Pretty sure the only issue he may run into is the coupler , which depends on what generation engine and outdrive he is using. with the 1990/1991 cut over they went from a crankshaft hub bolted coupler to one that bolts to the edge of the flywheel. also Will need to use the merc manifold and...
the main issue is with the cheaper ones using denatured ethanol for most of the freeze protection vs propylene glycol is the ethanol is harder on rubber components and has a higher tendency to loose concentration over time vs the higher cost ones.
I boat in upstate NY so same thing gets very...
Yes quicksilver is mercurys brand that they sell outside their dealer network. Same parts part numbers except for a few digits are the same
no issue , it’s just a matter of knowing what you are getting into. Is the hull riveted or welded ?
Its much easier with drive off. Taking the drive off seems like a big deal until you have done it. You need an alignment bar to algin the engine and drive when you go back in. Worth looking at the coupler while engine is out as now is time to replace it. Again double check your stingers and...
Before you get too far into it ($$$) drill your transom and stringers. Check the gimbal bearing for smoothness , if rough replace. Look at the ujoints, inspect the bellows and do the water pump.
given the age of the boat the bellows likely have been done so they may still be ok. Bellows and...
the outdrive it self in the down position is self draining as long as the drain holes are clear. I spalsh some af in the prop hub to take care of any residual and if you leave it outside you should cover the prop ub so no snow/ice or leaves get in.
If you are worried about a new to you boat...
as bondo mentioned it come up through the manifold bottoms and out the risers.
The separate hoses feeding the elbows supply cooling water to the exhaust when the thermostat is not open. This is a warm manifold system vs the cold manifolds with only the supply to the manifolds that is supplied...
you can always pour some AF in the thermo and it will come out the block drains eventually. After I drain mine then put the plugs back in, take off the hose coming up from the outdrive (at therm hsg), I have a short piece of old cut off radiator hose that has a 90 in it so it points up easy to...
When I bought my new GM long block from Michigan motorz a few years back they insisted on rotella T4 conventional 15W40 for break in. Also wanted conventional oil for first 100 hrs before switching to synthetic
Your lower temps may play into it but I’d think you’d be fine using it. Long block...
Parts breakdown for your upper 3&4 are plugs for that, one is threaded and one Welch plug
https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/rmralpha-one-transom-assembly-19831990/6216687-thru-0d469858/driveshaft-housing-and-drive-gears
normal this time of year, goes dormant unless someone has a project going.
If you dont have it get manual 14 for the gen 2 drive very helpful/good info
do you mean you have lube leaking down the shift shaft in the bellhousing onto the lower ? This may be from the poppet valve in the gear lube line. If you dont pop the drive on quickly any residual lube in the line will leak out when the drive is an inch or so off the bellhousing.
