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  1. rjwoodrome

    Stern Drive Shifter Cable...

    Well I must have routed my new cable thru the wrong way or my exaust manifold must be way too hot. Because it melted today and we were pretty lucky it was still in forward gear when I smelled it melting the outer jacket, and we were 2 hours from the Marina. can someone tell me the proper path...
  2. rjwoodrome

    Thank you!

    Thank's Iboats members.. With some guidance I now have a "newish" 1986 alpha 1 out drive. New lower shift cable (adjusted correctly). New universal Joints. And new bellows all around.. and of course a new impeller to complete the minor rebuild. btw the lower seals were good and didnt need...
  3. rjwoodrome

    alpha 1 upper lower separation

    Hi Im trying to separate lower from upper drive on a 1986 170 alpha 1 drive have all 5 nuts removed. one far forward. two on front half. two in the back underside . one 3/8 allen underside in the back and the trim tab 3/8 allen, following the manual and it wont come apart. tried light tapping...
  4. rjwoodrome

    lower shift cable 1986 mcm170

    Hi I am trying to find the correct replacement cable for a 1986 170 s/n. A528453 goes from the linlage to the outdrive. have tried our host listings. and found too many different choice length items. Is there a stock replacement number that can be crossed over for after market? or do I need to...
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    parts catalog for mcm 170

    is there a parts catalog. for the mcm 170. I have an 1986 ser#A528453 I seem to be having trouble with the Iboats store. I really need some parts.
  6. rjwoodrome

    Cracks in the fiberglass

    Can anyone tell me what causes cracks. this old boat has them every where? It is a 1986 sea sprite cuddy. all along the waterline and under the dash pad there they are. and are they a danger of any kind?:(
  7. rjwoodrome

    Shift cable travel

    Hi Im adressing an end of season issue from last fall. 1986, 170 Mercruser. shift lever seemed to travel too far to engage or disengage. The cables from shift lever to linkage are in great visable condition. from linkage to points beyond im unsure. they are clean at linkage. shift interupt seems...
  8. rjwoodrome

    Replacement boat seats

    Hi all. I have been looking for new replacement seats. for my 23' cuddy it originally had the captians chair. port side the back to back lounge. the lounge had to go. frame rot and old vinal it found its way to retirement last fall. after a lot of searching. have narrowed to a new lounge from...
  9. rjwoodrome

    81 merc tilt pump problem

    A friend has a 81 merc with a 470 the tilt pump had a cobbed plumbing job.the thing blew an line, which we replaced with the correct line from a merc dealer . now the problem is the relay clicks put the pump doesnt actuate. it is full of oil is there a low level safety switch there is 12v power...
  10. rjwoodrome

    mercruiser 170

    I was readind posts about the mercruiser 470.. the question is the merc 170 the same motor? thanks Rich.
  11. rjwoodrome

    Prop pitch ?

    Good evening fellow members, Same old question here? I have an 1985 2.5L omc with a 13 3/8x17 prop metal not aluminum, on a 18' Penn Yan enclosed bow. unsure of the weight, but the boat is rather small 61" wide, hole shot is great top end is only 37mph. @ 4100rpm. I would like to know if...
  12. rjwoodrome

    Penn Yann

    Anyone ever heard of a 1985 Penn Yann Tornado II enclosed. its a zippy little thing... fiberglass hull inboard 2.5L, ok maybe its just a little too old. but I cant seem to find another one like it ???
  13. rjwoodrome

    Penn Yann

    Anyone ever heard of a 1985 Penn Yann Tornado II enclosed. its a zippy little thing... fiberglass hull inboard 2.5L, ok maybe its just a little too old. but I cant seem to find another one like it ???
  14. rjwoodrome

    fuel sending unit

    Greetings; I have a 1985 Penn Yann I/O, the fuel sending unit has given up. The old unit is a probe style with a operating range of 240/33 ohms, replacement cost is around $80.00 The question is, can the unit be replaced with a float style with the same operating range for $27. The tank is...
  15. rjwoodrome

    impeller change out

    I have a 1985 omc 2.5l that was well taken care of by the previous owner. I and am going to attempt to change out the impeller. as a preventive maintenance. other wise every thing is very clean. are there any suprises I should be aware of before I begin? like parts falling out when lower drive...
  16. rjwoodrome

    replacement starter

    quick question guy's. aquired an old boat last summer. and of course the thing sat for quite a while with the drain plug in and rain water submersed the starter. which corroded.. very ugly inside . went to local marine parts store. starter in hand. counter guy said $250.00 yikes!! Then went to...
  17. rjwoodrome

    steering

    Why do boats have the steering wheel on the right side? silly question but I really dont know???
  18. rjwoodrome

    fuel gauge 2.5L OMC

    First timer, I have a 1985 omc 2.5l that was put into storage 10 years ago, the boat was winterized properly and stored indoors. I had to replace a few minor and expected things like filters and fuel. and much to everyones suprise the thing runs excellent. Although the fuel gauge...
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