lakepirate48
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"I have a 1978 mercruiser 188h
"I have a 1978 mercruiser 188hp in a Classic Inc. Boat. If I take hold of the sterndrive I can move it what I consider too much from side to side. Steering linkage is ok. Marina where I store it told me the upper( pivot bolt, nut?) become loose. There is no way to access it other than drill a hole(s) in the upper part of the housing. This sounds a bit odd to me. Anyone with experience with this? I dont see why this would cause my outdrive to be sloppy."
"I have a 1978 mercruiser 188hp in a Classic Inc. Boat. If I take hold of the sterndrive I can move it what I consider too much from side to side. Steering linkage is ok. Marina where I store it told me the upper( pivot bolt, nut?) become loose. There is no way to access it other than drill a hole(s) in the upper part of the housing. This sounds a bit odd to me. Anyone with experience with this? I dont see why this would cause my outdrive to be sloppy."