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    Rear motor mount shot ?

    I believe i have found my engine mis-alignment issue.. I think these mounts are shot can someone just verify, I also need to know which mount i need. 1976 Merc 888 302. Whats the best way to remove and install the mounts? I know i have to pull the motor.. Thanks Guys Josh
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    Steering lever orientation

    I need help, Doing a gimbal ring on my 1976 mercruiser 888, I am swapping over to a square/spline ring. Put it all back together how i took it apart and now i do not get full steering travel. My steering lever is hitting the transom, So im wondering if my old ring was just so bad that it didnt...
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    Trim Pump Upgrade

    Hey guys, I want to upgrade my trim pump to a newer style with the internal reverse lock out. I have a 76, 888. I need to get an idea of what im looking at to do this properly. What pump am i looking for? what hose(s) do i need? I found some info by searching but nothing definate. My...
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    Reverse Lock Help

    Ok, so i ve got most of my issues resolved on my new to me boat. new shift cable, new gimbal bearing, new yoke seal, new yoke, new trim senders and limit switches, bellows are 1 yr old and looked great, now im moving up to the engine compartment. I figured out the wiring that was hacked for...
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    Gimbal Bearing Installaion

    Ok ive searched for a while, no luck... what is the proper postioning of the gimbal bearing? The dot on the outer ring facing out or the slots facing out? I know to line up the grease hole. when i took my old one out the slot6s were out.. found some hacked stuff on this rig, just wanna make sure...
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    Gear lube in drive shaft bellows.... help me fix it

    Ok this morning i pull my outdrive to start replacing the trim limit switches and lower shift cable.. when i pulled the drive gear lube poured outta the driveshaft bellows... Im guessing its from that yoke seal.. I like to do things my self how do i replace this? But in case how much would a...
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    Rochester Carb gaskets

    ok , so i got a new boat don and achris have been helping me figure out what i need to change the shift cable and do trim senders. while i wait for the parts to arrive i would go through the carb, it would miss at idle with choke open, with choke closed would idle fine other than being rich...
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    Trim limit/sender switch replacement

    Hey guys, i have to replace the trim limit/sender switches on my boat. Its a 1976 it has the 302 with the mc 1, i need to know if the mc 1 bell housing requires the same hinge pin tool as the alpha 1's ? I dont have the serial numbers in front of me at the moment. i will inspect the bellows and...
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    This is why bearing maintenance is required!!!

    OK guys, i was taking the tires off a horse trailer i have, i notice the bearings were a little loose. It was time to inspect and repack them while i was getting new tires put on. Upon inspection and cleaning the bearing and the hubs i noticed some of the race and bearings were pitted and...
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    Help Identifying some stainless props

    I need some help, I aquired some props from a friend,(Given to me as payment) four stainless props to be exact. I need to figure out what they fit i would like to sell them. i have a pair to a twin drive set up and 2 of the same with weed cutters... any help is appreciated Up first the pair...
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    Help me..... need info on this bellhousing.

    I have this bell housing.. actually 2 of them but they are the same. I do know they are made by mercruiser, but i cannot find ANY info on them.. I am looking for oil coolers and gaskets for them.. I have coolers but are corroded pretty bad. This isnt my bell housing but mine is identical I...
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    Force 120 Idle rough

    OK i need help, i have a 1991 force 120, problem is it has a rough idle kinda like its only firing on 3 but trying to fire on the 4th. I have checked compression, dry test came up with 150 all across the board, so i replaced plugs , no change so i pulled the carbs and cleaned them, they had some...
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    1973 Sea Ray SRV 190 O/B restore

    Ok I have done enough lurking around, check out everyone's builds. I have purchased a 1973 Sea Ray Srv 190 outboard boat, bought it on a trailer with a Force 120. Motor runs so i bought was told the transom rotted and the PO started to remove it but stopped didn't wanna replace it. Ok no big...
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    Force water pump impeller install

    Need help already used the search function no luck. I am installing a new impeller. engine is 1991 force 120. my l/u has studs instead of bolts in the pump cover. which way do i need to turn the input shaft to put the impeller in the right direction? also i sent my l/u out for a skeg repair over...
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    Force 120 Prop Hardware

    Hey all, i bought a boat with a 1991 force 120 on it it runs great. Boat needed some work but it was a good pricel. The prop was stolen off the motor before bought it. I need to know what hardware i need? they were noice enough to leave the rear thrust washer what do i need from the prop...
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