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    Acceptable to shim rear mounts? Mercruiser engine alignment

    Re: Acceptable to shim rear mounts? Mercruiser engine alignment U am discovering an alignment issue with my rear mounts also. Here is a little info I found that could be relevant. http://www.perfprotech.com/images/mcmServiceBulletin.PDF Also, I bought a mount kit and the new mounts actually...
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    Trim pump parts question

    What are these 2 plugs shown in the photo? Just that? Plugs? Just going to install in the VIP project and realized these are missing. :confused:
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    1989 Vip Vision Re & Re.

    Re: 1989 Vip Vision Re & Re. Well, I'm a couple weeks away from finally putting the VIP in the water. After a few gel repairs here and there she now looks beautiful. A few items left to install. Carpet, a few hardware items (cleats, ladder, etc.), seats and a couple hard to find engine parts...
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    Needed badly! 2007 4.3 merc parts

    I need a few items to make my engine complete. Finding these used has proven tough. I am hoping someone here knows where these parts are. Exhaust elbows that connect to the "Y" pipe. Power steering pump and heat exchange as well as lines. All parts I need are in image. Any help would be huge!
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    1989 Vip Vision Re & Re.

    Re: 1989 Vip Vision Re & Re. I know what you mean. That's why this one has sat so long. So far $4000.00 has been invested into this. I figure another couple thousand to get it where we want. Also, the engine has turned out to be a Merc 4.3L MPI from a 2007. Another thing that was decided...
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    Gear Yoke bearing preload help

    I am reassembling a Merc Alpha upper unit and have come across an issue with what I am reading in the manual. The manual states to tighten the nut on the gear yoke until you start to feel the drag on the bearing. Then turn the nut 2 x 360 then 1/3 turn. At this point set the preload with a...
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    Pool Noodles for floatation discussion thread

    Ok, bring on the hate posts. I cringe every time I see that EDIT pool noodle thread.:mad: How would you guys feel if you bought a boat and found out it was stuffed full of pool noodles below your deck? I would start to wonder what else has been "Mickey Moused" on the boat. I have seen these...
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    How much HP?

    How can I find the amount of H.P. an engine is producing? Dyno? Would that be the only way?
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    1989 Vip Vision Re & Re.

    Bought a boat from a guy for $500.00. 2.3L omc with cobra drive. Hull is in great shape. Got the boat to the shop and once I found a soft spot in the floor I started chasing rot. I decided to take out the engine and drive and repower with a 350 4 bolt main and alpha drive. Here are a few shots...
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    8hp Johnson lower drive gear lube

    Wanted to know what king of gear oil I should use in a 1999 8hp Johnson 4 stroke. Doesn't seem like it would take even a liter. Is Murcury gear iol ok? I noticed the gear lube in there now isn't green but the clearer stuff.
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