as long as it wasn't reformulated. I remember reading somewhere along the way that the high performance used to be full synthetic, and now is a semi-synthetic. I do Wonder why they are so adamant against mixing, and if draining the premium without flushing...
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    "Premium" vs "high performance" lube

    Yeah, didn't realize it till it started coming out the vent
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    "Premium" vs "high performance" lube

    Mistakenly bought premium gear lube, didn't realize it till the unit was full. Any issues with running it for the weekend? I *think* the premium was the original lube for the A1G1, but I'm not sure if this is the same formulation or if they changed it up... Btw, what stupid names. Premium...
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    Seems reasonable.... I can't remember the last time I had that nut installed on the spark arrestor
  12. nola mike

    Seat Restoration

    I think you're looking for these... Also used in furniture repair https://www.boatoutfitters.com/stainless-steel-t-nut?msclkid=b6ecf3e5a72d1ee7237d916b5de8b435&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TNT_Shopping%20-%20Smart%20-%20Hardware&utm_term=4584619896420203&utm_content=Hardware#215=1281
  13. nola mike

    Alpha lower unit crack in strange place?

    Pretty easy way to find out...
  14. nola mike

    Confused with 5.7L Timing Cover Replacement

    Looks carbed (?) with v belts, so everything swapped over from the old motor likely. AD, was there a CPS on the 97 EFI? You'd want the composite cover, maybe post pics of the gasket difference. Also wondering if you have vortec heads, which would be another upgrade. Also, what are those loose...
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    Pasty oil coming out the valve covers

    Ok, I'll grudgingly admit that it exists for a Volvo, although the bulletin didn't come out until 8 years after the vortec. And Merc as far as I know never put one out. Even with removing the drain, the important part is probably lowering the bow of the boat. And even if you don't do that, the...
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    Gimbal bearing.

    Yeah, but it's one of those things that you can't inspect until you split the drive. At that point I just replace it. The gen 2's are supposedly more durable anyways.
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    Missing 3.7L Alpha One Gen 1 Water Shutter Valve

    Don't know if your overheat is the cause or effect of your shutters burning up. Love the guide, I'm going to save it. Saw you put part numbers in some places, as well as torques. I'd love to have a list of common torque values that I can never remember (outdrive, prop, steering pin nut, etc) in...
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    Trim not going up with switch on shifter

    It's normal, and it's a malfunction. At least it's common. No need to fix unless you want to. Can jumper if you want like scott06 said or just use the trailer button.
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    Mercruiser 3.7 MCM 165 not getting to operating RPM

    Only if the drive ratio/prop pitch is different. Could have some fluctuation in RPM with a different prop of the same pitch, but not 800 rpm. Could have broken something in the engine if the drive seized suddenly. Check compression like @Scott Danforth said.
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    Gimbal bearing.

    Yes Certainly valid. Don't know how often the bellows fail without warning--I inspect mine fairly frequently. Replaced with OEM when I first got the boat since I think they were likely 20+ years original (remember talking with a smug dealer who was convinced that it was beyond the abilities of...
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