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    Mercruiser OEM Belt Surprise

    Needed to replace my original belts this year. Bought OEM and was surprised on delivery that one was NOS, 1984 on the label. It's new, but probably a little stale. Might be an exception to the OEM rubber preference.
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    228 oil pan/timing cover leak

    First season after a 15 year hiatus, have developed a significant oil leak that is getting worse each outing. Appears to be coming from the front edge of the oil pan where it meets the timing cover. Original 228 engine, about 700 hours but 40 years old. Are there any good alternatives to...
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    Power steering troubles

    81 Searay with a 228. Splashed this week for the first time in 15 years. Power steering doesn't seem to be working. Basically feels the same steering whether engine is running or not. I disconnected the cable from the actuator, the helm and cable are free and smooth. Disconnected the...
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    Lower shift cable behavior?

    First things first, I tried to add my serial numbers to my signature, let me know if you can see them. 1981 228. I am familiar with and have printed the shift cable adjustment procedure, currently at 6" and assuming that is correct for my drive. I am getting the expected lock and ratchet...
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    Log exhaust elbow installation?

    I pulled off my exhaust elbows to see how they looked and was fortunate to find no signs of gasket surface deterioration or leaking, so ready to reassemble once I order parts. I have log style manifolds with raw water cooling, are the stainless plates typically reused or replaced? Are OEM...
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    Gimbal bearing dimensions

    I have installed a permalube Sierra gimbal bearing and was under the impression that they were pretty much dimensionally equivalent regardless of brand. This bearing went in easier than the 40 year old original bearing came out. When assessing the alignment I realized that the alignment was...
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    Mercruiser 228 Refresh

    Hello, new member with an 81 Searay / Mercruiser 228 . Boat has been sitting for 15 years and it's time to get back on the water. I'm having trouble looking for parts, my serial numbers don't return any results in the mercruiser parts pages I've tried. What am I working with? Engine...
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