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  1. Scott06

    Switching from Volvo TBI to Carb on a 1996 5.7 GI

    The ignition module on a EST is in the distributor. Est is often used for points replacement or to replace NLA merc thunderbolt systems when the module dies.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Nice definitely not a lot of guys doing that kind of work anymore. I did the interior of my 65 GTO but I was just putting covers on that were made by Legendary interiors, so I wasn't making them...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Are you doing the upholstery as a business or side hustle now?
  4. Scott06

    Volvo Penta engine coupler runout … aka wobble

    I would just replace the coupler based off that history, unless its supper easy to jank the engine. Some boats are more work than others.
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    Volvo Penta engine coupler runout … aka wobble

    I would think .040" runout is not an issue on this, but given the age of the boat I would also consider it prudent to replace the coupler while out. Of course this depends on what your plans are for the boat and how much of an issue it is if you have to jank the engine again. How was the...
  6. Scott06

    Can I buy a trailer online?

    PArt of this might depend on what the trailer is for? the size / size boat or PWC- and what's the intended use /amount of towing. I have a pretty decent aluminum magic tilt trailer for my 21 ft bowrider, its a great trailer but a bit overkill for my twice a year 4 mile haul to the local boat...
  7. Scott06

    Winterizing for in water - engine raw water drain

    hey you can always drop the 3.7 back in ...
  8. Scott06

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 - leak & transom service questions

    they are not cathodes - those are anodes they are just sacrificial metal made of zinc, magnesium, or aluminum (depending on the water you boat in). the mercathode is this system- uses 12 VDC to create a cathodic protection around the outdrive. The piece in the upper RH corner of pic replaces...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 - leak & transom service questions

    a little water may come out when you remove the manifold but unless the bilge is full wont be much Its realtively easy to do the manifold gasket I would do that first and test before you tear everything else apart. not all engines will have a mercathode on it from factory. Looks like yours did...
  10. Scott06

    looking for recommendations for gimbal bearing puller

    Usually use a slide hammer, last one I did broke the fingers of my large slide hammer. Ended up using the axle bearing puller with a fine thread 5/8" threaded rod and C channel to make a puller for more force than the 5 lb slide
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 - leak & transom service questions

    there is a gasket under the manifold, drop it down from the outside and you can disconnect the hoses as they should pull down with the manifold. then slide on a new gasket, look for any corrosion if salt or brackish use By camshaft seal do you mean the timing cover is it leaking where it...
  12. Scott06

    3.0 omc engine mating to mercruiser outdrive

    Pretty sure the only issue he may run into is the coupler , which depends on what generation engine and outdrive he is using. with the 1990/1991 cut over they went from a crankshaft hub bolted coupler to one that bolts to the edge of the flywheel. also Will need to use the merc manifold and...
  13. Scott06

    Pink Super Tech (Walmart) -50 RV and Marine ok for engine?? I always thought NO...??

    the main issue is with the cheaper ones using denatured ethanol for most of the freeze protection vs propylene glycol is the ethanol is harder on rubber components and has a higher tendency to loose concentration over time vs the higher cost ones. I boat in upstate NY so same thing gets very...
  14. Scott06

    Recommended parts

    Yes quicksilver is mercurys brand that they sell outside their dealer network. Same parts part numbers except for a few digits are the same no issue , it’s just a matter of knowing what you are getting into. Is the hull riveted or welded ?
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    Winterization difficulty

    Its much easier with drive off. Taking the drive off seems like a big deal until you have done it. You need an alignment bar to algin the engine and drive when you go back in. Worth looking at the coupler while engine is out as now is time to replace it. Again double check your stingers and...
  16. Scott06

    Recommended parts

    Before you get too far into it ($$$) drill your transom and stringers. Check the gimbal bearing for smoothness , if rough replace. Look at the ujoints, inspect the bellows and do the water pump. given the age of the boat the bellows likely have been done so they may still be ok. Bellows and...
  17. Scott06

    Winterization difficulty

    the outdrive it self in the down position is self draining as long as the drain holes are clear. I spalsh some af in the prop hub to take care of any residual and if you leave it outside you should cover the prop ub so no snow/ice or leaves get in. If you are worried about a new to you boat...
  18. Scott06

    OMC 4.3 V6 dry joint "batwing" conversion exhaust kit

    I think @Lou C did this swap on same engine
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    Strange exhaust behavior during winterizing

    as bondo mentioned it come up through the manifold bottoms and out the risers. The separate hoses feeding the elbows supply cooling water to the exhaust when the thermostat is not open. This is a warm manifold system vs the cold manifolds with only the supply to the manifolds that is supplied...
  20. Scott06

    My block is drained, right?

    you can always pour some AF in the thermo and it will come out the block drains eventually. After I drain mine then put the plugs back in, take off the hose coming up from the outdrive (at therm hsg), I have a short piece of old cut off radiator hose that has a 90 in it so it points up easy to...
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