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  1. Wateronthebrain

    What's The Trick Mating Lower to Upper Drive??

    My strength is also deteriorating with age, so I use a floor jack to get in close proximity then I wiggle on it in from there...good luck! You'll get it.
  2. Wateronthebrain

    Alternative to drilling your alignment tool to install gimbal bearings

    I just pulled and replaced my bearing. I set the bearing/carrier at the entrance and used a pipe to drive it in with a 3"x2" abs landscaping coupler at the pipes end and smacked in in...worked perfect.
  3. Wateronthebrain

    Water when pulling stern drive

    Your photo shows exactly the problem I had recently...read my earlier reply to another members similar delema: Recently my bilge was taking on water big time. I live on the Parker Strip in Arizona and we like to put our boats in the water and leave 'em over night on occasion. All summer my bilge...
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    Water leak to the bilge from transom please help

    I certainly realize how late this reply is however I thought I might chime in... Recently my bilge was taking on water big time. I live on the Parker Strip in Arizona and we like to put our boats in the water and leave 'em over night on occasion. All summer my bilge would fill up a few gallons...
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    5.7 Merc coolant check?

    Yes! I was thinking it was the open raw water system that was employed on my boat...but now I know for sure. She runs at like 140° consistently so I'm great full for the clearity! Thank you to each and everyone of you here to take the time and consideration to reply here. Yes, I have changed...
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    5.7 Merc coolant check?

    Ok, I sort of feel like a dork, but upon reviewing service manual over and over again, I can't figure out if my v8 is open or closed and how to check cooling system with regards to maintenance in general. I don't have a heat exchanger or a degaussing/overflow tank. I am not overheating. But I...
  7. Wateronthebrain

    Service manual 15

    So, I have it if I need it...roundbytheriver@gmail
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    Running 5.7 without choke on quadrajet?

    No, it is just really difficult to get it reinstalled. I did it first time, but this time I was just over it. Today, a push on the start button and she fired right up and ran great without it. I will definitely keep it nearby though, thanks Lou!
  9. Wateronthebrain

    Merc 5.7, alpha 1 gen2, Rochester marine 4bbl flood gushing up out of bowl/float vent!?!

    Update: I deleted the choke made few adjustments under load and she ran like a champ rest of the day today! Thank you all for your support!
  10. Wateronthebrain

    Running 5.7 without choke on quadrajet?

    Well, you were right on the money. I did have to adjust idle and air mix but she ran great after that!
  11. Wateronthebrain

    Running 5.7 without choke on quadrajet?

    So in hot weather environment, can I run my 5.7 without choke?
  12. Wateronthebrain

    Merc 5.7, alpha 1 gen2, Rochester marine 4bbl flood gushing up out of bowl/float vent!?!

    No, when I rebuilt it originally, I was unaware of one and/or the tensioner wire designed to hold valve down and in place while attaching the air horn. Either it bounced while I disassembled or it wasn't there. I had never been into a carb like this prior to...anyway, I think I got it today upon...
  13. Wateronthebrain

    Trim/tilt rams: delete?

    Thanks I'll get back to you!
  14. Wateronthebrain

    Mercruiser 470 Starter

    Hey, I have a working starter off my old 470 (Mod. edit, rule #8 )
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    Trim/tilt rams: delete?

    I'll try. Thank you ,:=]
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    Merc 5.7, alpha 1 gen2, Rochester marine 4bbl flood gushing up out of bowl/float vent!?!

    Yeah, at 65 I'm missing more than I know...anyway I happen to have something identical that I'll try. Anyway, gonna dig in and I'll report back in a few hours !
  17. Wateronthebrain

    Trim/tilt rams: delete?

    I was merely wondering...any I really appreciate the support above. Not "afford" ing it referred to paying a tech to sort it all out. However, I have a spare pump assembly I could always try. I'm just not real good with electrical stuff at all. Thanks, I'll try it...
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