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  1. kulle

    Bellows Install

    So I called the local marine mechanic to see what a ball park $$ would be to have them install my transom repair kit, if i get cold feet. They quoted ~ $500 - $800. He also mentioned there is no way to install the drive bellows without the bellows expansion tool- but i recall reading and...
  2. kulle

    Alpha gen 2 drive part

    Hello, Wondering if anyone could confirm the correct part number for a transom repair kit. Trying to get a hold of Mercury but havent been able to and i want to order the kit. Didnt know if it was the same for all Alpha out drives or not. Here is the part and number i want to buy- 30-803099T...
  3. kulle

    alpha 1 gen 2 u-joint lube

    Does anyone know how to tell when you pumped enough grease into the zerk fittings on the u-joint? does it ooze out somewhere when full? Will the old grease push out as you add new? This will be first time doing it.
  4. kulle

    Impeller pump check

    So hopefully this will make you all LOL. Rookie mistake....took apart my upper/lower to inspect impeller. Did my due diligence and drained the gear oil. Not a drop on the floor. used the rubber mallet to separate and the lower falls down onto my oil catch gallon jug and oil all on floor ! I...
  5. kulle

    bellows replacement 4.3 merc

    Just a dumb question.... first off, removal of my outdrive was a piece of cake...thanks to all for your help. so i am going to be replacing the main and maybe all bellows, do i need take off the bell housing? or can i do it simply with outdrive off?
  6. kulle

    Quick Silver throttle control

    I've been meaning to reach out to you all to see if anyone knows or has had any experience with throttle controls. I don;t know if these are specific to the model boat, but i have a quick silver throttle control, on a 93 sea ray BR. merc 4.3L. I do NOT have the safety lanyard, just the...
  7. kulle

    Engine Area Ventilation Blower

    Does anyone know what the vent tubing, that resembles a dryer vent is called that connects up to the blower to vent gas fumes - and where to get a replacement or alternative options? I noticed mine is torn and seems brittle...is that a 4"-6" diameter or i guess that varies? Its on a 1993 4.3...
  8. kulle

    Fogging Oil...

    whats the thoughts on which fogging oil to use on mercrusier i/o? quicksilver brand for ~$10 or like sta-bil for about $4? both for 2-4 cycle engines.
  9. kulle

    Draining 1993 Merc v6

    So working through the manual and draining my block....i removed the big circulating pump hose and there is a weird looking spring in the bottom of the hose. See attached pic and blue squiggly indicating the weird spring....is that supposed to be there?
  10. kulle

    winterizing i/o

    Does anyone know about how much antifreeze i would need to winterize a merc 4.3 v6?
  11. kulle

    Engine cranks but will not start

    Are the online manuals no longer avail?
  12. kulle

    Trim solenoids, etc.

    Question for all you experts: Could a loose ground on the solenoid bracket that affects the trim up/down be a factor why my boat randomly shuts off? I can't be sure, but I may be adjusting the trim when this happens. I know recently until i realized the ground was loose, my trim sometimes didnt...
  13. kulle

    1993 Sea Ray 180BR Mercrusier 4.3L v6 A1

    Anyone have a link to an electrical schematic for a 1993 merc 4.3L ?
  14. kulle

    Update on 1993 4.3L v6 not running right

    HIstory: Purchased a 1993 Sea Ray 180 w/ 4.3 Merc 2bbl. Boat ran great first time out. Second time out it kept stalling to the point I could not restart. Tested again in driveway and boat would only run for a bout 45 secs at a time. Took boat to shop, they replace water/fuel sep and oil...
  15. kulle

    Mercrusier 4.3-1993 coil

    Hello- still troubleshooting and getting nowhere. I’m trying to determine if my coil is or is going bad. On the lake I had a few instances where under 3/4- full throttle the boat sputters and stalled. Got it started right away but stalled a little later then would not start. Someone told me...
  16. kulle

    Oil Pressure Switch

    Still trying to track down why my boat runs for a few mins then shuts off. I have spare at coil and from distributor when it shuts off. Thinking of checking oil pressure switch and if i can get it running, voltage at fuel pump. I had a small amount of oil on the underside of the oil...
  17. kulle

    Coil Wiring confirmation

    Can someone confirm that on the 1993 Mercruiser 4.3L v6, the coil wire connections are: " + " - terminal - both Purple wires " - " - terminal both grey wires
  18. kulle

    Engine cranks but will not start

    So had boat out for first time, boat started right up on first crank and ran great on water. Was at local lake within 10 mins of house so not a far drive. Took boat back out a few weeks later, it took awhile to get it started at launch which I thought was odd. Got it going but it didnt seem to...
  19. kulle

    1993 Sea Ray 180BR Mercrusier 4.3L v6 A1

    Hello, Very new to boating and picked up first used boat. Had some issues with trim UP, solenoids are good as trailer UP and trim DWN work. Pulled off trim limit switch and cleaned contacts and it worked. Took it out for first time and noticed trim UP stopped working. Pulled off limit switch...
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