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  1. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    The lower end still shifts nicely into forward and reverse. What is the likelihood of damage in the lower end, when the top end failed? Could I check this by removing lower end and shifting into reverse and forward to see how it performs?
  2. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    System went as we were cruising along at 3000 rpm, barely a little “cruump”. Now it doesn’t spin in forward gear at all and moves a bit in reverse, with a click.
  3. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I THINK I MAY HAVE FOUND THE PROBLEM… the gear end yolk sheared off at the blue mark. How could enough torque be created to shear it there?!
  4. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Here’s the manual with the serial number range I’ve been using for parts. Shows gear ratio of 7.98. I assumed it was a typo of 1.98
  5. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Here’s a pic of my drive.
  6. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Thanks for the info, this helps a lot!
  7. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I have a Mercruiser 140
  8. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Thanks! How do I find the gear ratio on mine?
  9. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I have a Mercruiser MR-1 drive, serial number 3843732. I’m pretty sure my upper gear case just went. If needed, could I put a newer generation outdrive on it? Say if i found an Alpha 1 that has been rebuilt (as opposed to fixing the old one?) Picture is of my current drive.
  10. MaxGlide

    Will this kill switch work for a Mercruiser 140?

    Would this universal kill switch work on my 1978 Mercruiser 140? https://sea-dog.com/groups/989-kill-switch-universal Cheers and thanks in advance! Wayne
  11. MaxGlide

    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Anyone have good protocol to follow to minimize carb gum ups?
  12. MaxGlide

    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Yep, had to pay, my carb knowledge is zero to none! I did pull the Mercruiser 140 motor, do all the seals, gaskets, motor mounts, fuel line, exhaust flaps, and other wrenchy stuff but the finnicky carb is out of my league… for now!
  13. MaxGlide

    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Hi there, It is the 7.5 hp and that is exactly what it needed, a good cleaning. Unfortunately, when it comes to carbs, I am not well-versed at all and had to pay the $195 an hour shop fee to have it cleaned. Now it runs perfect!
  14. MaxGlide

    Proper kill switch

    Hi there, Got a 1978 Mercruiser 140, engine serial number 3843733. Want to install an ECOS, Emergency Cut Off Switch l, and wondering what is the best/simplest to install? Would this Sea Dog switch do the trick? https://sea-dog.com/groups/989-kill-switch-universal
  15. MaxGlide

    Honda BF75L starts, high revs but stalls out at idle

    Hi All, I have a Honda BF75L, four stroke, serial number 1602811. Motor was running beautifully about a month ago. Yesterday, got it to start up on choke and it will stay running if we rev it and keep it in higher RPMs. As is it stalling out we can stop it stalling by cranking the throttle...
  16. MaxGlide

    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    Yeah, I’m finding I gotta wiggle the control a bit sometimes, to get the up to work. Otherwise i have the shifter, and sift interrupter switch, set right as it disengages from forward and reverse beautifully, with no effort.
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    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    I’m pretty sure I wasn’t actually in full reverse. I think the remote control lever was just back enough to activate the switch.
  18. MaxGlide

    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    You’re a genius! It appeared to be in neutral, nonetheless I shifted the remote control into full reverse, full forward, then in to neutral and … IT WORKS!! Lordy, Lordy you guys rock!!
  19. MaxGlide

    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    Ok… I’ll see if I can find a voltage meter, learn how to use it, and test the system!
  20. MaxGlide

    Mercruiser MR-1 leg goes down, nothing on up

    Thing is, using both up buttons to raise leg worked last week. It just stopped working while sitting there?
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