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    MerCruiser 888 gimbal ring spacing washers on upper swivel

    My upper swivel shaft does not have the nut on top to adjust (lift) the gimbal ring to .002 to .010 inch at the lower swivel shaft. For adjusting my gimbal ring, I have to use two thicknesses of washers, .015 and .063 inches thick and the washers are to be used "As Required".:confused: My...
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    MerCruiser 888 Serial #

    :(I have a 1974 Reniell with a replaced 302 Ford V8 and who ever changed the motors didn't transfer the motor tag to tell me what I need to know when buying parts. The outdrive serial number is 3784434 as close as I can read it. Is this the same number as the one that should be on the motor...
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    888 MerCruiser Motor ALignment On New Motor Mounts

    I have removed the transom, front motor mounts/stringers and gas tank bulkhead on my 1974 Reinell 25' Cabin Cruiser. The wood was totally rotten and after removal, I believe at least the motor mounts/stringers had already been replaced and it wasn't a pretty sight. I do not feel comfortable...
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    888 Mer Cruiser Alternator Poles

    I am trying to connect a newer tach that uses un-rectified (AC) cycles/poles per alternator revolution to figure out RPMs. I have the original "one post" alternator but unless I take it apart I can't tell how many poles the stator has. Does anyone know the answer to the number of poles? Next...
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