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I have an 1986 140 Merc I/O (3.0L inline 4 cyl, alpha I outdrive), I had the engine rebuilt 3 years ago and just now got around to putting it back in. While I had the engine out I bought a new spline coupler gimbal bearing and gimabal seal as well.
I just got the engine back in and started...
Short Story ? had the 4 cyl engine in my 86 Merc 140 rebuilt. Got it back together and it will start for about 2 secs then it dies. Any suggestions would be a huge help! Thanks!
Long Story and details: not sure how much of this is pertinent, but thought I?d lay it all out there in case...
I need find the torque specs for the bolts on the drive shaft for the piston bearing and main bearings. Anyone know where I can find these specs?
The background in case anyone is interested: I had a knocking noise and with the help of my professional mechanic buddy took apart the engine to try...
Can?t find the source of the knock. I have an ?86 140 Mercruiser (3.0 inline 4 cyl) with the Alpha 1. Starts and runs great. I have a tingy knock that started last week in the driveway, haven't taken it out since.
I?ve tried to isolate the area where the knock is with a 3 foot long steel...
