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  1. series60

    Am I missing a part here?

    Lots of water comes out of this hole while running on muffs or while in a barrel with no muffs. I don't see any cracks in the new water pump housing or any other obvious issues. Am I missing a part or some kind of plug here?
  2. series60

    Lower unit drain hole

    This coming Sat I plan on splashing the ole' girl for the first time since complete rebuilt of the inside of the hull. While running on the muffs I noticed a large stream of water coming from the drain hole at the bottom stb side of the lower unit. Obviously more than just a little drain water...
  3. series60

    Yoke Assembly and O-rings - OD will not install!

    I am trying to install my OD but the O-rings (2) in the picture apparently are resisting my efforts. The outdrive slips in very easy without the o-rings but seems to require more pressure to install than I feel comfortable with. I have applied as much force as practical with to no avail (I put...
  4. series60

    Spring location

    I am trying to figure out where this spring goes on the engine. I had it labeled 'throttle' but it seems to stretch the spring too far with throttle closed. Can someone help me out here and tell me where this spring attaches?
  5. series60

    washer 12-72498 and clearance?

    I am reinstalling my Alpha One and was wondering if there is a set clearance between the gimble ring and bell housing? I have one washer (12-72498) on each side. There is no mention in my service manual #6. The clearance currently measures .025.
  6. series60

    Installing the gimble housing - Need torque value

    Well after two years of rebuilding the boat I am finally ready to install the gimble housing back on the transom. I have looked in the manual for torque values for this installation but to no avail. I would like torque settings for the 4 5/8" bolts (2 long ones and 2 short ones), the 2 5/8" nuts...
  7. series60

    Old OMC Johnson/Evinrude paint color codes?

    I am looking for information regarding the original color codes OMC used on their mid 50-60's outboards. Anyone have any info or ideas as to how I can get close to color matching these old outboards? I have toyed with idea of chipping off a decent piece of paint from the motor and having it...
  8. series60

    1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates tooooo easy!

    My 1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates left and right way too easy. I am wondering if the is a friction adjustment. If I release the throttle handle momentarily the motor will pivot left or right in a heart beat. Not good for trolling. Would like to tighten this movement up some. TIA
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    1959 18 hp Evinrude (15028) Pull Starter mechanism?

    I am trying to resurrect my 1959 18 hp Evinrude. In doing so my first problem became apparent as soon as I tried to turn it over with the pull rope. Nothing, so off came the puller starter mechanism and I have determined the white plastic engaging dog is not engaging. I don't see a spring...
  10. series60

    How do I stick fiberglass/epoxy to a radius corner?

    As I continue my rebuild project I would like to know if anyone has a secret to keeping the fiberglass down long enough for the epoxy to set on radius corners. Is there a type of fiberglass I should be using. I use mat and biax and can't keep smooth corners!:mad:
  11. series60

    Engine test stand for sbc 305 w/thunderbolt ignition

    I would like to run my 1984 305sbc w/thunderbolt ignition on an engine test stand prior to installation. I have had to completely rewire the engine and want to check all the wiring prior to installation. I have a start switch, tach, electric oil and water temp gauge mounted on a wood panel. I...
  12. series60

    Trim hoses

    Hi Guys, I have a problem identifying for replacement, the trims hoses that came off my 1984 MCM228R. (Eng SN: 6811457. Transom assembly: SN 6771479). The leg has been changed out to a Alpha One. The trim pump is a Oildyne pump with medal reservoir. Manual says they changed to a aluminum...
  13. series60

    Butt connector or solder ?

    I have just installed a different engine wiring harness (1984 sbc305) and had to make a few changes to the terminal connectors. All good on this. Now I have to make a splice in the main + lead leading to the alternator. The manual shows a color change from the main + lead which is red/purple to...
  14. series60

    Fuel pump consideration

    As I ponder the fuel pump requirements for my rebuild, given I will be using this boat offshore, I was wondering what folks (like me that are somewhat annul) would use. Electric over mechanical? Mechanical only? Block off the mechanical and go all electric and in this case what to do with carb...
  15. series60

    Rear Motor Mounts bushing R/R

    Haven't seen much about R/Ring the rear motor mount bushings. Would like to know the easiest way to r/r these bushings for my application as noted in my sig. Everything is on the work bench.
  16. series60

    Power trim pump hoses?

    I need replace the two hydraulic hoses that lead from the oildyne pump to the hydraulic manifold under the gimble for a 1984 Mercruiser 305/Alpha (R). The hoses are approx 48" long. One has apparently been replaced and is black. The other is fabric coated with a wrap of thin plastic coating...
  17. series60

    Gimble installation

    1984 Mercruiser 305/Alpha (R) As I read and read and read, I have come across a few comments regarding the use of cork gaskets for gimble installation! Both the large rubber gasket and the Y pipe gasket (fig 1) are available in cork and rubber O ring style. My replacement Y pipe will be a...
  18. series60

    Help ID mercruiser engine coupler

    I hope someone can help me verify this engine coupler. The box it came in has a part #76850A 2. I need #76850A 2 for my Mercrusier/Alpha1 SBC305 1984 vintage engine but the one that was in the box is not the correct one. Note the bolt pattern. This is the old coupler I need to replace. Can...
  19. series60

    Mercruiser 228 1984 wiring harness

    The engine wiring harness connector on this 1984 305(228) has two pins that have come away from the cannon plug. The end of the pins look like they were soldered to the ends of the wires inside the cannon plug. Is there any way to repair these wire inside the plug? Can the cannon plug be cut...
  20. series60

    Alignment tool won't go in!

    1984 IMP with Mercruiser 305/Alpha 1 Well I have been fighting with this issue for days now, reading everything I can find with no results. The problem is the alignment tool will not go into splines more than 1/2 ". It appears to bottom out before completely entering the splines. I checked the...
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