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  1. kulle

    Boat docked at slip- little water getting in bilge????

    That's a sharp looking boat! I do now- pull the drive and check and store with drive down. I didn't pull the drive yet, but was able to feel the crack. So just waiting for the parts to arrive, might do next spring.
  2. kulle

    Boat docked at slip- little water getting in bilge????

    So the bilge pump was not running when the drive was down...any way, I found the issue...small tear in shift boot bellows. Guess I'll be doing another transom repair .."sigh", but least I know all the bellows will be new.
  3. kulle

    Engine Service Manual Question

    Could someone kindly confirm that Service Manual number 18 is the right manual or can be used for: 2009 Tahoe Q5iSF Model# - 4211025UU Eng. Serial#- 1A340702 4.3L CARB ALPHA/BRAVO That manual lists 4.3V6 for 1996 and above but seems odd a manual for a 1993 ( my old boat ) would be good for...
  4. kulle

    Boat docked at slip- little water getting in bilge????

    Hey all- first time taking my boat on vacation and the rental property has a slip. 2009 Tahoe q5i- I/o, docked and tied up boat and noticed every few mins bilge spotting out some water. Stuck head in engine compartment and heard trickling of water- didn’t seem to be from drain plug but above it...
  5. kulle

    2009 Tahoe Tracker Q5i SF trailer manual

    Hello, Does anyone know or have a link to a 2009 Tahoe Tracker Q5i SF trailer manual? Cant seem to find from Tracker/Tahoe website. Just looking to see the process for living the bearings, proper tire pressure, etc.
  6. kulle

    Minimum Water depth to dock

    Hello, Somewhat new to boating and looking to vacation at a lake with a slip. I have a 2009 Tahoe q5i sf and the property owner says low tide is around 3 feet. Is my boat capable of being docked at that depth? The owner suggested it wasn't a good idea???? Thanks for your expertise in helping...
  7. kulle

    Transom Drain Plug

    Hello, Just picked up a 2009 Tahoe Q5i SF I/O. I noticed where the drain plug screws in, it's just plastic and never gets really tight ( threads are getting chewed up). Boat doesnt seem to be taking in water, but on my old Sea ray, that plug receiver was brass. It looks like this part is...
  8. kulle

    Starter Issue???

    attempting to winterize 1993 4.3 merc, and she wont start. have all the appropriate voltage across solenoid and at starter motor. when i turn key it just clicked at slave solenoid, tapped starter and now i can hear it faintly spinning, but does not sound strong or like the bendix is engaging...
  9. kulle

    Drive / propeller

    So finally got a new starter and got my engine running. wanted to test putting it in gear FW and Reverse. when i put it into fwd, there is a clicking sound in drive. i didnt mess with anything , just simply had drive off for gimble bearing change. can you view this video link and tell me what...
  10. kulle

    Oil Change

    anyone have tips for making an oil change easier on a 4.3L merc? filter and drain look to be PIA to get at. manual siphon from dipstick??
  11. kulle

    merc 4.3l 1993 not starting issue

    so ready to fire up boat after bellows replacement. had battery inside on trickle charge over winter. is a 3+ year old batt. put in new ignition switch which matched up identically with old. stop-run(access)-start when i attempt to start i hear the starter just make a "slam" style noise like...
  12. kulle

    Trim position sensors

    So when I pulled the outdrive and bell housing off, I also installed OEM trim position sensors. Hooked them all up( assume correctly) as the one set of wires had a male and a female ( by solenoid pumps) and the other 2 males ( by dist cap). When I attempt to adjust, the gauge doesnt move. It...
  13. kulle

    O ring help

    Does anyone know where these 3 orange o rings go? they came with transom repair kit. i have the one for the water passage installed, but not sure where these go. they seem too big or too small for the yoke. thanks
  14. kulle

    water tube connection

    Anyone know what the trick is for getting the water tube, bell housing end on? i have water tube, ujoint and exhaust bellows mounted to transom side. just need to connect water tube to get the bell housing on, but cant seem to get enough slack to get it on the bell housing barb...help
  15. kulle

    OEM Transom Repair Kit

    I purchased an OEM Transom repair kit for my alpha 1 gen 2 out drive. It came with a bunch of O-rings. I know there is one for the water line on the bell housing , but the others....not sure. COuld they be for the Yoke( u joint) ?
  16. kulle

    Alpha 1 gen 2 -exhaust question

    Can someone enlighten me on what looks to be an option with the exhaust....using an exhaust TUBE vs. Exhaust bellows? The tube looks much more simple to install, what might be pros and cons.
  17. kulle

    Thank You Post

    Just wanted to truly say thank you to all who have posted and provided valuable information and probably saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars in repairs, all along educating me to be a mercrusier mechanic ! So just wanted to call that out - you all know who you are. This is truly a...
  18. kulle

    Shift Slide ASsembly

    How difficult is it to reinstall a alpha 1 gen 2 drive without the use of the shift slide stabilizer tool?
  19. kulle

    mercruiser 4.3L bellows relacement

    So I started the journey to replacing my u joint bellows and took the bell housing off. When I removed the exhaust bellows there was this flap thingy in the bellow. Picture linked.attached...anyone know what that is and if that's a major problem? Additional question(s): 1. I notices there were...
  20. kulle

    Bellows repair

    Well it's that time of year and gonna tackle this one last time...going to replace drive bellows and trim sensors. Does anyone know if that cable guide tool is necessary or can it be done without ( putting the outdrive back on)? If after I successfully replace the bellows going try to...
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