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  1. dlogvine

    2002 Mercruiser 4.3 v6 camshaft bearing replacement

    Im rebuilding this engine (2002 or so Chevy 4.3 v6 vortec block) and in my prior rebuilds I used the machine shop when installed my camshaft bearings. It was a $50 job that was done in a day or so, but recently I purchased the bearing installation/removal tool and decided to try it myself. I...
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    Restoring 1988 shoreland'r trailer

    I bought a 1985 Larson boat to get the engine, transom plate and the outdrive. The trailer looked king of old and rusty on the picture, so I was just going to either donate the boat and the trailer to anybody who wants it. But upon closer inspection, I realized that the trailer is a Shoreland'r...
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    1998 Kawasaki 750zxi speedometer sensor does not work

    I changed the speed sensor a couple years ago, since it was not working all the times. It worked on the start, first several minutes and then was showing speed intermittently. I bought an aftermarket replacement part (i believe it was a new one) but it showed he same behavior, works first couple...
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    measuring and cutting the material for the boat bow and rear covers

    Another one of my boat covers fall apart as a victim of the sun, rain and wind. And this was a more expensive one. So I decided to make a bow and a rear enclosure snap on covers. I have a roll of sunbrella material, and a good walking foot sewing machine. I measured the boat sizes for the cover...
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    replacing bellows on Alpha one Gen2

    Man, this is such a pain in the neck! I was going to replace the gear lube monitor hose in the bell housing, but since it required complete gimbal removal, I decided to replace the bellows and the bearing as well. Took me almost 6 hours and still Im not finished. I struggled mightily with...
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    Alpha one gen 2 lube monitor hose leak

    I looked at my boat in the storage and found a little puddle of gear lube under the outdrive, right below the gimbal. Upon closer inspection I found a crack in the gear lube monitor hose. Now, is there a less invasive way to fix it, cut the cracked part out, the crack is located very close to...
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    Getting a new drivetrain for Mercruiser 4.3 v6 and Alpha One gen2

    Im not sure if this is a correct forum topic but could not find the better match. However, here is my problem. I just got a nice 2000 Larsen 176SEI hull with everything in perfect condition minus (a very big one too) the engine, transom plate, gimbal and outdrive. Original engine was Mercruiser...
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    Alpha One Gen 2 Gear ratio

    I was looking to replacing the outdrive for my 1993 Mercruiser 4.3 V6. The charts say that the correct gear ratio is 1.81 17/19 (I assume 17/19 ,means the number of teeth on the gears?) The outdrive I found on ebay it comes with the following description Alpha One Gen II with 24 24 gear. Good...
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    Can i upgrade the engine from v6 to v8

    I am restoring 1993 Larson 210SEI and the running parts are completely rebuil, engine rebored, serviced, outdrive serviced, impeller changed, gaskets replaced. But to my horror when I lokked at the deck under he carpet, it is deteriorated so badly that I will have to replace all the stringers...
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    1993 Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha One Gen 2 Bellows replacement

    Im taking on the bellows replacement and can remember for my lifes sake if I need to drain the gear lube from the outdrive or not. Sorry for the stupid question. I change the gear lube in Spring 2018 and did not run the boat (still waiting to fix the deck. Then I noticed that bellows are...
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    Started the engine without running water

    I changed the leaking valve cover gasket, changed oil and tested the engine. It ran fine. Then I decided to make a video of the engine running and turned on the engine but forgot to turn the water back on. The engine run without water input for about 10-12 secs. I realized my mistake turned the...
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    Mercruiser 3.0LX valve cover gasket

    I noticed that the valve cover gasket on 1994 Mercruiser 3.0LX was leaking oil and I bought a replacement rubber gasket on ebay. Put it on the valve cover, used gasket adhesive, tightened up the cover up to spec torque. Took the boat to the lake today and noticed another valve cover leak...
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    2bbl Mercarb for 3.0 Mercruiser fitting fuel inlet thread stripped

    I noticed the fuel leak in the line feeding 2bbl Mercarb. When I untied the fitting fuel inlet thread was stripped pretty badly since the previous owner tied the fitting all the way in while it was at an angle. Is there any way to repair the thread and how if there is. Thank you. Also I noticed...
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    1994 Mercruiser 3.0LX with Alpha One Gen 2 gear ratio

    I looked at my Maxum boat outdrive and found out that it is an Alpha One gen 2 model. It has a gear ratio of 1.98 with 3.0LX engine. I found the chart and it does not have any 1.98 gear ratio for this engine/outdrive. The correct ratio according to the following website is 120 & 140 4...
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    Bravo One gear lube change

    My friend tried to change gear lube in his Bravo One outdrive for 7.4L Mercruiser (I believe it was build in 1995-1996) and I volunteered to help him. However, first thing I noticed, there was no deep stick screw on the top of the upper unit and there was no drain plug on the bottom of the lower...
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    1994 Mercruiser 3.0LX choked

    I took my 1994 Maxum boat with 3.0L 4cyl Mercruiser to the lake first time. At first the engine ran really well, was doing about 35 mph on WOT, cant tell RPMs since this boat did not come with the tachometer. Then after about 45 mins I stopped the engine and jumped in the water to cool down...
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    Trailer Bunk screws

    Im changing bunks on my boat trailer and i noticed that the old bunks have the bolts with tying nuts holding them to the trailer frame. I did not take these bunks of the trailer yet, but I wonder as to what is the benefit of using through bolts (or possibly one side bolts, the other side screws...
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    23 pitch prop for rebuit Mercruiser 4.3

    I rebuilt 1993 Mercruiser 4.3 v6 engine on Bayliner Capri 1850. It was bored to .30 over, so it definitely added some HPs. Original prop was 19 pitch which is consistent with prop recommendations for this engine. However the fellow I sold the boat to said that it was getting rpms too high even...
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    1994 Mercruiser 3.0lx oil leak

    I noticed some oil showing up on the sides and the top of the valve cover of 3.0 Mercruiser. I am lost as to where this oil could possibly come from, since I did not run the engine in at least a week and after I cleaned it up the same amount of oil again showed up ( also very small amount). The...
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    Leaking gear lube reservoir

    I found some gear lube under the engine. Looks like the reservoir plastic container is ok, no visible leaks or cracks and most likely the leaking occured through the lower nut or cap that has a hose coming out and two wires (connecting the low lube level sensor?) sealed into it. This nut does...
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