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  1. ScottinAZ

    1989 Four Winns Carrara Mercruiser Alpha 1 Bellows/Gimble Replacment

    Im going to echo AllDodge here.... Doing the bellows is not a terribly hard job to do, but you DO need a bit of skill, and one or two specialized tools. Removing the drive is a heavy proposition, and getting the clamps off the bellows can be tricky, depending on how the bands are clocked giving...
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    Pre-Alpha drive won't go into reverse.

    the cutoff switch, which is on the left in the pic being activated is typical for a bad shift cable. the inner wears enough to jam up, that friction, and the loss of motion is what is causing you to lose reverse. Yours just seems to have picked the time to show itself right after the other work.
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    Pre-Alpha drive won't go into reverse.

    I found mine for fairly cheap on eBay, I think it was under 10 bucks shipped.
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    Pre-Alpha drive won't go into reverse.

    I had the same issue with the shift cable. Get the tap. Rethread the hole for the newer style cable and all will be right with the world.
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    Engine support while towing.

    in this instance I see the braces as added insurance. My drive will stay up without the braces almost indefinitely, however, the one time they would drop would inevitably be when dragging it down the road.... for what they cost, its cheaper than a ruined trip and a FUBAR drive (I dont have...
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    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    a marine cam is usually what would be referred to as a "truck" or an "RV" cam. A bit spicier than a regular cam, but not one with overlap, or you can suck water into the engine through the exhaust from reversion. Others here, such as Scott Danforth can elaborate a bit more on this point, but...
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    Engine support while towing.

    I wouldnt think so. An outboard is a LOT of weight that can produce a lot of movement on perhaps the most critical part of the boats support. Transom savers are named such for a reason. Are they perfect.... no. Can they potentially cause more harm than good..... Maybe..... are they better than...
  8. ScottinAZ

    HELP: Rusted bolts on leaf springs

    thats what it sounded like to me as well.... not uncommon on older cars for the same thing to happen. The nut comes off, but the shank of the bolt is a permanent part of the bushing due to rust. You can try greasing the bolt, but its not always effective, and you end up cutting the bolts out and...
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    Engine support while towing.

    when I had an outboard, I used a transom saver. I just didnt like the idea of the heavy motor being able to move around even a little bit, and transferring those loads (even an old Evinrude 115 isnt light) to the transom. Now that I have an IO, I just put a block on the trim rams to keep the...
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    Mercruiser 898 cooling issue

    thats what I was going to say. The hose doesnt provide as much water usually as the lake does, and if there is any "out of level" condition one side will run warmer. 170-180 on a hose would not concern me, but I also would not run it for a LONG time, as the exhaust is running warmer and less...
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    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    if thats the case, I would just source them locally if it were me. Rock Auto has good prices on the parts, but you eat it up in shipping..... unless you have a sizeable order, and even then sometimes its not worth it. Same with the lifters, and possibly the cam, depending on spec and availability.
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    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    True, I wasnt thinking that you need marine intake gaskets.... most any NAPA should have a set of gaskets for a Chevy Rat motor..... marine not so much though
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    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    you will need new gaskets..... Honestly, I wouldnt worry about purchasing gaskets until you find out the full scope of work. if you need a cam, you are a lot deeper in the parts bin than just intake gaskets.
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    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    yep, its getting on towards the end of the season in many areas, and those "marginal" boats are gonna be showing up on Craigslist for $300-$800. get one with a janky hull, and a good engine, strip it for any parts you need, and take the rest to the dump. Sell the trailer to help offset the...
  15. ScottinAZ

    Mercruiser not shifting right

    thats where I would be starting from....
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    Pre-Alpha drive won't go into reverse.

    ok. We have found the proverbial smoking gun. The shift interrupt should not be moving at all during shifting INTO gear, nor on land. Its only purpose is to momentarily shut off the ignition so the drive comes out of gear. The way the dogs are cut, they pull into each other under load, and...
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    Pre-Alpha drive won't go into reverse.

    there are only so many points of contact in the system. If the drive goes into reverse when you manually move the shift linkage, its not inside the drive. If the intermediate shaft is not SLOPPY loose on the splines going into the lower, it likely isnt your issue either. This leaves the linkage...
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    Water pouring from harmonic balancer area on muffs

    so, it was green coolant that was leaking on muffs, and not raw water? not to get too specific, but these are two different and separated systems that only come into contact through the heat exchanger. Unless someone put fresh water in the closed system it should have your normal "green"...
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    MC-1 Cylinder Rebuild Questions

    some of the o-rings arent o-rings per se, but are quad seals, where they have almost a square profile with rounded edges. a hydraulic shop may be able to assist you, but these rams are pretty small and specific in their usage. If they have the right sizes, they will have the compatible materials...
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    Water pouring from harmonic balancer area on muffs

    ok, not real up on the 488 motors, but this sticks out from what I do know..... first off, you have fresh water leaking on muffs. The 488 is a closed system, so its something on the raw water side. By definition, it cannot be the block or the engine, however it CAN be a hose, pump connection...
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