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  1. Don S

    Quicksilver throttle

    Re: Quicksilver throttle Here is the manual for that control These pictures will show you the neutral only parts (#27) you just need to figure out if you have 28 or 28A
  2. Don S

    Replacing a fuel tank vent line

    Re: Replacing a fuel tank vent line Any time you put a loop in a vent, there will be a low spot for gas together. Keep the hose at a steady incline going up above the vent and then drop back down to the vent. That hump will prevent water from going into the tank, and there is no place for fuel...
  3. Don S

    Mercruiser 3.0 L Quick question about idle RPM

    Re: Mercruiser 3.0 L Quick question about idle RPM This might even help a little more.
  4. Don S

    Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive

    Re: Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive What the hell are you beating on to cause sparks ?????? The arrow in the picture below shows where the roll pin is, you have to drive it through the horizontal pin that sticks out. It's takes a very small diameter punch, and you normally don't have to hit...
  5. Don S

    Volvo pin removal tool

    Re: Volvo pin removal tool See if this is what you are looking for. YA500GM, Tool, Wire Terminal (GM and AMC) Here are the insructions from Volvo.
  6. Don S

    Replacing Spark Plugs

    Re: Replacing Spark Plugs Because marine design engineers don't care about minor stuff like maintenance, I have worked on boats that the engine had to be removed to change starter, do tuneups, and change the impeller in the raw water pump. Most people cut down sockets to pull spark plugs...
  7. Don S

    surging motor

    Re: surging motor Here is some info from the manual on checking your engine for surging. Start from the beginning and follow each step. I just put it all in a single file and took out all the MPI sections and other types of problems.
  8. Don S

    Another Outdrive ID

    Re: Another Outdrive ID SP-C or D if a single prop, DP-C or D if a DuoProp. Look for a tag just in front of the top cap.
  9. Don S

    Mercruiser power steering issue

    Re: Mercruiser power steering issue Might want to read this. It's from Volvo, but it's the exact same steering system.
  10. Don S

    Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive

    Re: Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive You are going to need the OEM service manual, that is HERE You will need to set the preload on the double bearing box. You will need the parts marked in this diagram from your link. You will also need the whole seal kit for the upper. PN 876266 Ujoints...
  11. Don S

    Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive

    Re: Service of DP-A Volvo outdrive The first thing I noticed in your top picture is the linkage is backwards. Needs to be like the red link in the picture below. second, the washers on the bottom of the linkage (red arrow) are smaller OD than a regular 1/4" washer so it doesn't stop the...
  12. Don S

    76 Searay 220 steering locked up please help =\

    Re: 76 Searay 220 steering locked up please help =\ If you can remove the nut, pull the cable end out of the aluminum tube and the wheel turns ok, but when you put it back in it won't, then you need a new cable. The inner cable wears a groove in the outer cable and cause it to lock up when you...
  13. Don S

    vibrations on 290A

    Re: vibrations on 290A It's either a DP-A or B. That is due to the shape of the top cap and back cover of the drive, plus the bracket around the trim cylinders. The differences in all the different A and B versions are mostly internal drive parts. Here is a drive chart to look at, it should...
  14. Don S

    Omc wiring problem

    Re: Omc wiring problem Engine Instrument
  15. Don S

    New Exhaust Shutters

    Re: New Exhaust Shutters The 807166A3 shutters were only used on the 3.0 to 4.2L diesels. Not on gas engines at all.
  16. Don S

    volvo 280 conversion to bravo 2

    Re: volvo 280 conversion to bravo 2 The 280 cutout is different than the 290 to DP-C cutout by more than some minor trimming, but at least it's not rebuilding the transom and starting over.
  17. Don S

    Very confused about impeller location....

    Re: Very confused about impeller location.... According to Mercruiser, you have an Alpha Drive on your boat, What it doesn't say is if you have factory closed cooling or not. If raw water cooled, they came standard with the raw water pump in the outdrive. Someone may have changed it to an...
  18. Don S

    Hot water heater supply from block

    Re: Hot water heater supply from block Here is from a 2011 application manual. It doesn't show the fitting, but I would bet if you look at your engine you will see the ports the drawings show.
  19. Don S

    Outdrive Gear Oil in Bellows- MerCruiser Alpha 1/5.0l-1988

    Re: Outdrive Gear Oil in Bellows- MerCruiser Alpha 1/5.0l-1988 It's usually the front seal of the drive leaking, either the yoke has a groove in it, or there was water in the bellows and the rust on the yoke ate up the seal. It's a straight forward job, but a tad tough to follow in the manual...
  20. Don S

    Corrosion/pitting on bell housing bellows surface and shift cable threads.

    Re: Corrosion/pitting on bell housing bellows surface and shift cable threads. The permatex #3 will work fine to replace perfect seal Bushings and seal 6,7,and 8 in the picture below is the shift shaft bushings and seal jerry is referring to.
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