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    Mc1 mecruiser 260 wants to rev before slaming into gear.

    So my mc1 seems to shift into reverse good but wants to rev slightly before it slams into fwd. Could this be lower shift cable issue? I was thinking it was interruptor switch but I read the switch only engages when goin out of gear. I tried adjusting cables by shifting and turning prop by hand...
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    Prop talk?

    As I'm getting closer to getting my boat in the water for first time in 2 years im getting excited. Last time i had it in the water I spun the stainless prop and found a nice used aluminum one for cheap. (Vortex 992005 link below). My boat a 1980 25' tahiti day cruiser with a mc1 out drive and...
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    Trim pump leaking out from resavoir when pumping normal?

    I think my trim pump is leaking from the resavoir when pumping? I just bought it used. But I noticed leaking only when it's pumping. I'm not sure if it's coming from reaavoir or 2 big plugs on sides? If the oring for resavoir is bad would it be normal for it to leak when pumping. It's...
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    76773A1 flywheel housing same as 12675-c1?

    So I think I have wrong flywheel houseing for Mt boat. Part number is 59823 I think I need 76773A1 but can't find any. But I see 12675 c1 alot and wondering if that's the same? Or If someone has a 76773A1? This is how far off the alignment tool is off.
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    What size adapter do i need for newer trim pump?

    I'm swapping a newer trim pump for my older one. I'm sure this has been done before. Anyone know the size of fitting/adapters I need?
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    What sealent for trim distribution block?

    Not sure what it's called but what should i use to reseal it? I would think its called a distribution block for trim rams? Can't find any gaskets on the schematics.
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    ideas to mount square saddle tanks

    Looking for ideas or mounts for my square saddle tanks in my 80 25' daycruiser. Rather not use fiberglass. Hoping there's some kind of strap or mount i can buy and screw to floor. I don't think there the original gas tanks.
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    Inner fender?? On trailer protect boat from tire debris?

    I'm getting closer to getting my boat in the water and noticed that the hulls taking some small damage from rocks and debris flying off tires. Thinking about building inner fenders for trailer with wood and carpet. Any ideas or suggestions?
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    Gimbal grease/oil seal possibly installed backwards.

    I might of installed my gimbal grease/oil seal backwards. I installed it so flat side is faceing the outdrive. I already installed the gimbal new bearing too. I just happen to be watching videos on outdrives and noticed one video mentioned the orientation of seal. Is this a problem? Or should I...
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    Is this right? Water coolant inlet for motor.

    This is that the hose connects to. Looks like a huge rubber seal because the hose is twice as big as the metal fitting? The hose is 2" I believe. And the fitting is 1". And there's a rubber spacer/donut seal that the hose slid over and clamped too. Then the hose is connected connected the power...
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    Advice and suggestions on lifting dressed 260 engine

    Some of you may be on fb and seen the post. Just looking for advice and suggestions on how I should lift my dressed merc 260 with aluminum intake. I used a lift plate on carb mount when i pulled it with it being dressed. But I was very skeptical and that was before the thousands of dollars I put...
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    Possible to use Volvo exhaust on mercruiser

    Thinking about swapping a sbc 383 into my boat in distant future. The motor has tall valve cover to clear girdles and roller rockers. I did some research and seen that Volvo has alot of spaceing for exhaust ports. I'm thinking they will clear with out spacers. Would i beable to block off some...
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    Cracked hull, bottom of boat

    New to boats so forgive me if this is a dum question. But noticed this long crack on the bottom of my 1980 Tahiti day cruiser. Anybody have an idea of how much it will cost to fix it? Or is it nothing to worry about? Or can it be easily fixed by me?
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    Very loud rattling/knocking noise under load

    just purchased a 1980 Tahiti day cruiser inboard/outboard. It has a 95 vortec 5.7 converted to a carburetor and a first generation alpha outdrive. I just took it out for the first time and runs and drives fine except when I get up to around 3000rpms under a load it makes a loud...
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