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    1989 Toyota Camry and TX emission test....

    Hoping to run across a "trained" automobile tech here that can help.... Took the old girl to the inspection station last week and couldn't pass the NOx portion on the low speed (15 mph) cycle on the dyno. The high speed numbers are within parameters. HC was well below on both cycles. Have gone...
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    I know what it is but I don't know why it's here...with pics

    for reference see previous post.....http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=511084 Thanks to all for the ideas I got it off now I don't know why I am looking at what I am......the pulling has pulled the outdrive and of course with it the drive shaft AND THE ENTIRE gimbal bearing.. How and...
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    outdrive will not install onto bell housing.....now won't come back off......

    Mercruiser 120 serial 6809214 can't read the numbers on the transom.....the outdrive is from a later unit serial A303794.....I have never seen the outdrive hanging on the rear of the boat it came riding in the hull...rebuilt all major and minor assemblies on the drive system....rebuilt stringers...
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    Reassembling r/rm drive....no water pump base

    Well getting to the point of putting the outdrive together.....boat was a basket case and am getting ready to see if it will float and go....2 previous owners ago over heated everything....and bought a water pump kit.....took the outdrive apart and let it sit and then sold the boat and it sat...
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    hinges.... suitability...

    Am about to obtain hinges or a hinge for the motor cover/sunpad for boat I am rebuilding. Hinged edge is 71 inches. Trying to decide if a continuous (piano) hinge (3 inches wide when laying open) or say 6-8 hinges like these (...
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    MerCruiser 120 84 oil pressure help....

    I posted this a few weeks ago and response I got little hasn't worked out. Hope this goes better....this time I have PICS.... Putting a basket case back together......took it apart 2 1/2 years ago and some of the memory is fuzzy. I believe that the first picture shows where the oil pressure...
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    Mercruiser 120 1984 fuel pump question

    Wanting to crank engine for up to 30 seconds over a couple of minutes to get dwell dialed in. There is no fuel in the system. Oil in the pan and have run the oil pump to get oil circulated. Will doing this with a dry fuel pump likely to cause damage to it? As always all help and comments are...
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    84 MerCruiser 120 front motor mount

    Looks like the front mount has holes large enough for 1/2" lags to attach to mounting board. Have 3/8" on hand. Are 3/8" large enough or does it need the full 1/2" lag bolts? As always any help advice and opinions are appreciated... Thanks
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    84 120 MerCruiser w/Delco point distributor

    Distributor seems to be in excellent condition, centrifugal advance operating smoothly, no play felt in bushing........the only thing missing is the oiling "felt", what ever was used there is deteriorated and has left a big hole......Has any one seen a specific replacement for this part or am I...
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    84 120 MerCruiser trim pump mounting

    Ready to mount trim/tilt pump assembly (tall vertical style) after cleaning and repainting, was a basket case when I got it so not aware of how it was originally mounted..... two areas with questions......... There are 6 (2 sets of 3) 1/4 inch holes for mounting....does this little pump NEED...
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    mercruiser 120 1984, oil pressure galley

    Trying hard to get the basket case back together.....had to look hard to decide where the oil pressure sender went on the block....(below and aft of the oil filter just above the oil pan).....found the hole fouled by (I believe) mud dauber nest....have cleaned out and chased the threads in the...
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    84 merc 120, throttle/shift plate mounting

    engine number 6829214 All right this is what happens when a PROJECT takes longer than projected....originally thought about 6 months___year at most........ya sure. Been 2 1/2 years now, many delays not the least has been money. Had taken pics at the start but computer hard drive crash has seen...
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    Mercruiser 120 1984, need photos

    All right this is what happens when a PROJECT takes longer than projected:(....originally thought about 6 months___year at most........ya sure. Been 2 1/2 years now, many delays not the least has been money. :redface: Had taken pics at the start but computer hard drive crash has seen to...
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    Identify controller and cable

    84 Mercruiser 120, MR drive, 84 Galaxy, Well I made an assumption and bought cables based on the year and type of motor without first removing controller......:redface: big mistake....... Now I am having a difficult time identifying the cables and finding them so I can fix my error. I need a...
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    fuel filter spring...'84 Mercruiser 2.5/120

    '84 Mercruiser 2.5/120 with original style tall Carter fuel pump with filter on top.....got new filter element and gasket took off bail to replace and the spring is missing.......cannot seem to find a listing for a replacement....(have never run engine in this condition) Does anybody know of a...
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    Mercarb rebuild issues

    Am in process of rebuilding 2 bbl. Mercarb on 1984 2.5 120hp. Having 2 issues and need advice. Two needles in kit, spring loaded and no spring...spring style in carb on disassembly.....Manual seems to indicate that the non-spring is a later and preferred style....as in carb may already have...
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    Little Holes in the Hull

    Have been working to restore my boat and a previous owner installed the usual plywood over the old deck to "PATCH":( In the process he put the deck screws through the hull in about 6 places. :mad: These holes are from drywall type screws and are from #6 or #8 screws. Can I seal the holes by...
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    Spiral wound lock washer specs??

    I have looked through the tech manual (OEM) and don't seem to see if there is a height specification for the lock washer (spring). Suppose that I should say it is an '84 MR drive and a 2.5/120 Mercruiser How will one know if they are "OK" or need replacing?? Mine LOOK fine but are...
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    1984 MR Drive Lower Hinge Pin questions

    From what I have been able to gather from the archives the lower hinge pin is a "press" in part. What I haven't been able to determine is if it is to be pressed up or down?? Is the pin a constant diameter over its entire length? I have gotten movement about a 32nd inch. But want to be sure...
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    Ideas on recovering bunks on trailer..........

    Probably too simple a topic for placing here... Am "redoing" a trailer...fresh paint, replacing all bad or damaged hardware...new winch and lights, etc. The carpet on the bunks is not destroyed but is old and has one small tear. Is there an advantage or disadvantage to leaving the old...
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