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    1971 Mercruiser 140 Ignition Issues

    Also check after engine has run and is fully warmed up, The distributor shaft side to side movement. Because distributor is on an angle the housing bushings wear causing excess slop and the points loose there dwell/gap...... The resistor wire is buried in the engine harness and is about 3 ft...
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    Bravo III Outdrive "slipping"

    If the trim pump runs out or low on fluid it is possible while under way, the drive could raise up and thus cavitate. With low or no oil in trim rams this could happen
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    Bravo III Outdrive "slipping"

    The inside or Female part of the coupler is Aluminum splines bonded to a large rubber outer absorbing ring which is bonded to the aluminum housing. The shaft from the drive is Steel Male splines. Two things can happen, 1. And most common, The female aluminum splines strip away due to lack of...
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    Bravo III Outdrive "slipping"

    Start STB engine only. If you can look at very back of engine, you should see the drive shaft coming thru transom (about 1" or so in diameter) that shaft is what goes into coupler. You should see that drive shaft spinning If you dont then coupler is bad and engine will need to be pulled to...
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    See link for this site for these parts. Note Item 52. There are 3 choices first shows dimensions. Price is a dollar. USE THE CORRECT PART https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/rmralpha-one-sterndrive-19831990/6225577-thru-0d469858/gear-housing-driveshaft-mr
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    The washer should be flat.... Also make sure the splines, both the bronze shift arm and the shift shaft are a good slip fit with no binding. Look into bronze arm splines and make sure its clear of crud, built up grease etc maybe use small screw driver and poke inside to be sure its clear. I...
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    Yes, I have seen/ replaced dozens. Keep many good used one in my inventory!!
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    Only thought is due to install issues possibly incorrectly a few times ans not necessarily because of you, The Bronze shift arm is bent. Very hard to detect but possible. My money is on the washer. You have to meaaure with calipers. Also look under washer. Should be the shift shaft bishing and...
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    Dont decide to do things like that. The stud washers and the shift shaft bushing washer are TWO DIFFERENT PART NUMBERS. They are not the same
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    If its one from the mounting studs then its to thick, Twice as thicek as it should be.
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    Alpha One Gen One Shift Cable Binding

    What is the thickness of that washer? It has to be stainless steel and no more that 1/16" (.062")
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    Mercruiser 350 1987 - Distributor questions IMAGES

    Do a google search for a GM V8 Delco EST distributor and see what comes up.
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    Mercruiser 350 1987 - Distributor questions IMAGES

    We dont use cheap chinese parts in the USA and we have thousands of sources for new and used parts What would it cost to purchased in the USA and shipped to you? Again an automotive distributor will work just reuse the module below reluctor
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    Mercruiser 350 1987 - Distributor questions IMAGES

    I know Malibu Ski boats in the mid 2000's use the same distributor. I worked on one this weekend. Rotor broke. New one from Automotive store was $15.00 That side to side is no good. A local Machine shop could rebush the housing. Not sure where to find the bushings here. If you have an...
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    Mercruiser 350 1987 - Distributor questions IMAGES

    Is your engine carburated? To the best of my knowledge and my 1987 350 260hp alpha, you should have a Thunderbolt IV ignition. Yours is NOT this. What you have I believe is a Delco EST ignition used on much newer engines. Very unusual for the bushings to go bad. But you could get any...
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