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    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    Thanks. Can't find a good used gantry option locally to make it worthwhile. Have also heard many use a tow truck company and I'll get some quotes on their time. That may be the best option to get it out, take whatever time I need to work on it on the stand and then call them back for the drop...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    If the price is right, house and custom heavy duty lift in the garage ceiling is yours! Also looking at trailerable hoists and have not found one that has enough height even with lowering trailer as far to the floor as possible. That also doesn't allow for moving the trailer forward and...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    Fairly new finished garage including ceiling with concealed i-beams that I would rather not tear into, but had thought of that. This will be a one-time pull and won't have a need to re-use anything I build into my ceiling. Will be selling the house in a couple of years so want to keep it intact.
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    I need to pull my Mercruiser 5.7L engine to change out the oil pan and timing cover. Am looking at renting an aluminum gantry with 10 ft span and high lift for added safety but looking for cheaper (also safe) options if anyone has had good luck with a different approach. I have an 8 foot beam...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Timing Cover Replacement?

    Have come to my senses and will change the timing cover along with the pan while I have easy access. A few coats of extra Rustoleum and then annual anti-corrosion maintenance will yield many years of worry-free service, Thanks.
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Timing Cover Replacement?

    I'm changing a corroded Mercruiser 5.7 oil pan and likely the timing cover gasket while the engine is already raised with easy access to the cover. Has anyone had luck with using the original cover with a new gasket or is it highly recommended to replace the cover as well. Older 1988 boat with...
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    Mercruiser Oil Pan Replacement and Protection

    Im hoping to just replace the gasket for the timing cover and not have to replace the cover as well. I'm way over budget and it keeps on going. Hopefully others have had success with just a new gasket with the original cover (1988). Engine has low hours for its age, but perhaps it is due to...
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    Mercruiser Oil Pan Replacement and Protection

    I'm pulling the motor on an older 1988 Mercruiser 5.7L to replace corroded oil pan with a Sierra. Planning to add a few coats of additional paint (primer and top coat) and am wondering what people have found to work best to maintain the pan. Will plan to keep water out of the bilge and to clean...
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    Bravo 3 Shift Cam Position

    Thanks, I may discuss with a trusted Merc mechanic if I don't make any progress over the next few days. I've also been reading that some mechanics say that Bravos come from the factory with very smooth shifting, which is tough on the cone clutches, and then develop the shifting "clunk" when...
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    Bravo 3 Shift Cam Position

    Replaced the cone clutch due to hesitation on shifting into forward due to wear and glazing on one end of the clutch, which I found when I removed it. I lived with it for 18 months or so until I got the part and felt like tearing it apart. It appears that the hesitation is solved now with the...
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    Bravo 3 Shift Cam Position

    I agree that there will be a bit of a gear engagement "bump" at high 600 RPM when shifting but before the clutch cone replacement, there was very smooth shifting much like an automatic transmission. I'm hoping a slight adjustment on the shift cable may help and that the drive does not have to...
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    Bravo 3 Shift Cam Position

    Thanks so much for the help. The one piece I found most helpful was to rotate the prop shaft in order to shift into gear to push the linkage out enough to receive the ball end of the cable. I was able to reinstall the drive and the cable pushed the drive back into neutral nicely. Just tested...
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    Bravo 3 Shift Cam Position

    Hi All, I just replaced the cone clutch on a 2014 Bravo 3 drive and am having trouble aligning the shift cam before re-installing the drive. I believe the cam needs to be centered so that the shift rod receiver protrudes out a bit to receive the shift cable end when installing the drive. I...
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