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    Trouble Removing Mercruiser Outdrive..

    Hi. I searched all over this forum but couldn't find anything concerning this problem. I have a 1986 alpha one drive on and am trying to get it off due to shifting problems.(either shift cable or castle nut is bad). According to mercstuff.com and another manual i've seen, all i need to due is...
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    engine warning kit?

    just got this kit<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/products/7/3876_cole_hersee_marine_engine_warning_kit.html <br /><br />can't find an electrical diagram of it. I'm guessing the 2 components it comes with replaces my current gauges. But if my current gauges work right now, can't i just hook...
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    Exhaust Manifold still usable??

    i bought the boat used and noticed one of the manifolds had a 6 inch crack on the outside of it with jb weld over it. i took off both manifolds and there is some rust inside. these are center rise exhaust manifolds with 2 outlet hoses leading to them. One pipe comes from the engine into the...
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    Alignment: Putting same engine back in

    Just had a quick question. I have a 85' searay 230. I blew a head gasket on my chevy 350 so i took out the engine to have it rebuilt. My question is, Is there a need to take off the outdrive(alpha 1) to align the engine even though the exact same engine is going back in the boat? <br /><br...
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    mercruiser chevy 350 frozen?

    Have a 85' searay 230 and think the engine might be frozen. A few months ago i thought i blew a head gasket when it over heated. I checked the oil and it did have a few streaks but didn't look like chocolate milk. I ran the motor and it worked fine but the tachometer felt like it was reading...
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    alpha one horsepower limit

    I have an older alpha one. The mercruiser website says that an alpha one sterndrive can only handle up to 300 hp. When the current 350 mercruiser engine goes bad i am thinking of putting in a new 350 with around 330 hp. I know that mercruiser says it is designed for 300 hp but is that the max...
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    Blown head gasket.

    1985 SeaRay 230. chevy 350 . Was running boat and went through some sea weed. About 5-10 minutes later the boat started running sluggish. I noticed that the temp was about 260 degrees so i quickly shut it off. I opened the engine compartment and a lot of steam came out. the next day i started...
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    Another merc carb acceleration bog

    I have a 85' searay 230. This bog has just happened recently and i don't know why. When cruising around, then going to idle, then accelerating about a minute later, the engine runs fine with no bog. But if i let the engine idle for any longer than 2 minutes or so, then accelerate, the engine...
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    merc 350 starting problems

    Hi..have a 1985 searay 230 with merc 350. Yesterday we ran the boat all day with no problems. We started it up this morning for about 3 minutes and it ran fine. We filled up the gas tank, got to the launch ramp, and then it didn't start. We thought it might be flooded so we let it sit for about...
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    MCM = Mercruiser?

    Just wondering if MCM is a mercruiser engine. Like on this spec sheet. http://www.marinemechanic.com/specs/specsheet-toc.htm <br /><br />also, whats MIE ?<br />thanks
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    ac delco spark plugs vs. autolite ?

    Is there any difference?<br /><br />thanks
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    Timing for chevy 5.7L?

    Anybody know what the timing is supposed to be for a 5.7L chevy engine? Its in a 1985 searay 230 boat.<br /><br />thanks for yout time.
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    spark plug gap for 5.7L chevy

    Anyone know the size the gap should be on a chevy 350 engine? The boat is a 1985 sea ray.<br /><br />thanks..
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    faulty fuel guage?

    Have a 1985 23 ft sea ray with a 5.7 chevy and alpha stern drive. We took it up to the lake the past weekend and the fuel guage said it was on completely empty. We filled the gas tank completely and noticed that the tank only held 35 gallons. Later that day i checked the online manual at sea...
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    Alpha sterndrive oil capacity?

    I have just emptied my alpha stern drive on a '85 sea ray and so far i've put in a little less than 1 quart of new oil. It seems like its at its max because when i put more in, it overflows. The guy at the shop told me the capacity was 1 1/2 quarts but i'm starting to doubt that. Did i not empty...
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    1985 sea ray has no neutral?

    I have a 85' sea ray 230 with mercruiser engine and outdrive. There seems to be no neutral on this boat. The throttle control does not pull out, but there is a little lever to pull up on. But when i pull up on this lever and try pushing the throttle forward, it still engages the prop.
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    Loud clicking coming from stern drive?

    I have a older alpha one outdrive and mercruiser engine. When going in reverse, there is a loud clicking sound coming from the outdrive but when going forward, its fine. Also, when going forward, and then shifting to reverse, the engine dies. Why is this?<br /><br />thanks for your time.
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    Oil level in mercruiser stern drive?

    I just bought a 85' 230 sea ray with a mercruiser engine and outdrive. I'm not sure what the outdrive model is but i do have a few questions about it. How do i check the outdrive oil?(is there a dipstick.etc.) How do i drain the oil? How do i refill the oil? Also, when in reverse, there is a...
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