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    1997 Yamaha 200 SWS2 block damage-repair

    Lost the piston pin bearing (top port piston) on powerhead- Planning on boring or resleeving the cylinder-got gouged in a few areas from the needle bearing rollers - I noticed a small hole in the bottom of the block -See Pic- just wondering if not repaired or filled will it effect...
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    Problem adjusting front mounts mounts

    Hello all- I am having problems adjusting the front motor mounts on my 86 Alpha 1 gen1 4.3 l setup. Does anyone know the correct nut size for the upper and lower nuts on this setup? My 1-1/8 wrench seems to have too much play and I cannot get a 1-1/16 wrench on them. Also i cant get a deep...
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    bellows replacement procedere

    I am in the process of replacing my bellows on an alpha 1 gen. 1 outdrive. Reading the mercruiser manual step 1 it says to disconnect the water tube from the engine side and push it through the transom. After removing the bellows and bellhousing I was wondering if I had to remove it at all...
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    Yoke and seal replacement alpha 1

    Hello all -on a 1986 alpha 1 gen. 1 is there anyway of replacing the aft u-joint without having to remove the whole yoke assembly? If not, do you have to re-adjust the preload on the bearings and assembly to 6-inch-pounds, I do not want to remove the assembly and not being able to complete the...
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    GLM Manifolds Quality

    I will be replacing my manifolds and risers this season on a 4.3 L V-6. It seems some have had fit problems with the glm units and others praise the quality and fit. I read Bond-O's post on the glms (I hope he will chime in) saying they were of good fit & finish but read a later post were he had...
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    Aftermarket Exhaust manifolds ?'s

    Hello all ,Been getting great advise here and it's time for my first post.I am looking to replace my exhaust manifolds and risers on my 86 sea ray with a 4.3l v-6. The price difference between mercruiser manifolds and aftermarket seems to be almost double. Have seen some good prices on...
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