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  1. matt167

    Mercruiser alpha gen 1steering. Rotary helm. Need to adjust I think

    One of the small oversights that I’m glad I cought before launching. Have a new rotary helm. Turns right but needs to be adjusted. I cannot turn left the cable is all the way in at center . . Is it the block on the tilt tube that rotates?
  2. matt167

    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    Fighting with multiple things and possibilities now with my shifting.. I have a Mercury outboard controller ( new ), so this is a little different than most setups I’m sure. New Teleflex extreme cables. Lower shift is older but in good shape. It’s smooth with very little free play The...
  3. matt167

    Panel mount VHF

    I’m looking for a somewhat inexpensive vhf that is panel mount that will fit where a Ray Jeff 5000 will. Is there anything out there or do I need to cover the hole and put cell phone chargers there? I have a new Uniden radio that is supposed to be panel mount but it’s much smaller. So it’s...
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    Digital Dwell meter

    I haven’t needed a dwell meter in a long time. I generally convert stuff to electronic. That said, I’m not going to convert my mercruiser to electronic because it’s not in the budget and the timing curve for a Delco EST isn’t right for an older 3.0L. I still know how to deal with points but my...
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    Fresh Mercruiser swap. No power

    Pulling my hair out. Took a running 3.0L alpha one gen one out of a well rotten four winns. Pulled entire wiring out and I have no power at the key switch.. the mercruiser harness is still in the four winns dash panel. Nothing registers. No volts, no crank, no life. The breaker on the motor...
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    Water in coupler bell housing

    How can water get into the sealed coupler bell housing on a 3.0l? My 1986 3.0L I found about 2” of water there. I pulled the starter off to investigate the oil that appears to logically be a rear main.. I winterized the engine and the block is fine. I’m going to drag another boat that is said...
  7. matt167

    StarCraft bilge pump options

    I refuse to go out without a functioning bilge pump.. my big StarCraft came with a 500gph Rule tossed in the bilge, not even hooked up ( granted nothing was as it was a WIP when purchased ) It has an outlet on each side so I’m going to install 2 pumps… how should I mount them? On my little...
  8. matt167

    Mercontrol cables

    I’m thinking I should probably replace the old Mercontrol in my StarCraft. It’s very loose and lifting the fast idle lever actually tugs on the shift cables. I’m not sure if that’s right but it doesn’t seem so to me.. however the cables are the right length and they work. Will those cables fit...
  9. matt167

    Mercruiser decals

    Anyone know if there is anyone who makes modern looking decals for an Alpha gen 1? Or if the lack of quality makes OEM a necessity. My drive is in good shape but I might as well give it a coat of paint and re decal it while I’m doing stuff with it. Several places sell blue versions of the...
  10. matt167

    3.0L cooling hose discontinued?

    Was going to tow my parts boat the 60 miles to where I can work on it ( which is 10 mins from my house ), but it's pouring so replacing trailer bearings in the rain wasn't something I'd like to do.. So here I am, trying to buy some maintenance stuff I know I need for my '86 3.0L swap.. The...
  11. matt167

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I’m going to try tugging one boat to the shop this weekend… once I have both boats at the shop and ready. What will I need and how long will it take? I’m pulling out a 1970 Mercruiser 120 and transom assembly ( drive is off ) and installing a 1986 140 with Alpha gen 1. Donor boat is complete...
  12. matt167

    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    My big StarCraft is sitting on an older Holesclaw or Tee Nee trailer that is structurally sound. But it’s in sad shape. It needs new rollers and everything. Wiring, wheels tires and bearings even before I move it. My little boat was easy as a brand new trailer was $900. I simply towed a new...
  13. matt167

    3.0 MPI distributor? Specs needed

    I need a distributor with locked timing to run fuel injection on an old 153 that I’m putting in my rat rod ( 1970 Mercruiser 2.5 ) First will the 3.0L MPI distributor fit? And second. What kind of trigger does it use? Hall effect or optical?… the reason is I may go down the turbocharging rabbit...
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    Mercruiser 120 convert to automotive.

    I’ve been thinking about starting work on my long abandoned scratch built rat rod in my nice insulated and partially heated garage ( has 8’ of baseboard heat for washer/ drier. Never gets ‘cold’ )… and I happen to come across a model A frame that is perfect for it as I’ve never liked the frame I...
  15. matt167

    Re usable K cups

    I have a keurig with the dual pot/ k cup system and k cups are getting expensive. I bought one of the replacement chambers that has a screw cap and a basket filter and it works well. I want to have multiple basket filters so that I can pre prep coffee filters to drop in in a Tupperware. does...
  16. matt167

    Doing lack of maintenance repair on Ariens 1128 snowblower.

    I recently picked up an older Ariens 1128 really cheap. It’s dated 2008. My wife put it on my list that we needed a snowblower. So it was the right price, very local , and way bigger than we need. So in a way, perfect. It just needs some work Problem was lady said it didn’t drive well and...
  17. matt167

    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    My wife was saying she wanted a camper. I told her that we could get an old StarCraft chieftain and use it as a boat or a camper as my dad had one when I was a kid and we camped in it on the trailer every weekend. Never left it in the water. She actually liked the idea and said she would help...
  18. matt167

    Bimini install measurements?

    How do I measure to install the Bimini. Do I just put it where I want, measure one side and then match the other? I bought a cheap Bimini to make my wife happy and not sun burn on our trip down the canal this weekend . The instructions are useless. I assembled it watching a YouTube video. It’s...
  19. matt167

    2013 Mazda 2 wheel bearing

    Just bought a 2013 Mazda 2 to save miles on my truck and gas. It needs a front wheel bearing. I know it’s press in and not a bolt in. Has anyone used a FWD bearing puller? I have a shop press but I moved and it’s not with me yet. Debating taking it to a shop I trust. I got the car cheap enough
  20. matt167

    App for NY canal system maps?

    I’m going to put my little boat in the canal system in the finger lakes somewhere. I downloaded Argo Nav but I think there are locks not listed and the launches that I’m considering don’t come up. I’m looking at a couple day trip going from the launch across Montezuma wildlife refuge past the...
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