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    Boat listing to left

    Trim tab adjustment both ways. Has no effect.
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    Boat listing to left

    Nothing heavy on port side. Besides if there was something heavy it would list all the time, right? Not just on plane.
  3. J

    Boat listing to left

    Boat is on roller bunk trailer. Picture not possible. Dont know what a hull hook is or what to look for.
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    Boat listing to left

    I have 1988 Regal Sebring, 19 ft, 175 hp Mercruiser, 21 pitch aluminum prop that lists to left, but only when on plane. Approx 2,500 -3,000 rpm. Floats level at no wake speed or at drift. Passenger load weight position or trim tab adjustment has no effect. There are no hull tabs. It trims out...
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    Growling noise when steering.

    Yikes! Here is the kicker. A while back(2 years) The billow developed a hole and water leaked into the u-joint. I replaced all of the billows and boots. The next time I pulled the lower unit to grease the ujoint, I noticed some rust. After that I noticed some vibration but didn't know from where...
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    Growling noise when steering.

    1988 Mercruiser 3.0, Alpha One, gen 1. When the steering is turned to the extreme limit, left or right, a loud growling noise is produced. It only does it in the water but not on the hose. (I assume that the universal joint is not making the noise or it would do it in or out of the water)As the...
  7. J

    Temp sensor issue

    1988 Regal w/ Mercruiser, 175 hP, V6 #OB967952 I just installed new temp sensor, subtitute for #806490T. The needle on the temp gage goes over to the beginning of the red line for "H" and stays there while running. The engine is NOT running hot. After a cool down the needle retreats. I think...
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    Shift cable adjustment

    This project is almost done. I am down to connecting the the shift cable end to the engine. Do you know the exact adjustment distance between the center of the attachment bolt and the center of the adjustable barrel? I know the distance for Alpha One, gen 2 is 6". Is that also the correct...
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    Mercruiser bellows adhesive problem

    1988 4.3 Alpha One, gen 1. - I am working alone, (except for the wife who holds the light). I have the the transome end of the U-jpoint and the exhaust bellows installed, glued and clamped solid. I am now ready to attatch the drive end of the u-joint bellows. directions say to apply 50 mil...
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    Alpha One, gen 1 bellows install

    1988 Regal 4.3 Alpha One, gen 1 - I have the gimble houseing disassembled. A new gimble bearing installed and engine aligned. A new lower shift cable sheath installed and new tilt sender and limiter units installed through the transom but not connected to gimble bell houseing. I am now ready to...
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    After market trim sender and limiter headache

    1988 Regal, Sebring, 4.3 Alpha One, gen 1. - So I buy a cheap trim sender/limiter set on line. It has the usual 2 wire leads on each side, but all 4 ends have bullet ends. No markings or indication as to which wire goes to which connection. There is a pig tail adapter with ring ends to attach to...
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