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    Engine cuts out at ~1750 RPM's

    Ok - I just replaced my upper unit with an SE106 1.98 Upper. All went well and I am pleased. Unfortunately, a new problem has presented itself. On my first voyage out today, I discovered that the engine DIES at approximately 1750 RPM's (give or take 100 or 200 if I am babying the throttle in...
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    Replacing upper - what else?

    I am replacing the upper half of my drive with an SEI106 1.94 upper. I currently have a 1987 Alpha 1 120. While I am there, I will also replace the impeller (since I'm already there). I presume there are additional seals I will need to replace between the upper and lower? Also - is there any...
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    New SEI106 vs Used Merc Alpha 1 Gen 1

    Ok - I've decided to replace my drive due to the repair estimate being higher than the cost of replacing my existing. The question - new SEI with warranty and support or used Merc Alpha 1? Based on what I have seen on e-bay, I can get a used merc for half the price of a new SEI. This would be...
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    Chipped a tooth...

    While removing my u-joints this evening, I somehow managed to chip a couple teeth of of the retainer nut - part is Sierra 18-3752. Now that the teeth are chipped off, I have plenty of room to get the new u-joints in. The upper housing wasn't damaged at all. Should I replace this part, or can...
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    Trim Cylinder Seal Kit Question

    Does anybody know if Sierra Part Number 18-2649, Power Trim Cylinder Seal Kit, is for one or two cylinders? I assume that one kit does one cylinder, but assuming has never gotten me anywhere good in the past...
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    Which Manual?

    Bought a 1987 Invader last summer. I've posted a couple times on here, but nothing of much substance. Spring is rapidly approaching, and I've got a lot of work to do on my new acquisition. Here's the list: -New Starter -New Serpentine Belt -Shift / Throttle at helm isn't consistent or...
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    Merc 120 (2.5L) Timing/Fuel/Iginition Help

    I have a 1987 Merc 120 - 2.5L. I bought the boat about two months ago. So far, I have rebuilt the carb, replaced the coil, wires, points, cap, condensor, plugs, metal fuel line (old one had the beginnings of a kink near the carb) and fuel filters (one on the pump and the strainer in the carb...
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