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    Replacing oil seal drive shaft

    Hi<br />I found some oil in my bellows when I removed it,(not much) but I read in a topic that it could be a bad oil seal, and that it probably would leak more, so I think Ill try to replace it.<br />Is it possible to do this without the special wrench?<br />Do I need a tool like the one that...
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    Replacing engine

    Hi<br />Im replacing my merc 140, and was wondering if Its only to remove the 2 backmounting bolts and if I should take out the engine front mounting along with the engine?<br />The adjustments for aligning the engine is only at the front mounting?<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    Need I new cylinder head ?

    Hi<br />Ive got some water in cylinder after installing a new manifold and cylinder head gasket.<br />When I took off the riser I could see water in the exhaust passage in the manifold.<br />When I blew with compressed air into the exhaust passage i could see the water in the manifold...
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    Shift cable bellows clamp

    Hi<br />Im replacing my shift cable and bellows, and was wondering if the shift cable bellow should be pushed in a forward position when I clamped it, because of the cable going backwards when I tilt / trailer the drive up?<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    How to turn engine?

    Hi<br />I have a problem with my key switch which seems dead, last time I turned the engine was when I did a compression test, then I used a start cable directly on the starter motor since I didnt have anyone to turn the key. Can this done any harm?<br />I was wondering if its possible to turn...
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    Distributor position

    Hi<br />I had to remove my distributor when I should remove the push rod cover on my merc 140 181 cid.<br />I began to think that it is important to get it back in the same position as it was, but dont remember how it was. What can I look for?<br />The end of the distributor assambly is like a...
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    little tiny hole alpha one driveshaft

    Hi<br />Im painting my outdrive, and when brushing it I saw a little hole on the opposite side of the vent screw on top of my drive shaft, it could look like it was something like that on the opposite side as well, but not that deep.<br />Does anyone know what it is for, and how it is suppose to...
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    Shift cable from behind bellhousing alpha 1

    Hello all,<br />and thanks alot for all the help Ive had from you.<br />Ive come that far that my outdrive and bell housing is off, and now I need to replace the shift cable.<br />I read at mercstuff something that confused me a bit, and wondered if someone could help:<br /><br /> Pre-Alpha <br...
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    Cylinder head questions

    Hi all!<br />Im having my merc 140 181 CID 86mod cylinder-head off since I found some water in the oil and cylinders, and I was wondering if there could be something wrong with the head, even if compression is OK (between 125-150) or does that mean that the head is OK?<br />Will a cracked head...
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    Something black melted at cylinder gasket

    Hi<br />I saw something black melted "candy look alike" where the cylinder head gasket is when I removed my manifold,it seem to come from there and ran down at the side of the engine 2 places, I havent seen it before, and wondered if its something wrong ?<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    Any recommended mercruiser dealer?

    Hi<br />I need some new parts and like to know if anyone of you can recommend a dealer; with good prices and service?<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    Replacing manifoild gasket

    Hi<br />Im gonna replace my manifoild gasket, and wondered if there should be a sealant on the gasket? Does anybody know the torque settings for the manifoild? Merc 140 181 cid 1986mod.<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    water in oil - gone!??

    Hi again<br />I have posted some of this in another topic, but here is what I found today:<br />There where twice as much oil on my dipstick now then it should be, I changed the oil and run the engine longer then I ever had since I took it home a week ago, then everything was normal.<br />Since...
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    Hard to start after carb rebuild

    Hello <br />I have rebuild my mercarb on my 140 mercruiser and now it is difficult to start the engine when its cold.<br />When it finally starts and becomes warm it runs better then ever. Earlier I had to pump full gas 3-4 times and it started at once. I have done all the measuring and...
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    water in oil merc140

    Hello<br />I found some bad oil (grey and creamy)on the oilcap and in the hose that goes to the carb.<br />I can see the same oil on the top of the valves The oil on the dipstick looks good.<br />Its not a long time since I last checked it and it was fine.<br />Ive read that it can be just the...
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    can I run engine without oil in the outdrive?

    Hello<br />I was maybe a little quick with draining the outdrive, Im gonna take it off and replace the bellows.<br />But Ì have not run the engine on muffs yet, so I wonder if I do any harm if I run the engine without oil in the outdrive?<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    phillip screw - trim sender units

    just wondering if anyone has a good way to get out the phillip bolt's on trim sending units ???<br />one head broke off and the rest of the screw are still there ,and the other three are froze-up pretty good.have been soaking them with WD40. any hints would help <br />Regards<br />Affa
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    shift cable - bellows replacing alpha 1

    Hello<br />Im going to replace my bellows, and have read here about how to do it, but Im not sure about the shift cable. Do I need to remove it?<br />Will the shifter loose its gear-position then?<br />I guess I need to take it apart where its fastened to the engine, will I get the adjusting...
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    engine alignment- replacing u-joint / bearing

    Hello<br />Im not sure if I have to align the engine if I replace the u-joint. I dont know yet if I have to replace the gimbal bearing, will I have to align the engine then?<br />Regards<br />Affa
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    carb kit - check balls

    Hello<br />Ive bought a carb kit to my mercarb (140hp 86mod) and there is 2 check balls in the kit, but I can only see 1 in the instruction for the kit.<br />Ive never done this before, so if there is some surprices ahead, Id be greatful to know.<br />Should I use glue on the gaskets<br />Is it...
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