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  1. Don S

    removal tool for gimbal bearings

    Re: removal tool for gimbal bearings A three jaw slide hammer works quite well in most cases. Not a good idea to replace only the inner part of the bearing. Have a look at this service bulletin.
  2. Don S

    Cooling issue with MeCruiser 3.0 with Alfa one drive 1997 vintage

    Re: Cooling issue with MeCruiser 3.0 with Alfa one drive 1997 vintage If it actually is running that cold. Pull the thermostat housing and check the bypass hole and see if it's plugged up. If it is, that would be a cause of over cooling.
  3. Don S

    82 Bayliner Capri with AQ125A won't start...

    Re: 82 Bayliner Capri with AQ125A won't start... If it was me, I would remove the cap and rotor. Turn the engine by hand until the points were open. Then with a screwdriver lay it on point A in the picture below, then twist the screwdrive so it touches point B and see if you get spark. If you...
  4. Don S

    3.0L 135hp merc starter problem but everything checks ok - stumped

    Re: 3.0L 135hp merc starter problem but everything checks ok - stumped Post a picture of your starter solenoid. You may have the wiring wrong. Here is a newer procedure that may be easier to print out, and follow for the tests.
  5. Don S

    Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive

    Re: Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive Yes, since you have taken the ujoint shaft out, you will have to replace the "Clamping sleeve" shown on page two in the pages below. That sleeve can not be reused. PS: Disregard page one of the file, you don't have to replace the races.
  6. Don S

    Mercruiser 5.7 Running hot

    Re: Mercruiser 5.7 Running hot Unless he is going to disassemble the gimbal housing to replace the bellows he won't need the kit. What he will need is the big oring seal around the outer edge of the gimbal housing, and the seal rings for the exhaust Y. What year, or better yet, the Merc...
  7. Don S

    alternator recomendation for merc 4.3

    Re: alternator recomendation for merc 4.3 Take your alternator to your local starter/alternator/electric motor repair shop and get it checked out and fixed. Usually a lot cheaper than OEM, and a lot better than the cheap aftermarket. BUT before you do anything, look at this service bulletin.
  8. Don S

    new impeller ? how to order right part

    Re: new impeller ? how to order right part Then you read the wrong thing, and watched the wrong video. Probably one posted by someone that didn't know what they were doing. Here is how to replace the impeller in an A1G2. You should also pull the drive completely off the boat. There is...
  9. Don S

    new impeller ? how to order right part

    Re: new impeller ? how to order right part First off, being a 98, it's an Alpha I Gen II. Not just an Alpha I. Two different drives. There are two kits pictured below with the OEM part numbers. They can be converted to aftermarket, but keep in mind the aftermarket kits do not have the face...
  10. Don S

    PM is Key!

    Re: PM is Key! It also helps to check all of your boat before going to the ramp and finding you have problems, like locked up steering, or throttle and shift are froze up. That can happen even with proper PM. Here is a checklist we used to use at the dealership I worked at for getting boats...
  11. Don S

    Mercruiser 470 3.7 liter 170HP alternator conversion

    Re: Mercruiser 470 3.7 liter 170HP alternator conversion Sure you can go to a 3 wire.
  12. Don S

    Installed new/used stern drive now engine died when shifted into forward

    Re: Installed new/used stern drive now engine died when shifted into forward This might be better than "playing with them"
  13. Don S

    Single solenoid trim pump wiring?

    Re: Single solenoid trim pump wiring?
  14. Don S

    Just bought a 1977 Grady White Need engine help

    Re: Just bought a 1977 Grady White Need engine help I think I see your problem, that's the air cooled rectifier and regulator for an early 470 (NOT a 3.0, it's a 3.7) Never seen one before so will do some checking.
  15. Don S

    Mercruiser serial number frustration!

    Re: Mercruiser serial number frustration! Stick a digital camera down in the starter area and snap some pictures.
  16. Don S

    Uh Oh. New Engine won't Crank...

    Re: Uh Oh. New Engine won't Crank... It shouldn't have anything to do with it. But I have no clue how your engine is wired. As I recall the engine is from Michigan Motorz correct? I also finally updated the troubleshooting file. Has a drawing of the circuit breaker and fuse now instead of...
  17. Don S

    What model Volvo Penta Outdrive do I have?

    Re: What model Volvo Penta Outdrive do I have? I have no way to look up drives by serial number alone. Assuming you have an SX style drive, there should be a tag on the port side of the drive with the model number and gear ratio.
  18. Don S

    Uh Oh. New Engine won't Crank...

    Re: Uh Oh. New Engine won't Crank... Everything is backwards. You have a positive and negative reversed somewhere. I would look at the circled area in this picture.
  19. Don S

    Merc 140 no spark...

    Re: 1986 Merc 140 no spark... Re: 1986 Merc 140 no spark... Here is how it should be wired, and yes that "white thing" is a ballast resistor. You have to trace the wires, it's anyones guess except the one that insalled the thing what they did. Wire color codes are probably not the same, you...
  20. Don S

    Uh Oh. New Engine won't Crank...

    Re: Uh Oh. New Engine won't Crank... See if this helps any.
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