Nice definitely not a lot of guys doing that kind of work anymore.
I did the interior of my 65 GTO but I was just putting covers on that were made by Legendary interiors, so I wasn't making them...
I would think .040" runout is not an issue on this, but given the age of the boat I would also consider it prudent to replace the coupler while out. Of course this depends on what your plans are for the boat and how much of an issue it is if you have to jank the engine again.
How was the...
PArt of this might depend on what the trailer is for?
the size / size boat or PWC- and what's the intended use /amount of towing.
I have a pretty decent aluminum magic tilt trailer for my 21 ft bowrider, its a great trailer but a bit overkill for my twice a year 4 mile haul to the local boat...
they are not cathodes - those are anodes they are just sacrificial metal made of zinc, magnesium, or aluminum (depending on the water you boat in).
the mercathode is this system- uses 12 VDC to create a cathodic protection around the outdrive. The piece in the upper RH corner of pic replaces...
a little water may come out when you remove the manifold but unless the bilge is full wont be much
Its realtively easy to do the manifold gasket I would do that first and test before you tear everything else apart.
not all engines will have a mercathode on it from factory. Looks like yours did...
Usually use a slide hammer, last one I did broke the fingers of my large slide hammer. Ended up using the axle bearing puller with a fine thread 5/8" threaded rod and C channel to make a puller for more force than the 5 lb slide
there is a gasket under the manifold, drop it down from the outside and you can disconnect the hoses as they should pull down with the manifold.
then slide on a new gasket, look for any corrosion if salt or brackish use
By camshaft seal do you mean the timing cover is it leaking where it...
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...
