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  1. Don S

    Yellow "gunk" in engine compartment... smells like gear oil

    Re: Yellow "gunk" in engine compartment... smells like gear oil First you put the shifter in forward After putting the shifter in forward, with the drive down, remove the trim cylinders from the back of the drive. Remove 6 nuts holding the drive to the bellhousing, then pull the drive off...
  2. Don S

    speed shift problems

    Re: speed shift problems Just an FYI, you have an I/O or sterndrive, not an Inboard. No, the shift cable is not your problem. If the cable was the problem, the engine would die or run rough. You would also have problems going into gear, but you only mentioned coming out of gear. As Bond-o...
  3. Don S

    Alpha One Gen 2 Stern Drive Shift Shaft Bushing

    Re: Alpha One Gen 2 Stern Drive Shift Shaft Bushing A couple of problems I see in your pictures, in the circled are in picture below, the corrosion has eat through the wall. Air will suck in there when you are on plane, and you will get an overheat. Probably didn't have that problem until you...
  4. Don S

    Trim position sensor adjustment?

    Re: Trim position sensor adjustment? Here is from the manual on adjusting the trim sender.
  5. Don S

    Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP

    Re: Hard steering on 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi DP Sounds like improper steering cable installation, or it's tied down and can't move. Have a look at this.
  6. Don S

    Is there an air-fuel adjustment for 2007 Yamaha 8 HP motor?

    Re: Is there an air-fuel adjustment for 2007 Yamaha 8 HP motor? Yes, there is. You have to drill out the brass BB that blocks access to it.
  7. Don S

    POS won't start

    Re: POS won't start When you turn the key to ON, two relays should click, both B and C in the picture below. B should click on to run the fuel pumps for two seconds, the shut off. If it's not clicking, check the fuel pump fuse with a meter, and swap relay B (fuel pump relay) for the spare D...
  8. Don S

    Oil in u-joint bellows, probably the yoke seal, should it be me or the marina?

    Re: Oil in u-joint bellows, probably the yoke seal, should it be me or the marina? After removing the drive, here are the procedures for replacing the front seal and the yoke (if needed) read through them and see determine if you have the abilities, you are the only one that can do that. This...
  9. Don S

    Volvo Penta 5.0FL spark plug change..........

    Re: Volvo Penta 5.0FL spark plug change.......... Volvo has (if they still sell it) a universal socket with a cut down section. But they are expensive. I just used a cut down socket that I made for other engines just a standard spark plug socket and a grinder is all that's needed.
  10. Don S

    Correct spark plug 5.0 MPI?

    Re: Correct spark plug 5.0 MPI? AC 41-932 is the correct plugs. The 983's are for the big blocks. Obviously someone put in the wrong ones at some point. Here is a service bulletin on the plug change.
  11. Don S

    Automatic Bilge Wiring

    Re: Automatic Bilge Wiring May be like this.
  12. Don S

    new engine break in on test stand

    Re: new engine break in on test stand You can just see where you want to hook your hose to in the picture from your other thread.
  13. Don S

    5.0L Merc Oil Drain Hose Diagram Help

    Re: 5.0L Merc Oil Drain Hose Diagram Help I can't take credit for that picture, found it while doing a picture search in google, not even sure what I was looking for, just recognized the place and my boat. This one looks more realistic, your basic gray, and no rainbow.
  14. Don S

    5.0L Merc Oil Drain Hose Diagram Help

    Re: 5.0L Merc Oil Drain Hose Diagram Help Obviously, not the same kind of engine compartment as the one I was working on. Different model. I sure miss KTN and my boat.
  15. Don S

    volvo penta steering cable

    Re: volvo penta steering cable Here is how to remove the cable. Remove pin 1. Remove the steering cable nut from the tube (use wrench on tube so it doesn't turn) Pull cable out. Should the cable be frozen inside the tube, remove pin 2 and swing the bracket out of the way, then use a mallet...
  16. Don S

    Gimbal housing/Gimbal Ring Question

    Re: Gimbal housing/Gimbal Ring Question Is this how it went together?
  17. Don S

    Any way of replacing bunks without putting the craft in the water?

    Re: Any way of replacing bunks without putting the craft in the water? Just take the boat off the trailer.
  18. Don S

    Newby Alpha 1 Outdrive Question

    Re: Newby Alpha 1 Outdrive Question That hose is for the speedometer and shouldn't have any oil in it at all. It's a twist lock fitting and I put an arrow on where it connects. An additional image.
  19. Don S

    1995 Sea Ray 195 BR Oil Drain Question

    Re: 1995 Sea Ray 195 BR Oil Drain Question Ok, being a 95 boat, it could have been a 96 engine which would have taken a different kit. This should be the one you need. One note, there are aftermarket kits, but they won't fit through the drain plug, so keep that in mind. These list from Merc...
  20. Don S

    Re-wiring helm

    Re: Re-wiring helm Mercruiser uses a 20A fuse on the Red/purple wire just before the ignition switch.
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