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    How to remove Gimbal Bearing Seal - Mercruiser Alpha 1 gen II

    Gimbal bearing removed using a home made threaded puller. - No problem. Can only get behind the rubber part of the gimbal bearing seal. - Problem - metal ring on seal will not budge. A hook type seal remover that hooks inside and levers over the front to pull one side of the bearing out did...
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    Mercruiser Distributor Cap replacement 5.0L 1999 thunderbolt

    First time replacing replacing distributor cap on a Mercruiser 1999 5.0L 305CID with Thunderbolt ignition. I followed the markings on the distributor cap for the wires. I used the REV markings and looking from the top of the cap, the firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 reading counter clock wise...
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    Maxum 2400 SCR 1999 Prop Selection

    I just bought a 1999 Maxum 2400 SCR with a 5.0L Mercruiser. (Wife loves loves the upgrade from a W/A and head!) With two people the boat runs WOT at 4100RPM at 36MPH with a 14.5X17P 3-blade Michigan AL prop. (prop rebuilt recently.) With 6 people and 35 gal fuel, the boat will not make it past...
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