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    Pulling engine - need help with transmission disconnect

    Thanks for tip on removing starter. There are bolts holding the trans spinning part to flywheel. They were easily accessible after starter removed. FYI I’m a shade tree mechanic. 😝
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    Pulling engine - need help with transmission disconnect

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    Pulling engine - need help with transmission disconnect

    Mercruiser 228 in a 1980 Chris Craft 17 ft inboard. I have been told it’s a Paragon transmission. I am trying to pull the engine out and I can’t get the trans to separate from engine. I have it about 1/4 inch gap all around and doesn’t seem to want to go more. How does the flywheel and such go...
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    Mercruiser inboard 1980 Chris Craft Raw water cooling flowpath

    Thanks everyone, that fixed the problem. Manifolds stay around 140-150F now.
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    Mercruiser inboard 1980 Chris Craft Raw water cooling flowpath

    Thank you thank you thank you....This diagram is awesome. I agree, the top two should go to the elbows and right now, they are wrong.
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    Mercruiser inboard 1980 Chris Craft Raw water cooling flowpath

    Input from raw waterpump goes into the housing pictured here. Lower hose, below the engine pump hose.
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    Mercruiser inboard 1980 Chris Craft Raw water cooling flowpath

    So, I finally got all the parts and the thing back together. Raw water pump fully rebuilt. Here is the problem, the exhaust manifolds get too hot. At least 200F seems hot to me. So, I want to make sure this thing is plumbed correctly. I already confirmed the thermostat works properly. No water...
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    Exhaust bellows needed.

    Thanks for the idea, will give it a try.
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    Exhaust bellows needed.

    That is the rest of the exhaust. Looks like pipe fittings to me. Hoses run out the transom. 1980 Chris Craft Inboard. Mercruiser 228 power.
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    Exhaust bellows needed.

    Well its "custom" :D I think I found the 3" x 3" Sierra 18-2761
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    Exhaust bellows needed.

    I have a bit of a homligation of parts on my exhaust. What I am looking for is a bellow with a 3”inlet and 2.5” outlet. Alternatively I could make a 3” x 3” work. The problem is, exhaust bellows often don’t list dimensions. Anyone know part number for either one of those dimensions. Thanks, Ken
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    Inboard “transmission “ model and oil

    Any idea the make on this “transmission “. Not sure you call it that. 1980 ChrisCraft 170SS. Also what oil does it take and what is procedure for checking oil level? Engine on or off? Current Fluid looks like transmission fluid.
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    Been a while - Back in a boat

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    Been a while - Back in a boat

    Its been a long time since I posted here. I forgot I had like 4000+ posts on this Forum. Sold my boat about 10+ years ago. Just now bought a new one...but its not new LOL. 1980 Chris Craft 170SS Inboard with Mercruiser MCM228 power. Its a project. I am only the 2nd owner. Luckily it was...
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    1980 ChrisCraft 170SS freshwater pump

    Thanks for the tip on the distributor. The o ring was damaged. I am going to clean it all up and see if it is salvageable.
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    1980 ChrisCraft 170SS freshwater pump

    Not pretty. Looks like they tried to seal with JB weld. May explain the overheating.
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    1980 ChrisCraft 170SS freshwater pump

    You mean the HEI ignition? Is there a marine version of HEI?
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    1980 ChrisCraft 170SS freshwater pump

    Awesome. Nailed it. You win the prize!
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    1980 ChrisCraft 170SS freshwater pump

    I have a 1980 ChrisCraft 170SS with a Mercruiser MCM228 Inboard engine. I would like to rebuild the freshwater pump, but the problem is, the drawings show a pump with inlets on the back, whereas my pump has inlets/outlets on the top and bottom. Any idea what model pump this is?
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    My Cousin - The Coastie

    http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/good_day_philadelphia/032509_Rescue_Swimmers_Interview Jason is my cousin. Great kid, known him since he was little. Me and my brother always called him "killer" much to his chagrin. He is one of the nicer guys I know. Jason never meets a stranger. Last time he...
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