Just adjusted shift cables per manual on top of '87 - 3.0L Mercruiser engine. I replaced the remote lever with a Teleflex Morse SL-3 and it is smooth and easy. Got exactly 3 inches of travel in the remote shift cable. Changed out shift cable in outdrive 4 years ago. Goes into Fwd and Rev just...
Hi, recently my mechanic tell me I need to replace my shift cable. It goes from the top of my '87 Mercruiser 3.0 engine to the stern drive. He said it has too much play in it. Has anyone ever heard of this? I have an Alpha one stern drive and replaced the cable about 4 yrs. ago with a Sierra...
I have a '77 Chrysler 120 HP. I removed the gear shift pin thinking it was the gear oil drain plug. How do I put it back in? It seems something is blocking the hole to replace it. It may be the lower shift rod or something connected to it. I since have found the gearcase plug on the bottom...
Hi, I have found several different posts with how to wire my relays, but they are conflicting. One shematic showed only 4 posts on the relays which I think is a Single pole single throw. It didnt' work. Another said to use a 5 post (STDP) and my battery cable sparks when I try to put it on so...
Hi, just replaced lower unit with a used one. After putting the stainless steel prop back on, I notice it rubs the gear case where the prop is closest to the gear case and slides in about 1/4 inch. Thrust washer was put on correctly. The gear case does not seem bent or out of whack at all. I...