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    1982 Calkins Trailer Hub Question

    I have a 1982 tandem axle Calkins trailer. I do not trailer it long distances, as each trip is less than 10 miles round trip. While taking the boat to the lake tonight, my front hub exploded. Grease is everywhere, but I managed to fish and get the trailer home ok. I took the tire off (it's...
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    Transmission Fluid???

    I am looking in the Clymers Manual for my boat (1979 SeaRay w/260 Merc and Alpha One), and I come across something I have a question about. I understand that I need to check the lower unit lube, engine oil, powersteer fluid, and power trim fluid, but the manual also says to check the...
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    Spinning prop noise

    I have a Merc 260 with an alpha one outdrive. When the unit is out of the water and in neutral, if I spin the prop, there is a slight ratcheting noise. Is this normal, or should it be silky smooth and quit when you turn the prop?<br /><br />Thanks!
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    Mounting kicker on transom

    I have a 20' Sea Ray with a merc 260, and I mounted a 15 hp kicker on the rear last night. On the outside of the boat, I used a plate made of 3/4" marine grade plywood, and on the inside, I just snugged the nuts/washers up to the transom. As I have said in other posts, this is my first I/O...
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    Mounting kicker to I/O

    I have a 20' Sea Ray with a merc 260, and I mounted a 15 hp kicker on the rear last night. On the outside of the boat, I used a plate made of 3/4" marine grade plywood, and on the inside, I just snugged the nuts/washers up to the transom. As I have said in other posts, this is my first I/O...
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    Trim Limit unit (Trent, can you help?)

    I recently noticed two frayed wires inside of my boat. The trim gauge has not worked in awhile, so I thought maybe these two wires are for the trim unit (one on each side of the lower unit). In tracing the wires, I noticed that they go from the trim unit in the boat to through the transom...
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    Leaking oil/water into rear of boat

    Ok...I know this is lengthly, but please read through all the background information as my questions are at the end. <br /><br />I recently bought a 1979 20' Sea Ray with a 260 Mercruiser and an Alpha One outdrive. Motor is original but rebuilt 3 years ago. As for the outdrive, I'm not too...
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    Merc 260 high oil pressure---Is it a problem or not?

    I have a Merc 260. My oil pressure is 75 psi @ 4000 RPM but the engine seems to be running fine. First, where is the sending unit located? Besides the sending unit, is there anything else I should look at to fix the situation? Can I get the sending unit at an auto parts store by asking for a...
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    Please help identifying which stern drive I have

    I have a 1979 Mercruiser 260. I was wondering if someone could please help me to identify which model stern drive I have? On the case, it says Alpha One, but in the manual it has no Alpha One(unless Alpha One is what's referred to as Model I in the manual...and if so, how do you tell the...
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    Help with 260 Mercruiser Reverse Noise

    I am looking at buying a Sea Ray. I have always had outboards, so and I/O is new to me. The price is right, but I have a concern regarding the outdrive. <br /><br />It is a 1979 Mercruiser, but it has an Alpha Drive outdrive. When you go from neutral to reverse, it makes a slight grinding...
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