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    can't remove out drive

    Thank you very much everyone. The remote is in forward and the shift shaft is also facing forward. I'm going to give the 2x4 idea my all and pray I don't have to pull the engine.
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    can't remove out drive

    isn't that about the worst that could have happened? how do I get it out now?
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    can't remove out drive

    just a few weeks ago I replaced impeller
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    can't remove out drive

    Maybe this update will help me get some answers. I managed a slight separation with the 2x4 in the pic and the video shows how loose it is. Yet I have been struggling for two days now trying to remove this outdrive. I don't know what to do. I hope someone out there doesa
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    can't remove out drive

    96 Mercruiser 4.3LX 6cly vortec 262cid alpha one gen two last month I removed the lower unit only to replace impeller. working alone I had trouble re-installing the unit. was advised to remove upper unit, connect the two then re-install. using a floor jack, I was able to do that and was pleased...
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    How do I pin point source of vibration

    I've only had it for a couple months. It was stored outside for at least 5 years and needed everything the sun could destroy seats. wall panels, engine cover and any exposed wiring. It showed less than 200 hours on it, started and sounded good. I did all the upholstery myself, and replaced the...
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    How do I pin point source of vibration

    Some additional information: The first time I drained the oil I did so with the cap from the reservoir in the engine compartment removed. It was less than half full to begin with. The amount of oil drained was just over half a quart total. It wasn't dis-colored and no metal was...
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    How do I pin point source of vibration

    96 Mercruiser 4.3lx 6cyl vortec with alpha one gen two outdrive. I took the outdrive off and installed a new water pump kit. Who ever did it last broke two of the four housing bolts off and left it like that. I drilled them out and mounted the new housing with 4 new bolts. Didn't see any other...
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    96 Mercruiser 4.3 L 4bb V-6 Vortec with Alpha One outdrive.

    After cranking the water out I put a small amount of oil in each plug hole, cranked it again for a few seconds and re-inserted the plugs. Half hour later I turned the key and it instantly started up. I ran it at 1300 rpms a few minutes and backed it off to an 650 rpm idle for about 5 minutes. It...
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    96 Mercruiser 4.3 L 4bb V-6 Vortec with Alpha One outdrive.

    Thank you Jimn. I pulled the plugs, turned the ign. key and it started cranking, spewing water everywhere. I live an hour North of San Diego and we just had 3 days of almost non stop rain. I didn't have the engine cover on the motor thinking I was safe with the carb. cover but noticed today that...
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    96 Mercruiser 4.3 L 4bb V-6 Vortec with Alpha One outdrive.

    Put in new plugs, plug wires, dist. cap and rotor. It backfired once starting it but then started and went to a smooth idle. Sounded good. I let it run for 4-5 minutes to loosen up the oil to make it easier to extract through the dip stick tube. Today because of the backfire, I replaced the...
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    Trim troubles

    Thank you for responding. You sound like you know your way around a trim system, to say the least. I'll answer each question as best I can and hope to hear back from you. 1 The fluid level is up to the line on the plastic reservoir 2 It's in the down position. I was able to manually lift it and...
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    Trim troubles

    96 Mercruiser 4.3 L 4bb V-6 Vortec with Alpha One outdrive. The up and down trim switch didn't work at all. Tried jumping solinoids and didn't even get a clicking sound. So I replaced the positive wire from the battery and the big fuse on the end of it. Then I replaced both solinoids, made sure...
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    flames up when starting

    96 Mercruiser 4.3 L 4bb V-6 Vortec with Alpha One outdrive. Boat hadn't been used for about a year. Stored without gas. So two days ago I filled the tank, bought a new battery and it started up. Went to idle for a few minutes with the ears on and I shut it down. Today I cranked it over for about...
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    Shift Shaft problem?

    2004 50hp ELPTEFI 4 STROKE. Just completed a water pump replacement and now having trouble reinstalling the lower unit. I can turn the shift shaft 180 degrees easily and it remains in forward so I turned it as far as I could CCW by hand then put vice grips on it and managed with force to get it...
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