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    Power trim trouble

    "I'm not too experienced w "I'm not too experienced with the power trim systems, so I am hoping someone can help. I noticed a couple weeks ago that when trying to lift my pre-alpha out drive, I am getting a "click". the down trim always works, but the up is getting worse each time I take the...
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    MampW turbo charger

    "I found a turbo charger with "I found a turbo charger with a holly carb. at a local garage sale, and am trying to find a schematic for it. the whole thing is mounted on an exhaust manifold, but the lines and hoses are just hanging. this will be me winter project to have it ready for next...
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    Broken shift shaft

    "I just found an old pre-alpha "I just found an old pre-alpha outdrive (everything outside the boat) for $100 at a yard sale! could not believe it! upon getting it home I only found one problem- the brass shift shaft on the lower unit is broke off. according to the local mechanic (and my own...
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    Trouble reinstalling outdrive

    "I have just replaced the gimb "I have just replaced the gimbal and bellows on my merc 165 (pre alpha). I took my time and everything went well- that is until I went to re-install my outdrive! I could not get the drive to slide fully into place. I rechecked the alignment, and thought I...
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    Prop question

    "I just picked up another old "I just picked up another old boat that has a miss-matched drive system. it has a merc 165 stern drive, but the in-line 6 is gone and an old iron duke 4 cyl. sits in its place. the boat does run, but i know little of prop pitch, and this has a 20degree 3 blade...
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    Outdrive noise

    "I am putting an old boat back "I am putting an old boat back together, after finally getting the motor in and running good there seems to be an odd clanking might be the best desciption when the motor runs up to about 1500-2000 rpm. There is no noise when the motor is at idle, and it makes no...
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