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Does anybody have the Timkin #'s for the cup & cone on an alpha drive? This is the one with out a perload pin & with EZ Shift drive shaft, plus the older style water pump.
I want to do a water pump replacement & bearing inspection on a '88 200hp. I've worked on a # of mercruisers before. The proplem is removing the vertical/input shaft, I got the nut loose at the gear & the pump housing off. Any hints/ tips/ pictures?
I have a chance to pick up a 93-4 Johnson 40hp. The owner says it leaks a little oil out the shaft. Any tips on how to change out, and what else to look for? What air presure to test? I've done a number of MC outdrives over the years. Do I check the water pump while I'm there? Or can I just...
