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      805HD posted the thread “Pre alpha” leak in Mercruiser Sterndrive Forum.
      1975 pre alpha drive randomly started leaking gear lube from the bearing carrier at the prop shaft. The leak appears to be coming out...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      I did have the coil wire on the wrong side initially, when I got continuity on the meter I noticed and switch it to the other side of...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      UPDATE*** Today I jumped back in the boat on the trailer, Four things were discovered.. One, the interrupter switch was never even...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      Heres a before and during shift screen shot from a video I took during a forward shift. I ordered a “new switch” and am going to verify...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      I used a led pod light (all I had) wired from a 12v battery through the switch. Closing the switch kills the light, with the switch open...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      I agree with you but I still think there’s something up with the switch itself. Still worth investigating for sure. But, if wiring was...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      UPDATE*** Launched the boat today, same issue, played around with it a bit to no avail. Notched shift plate working as it should...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      I hear ya. Dipping the boat tomorrow morning, I still find the whole thing weird. This isn’t my first rodeo and that boat was shifting...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      how much adjustment is considered normal or within the realm of “normal” off that 7/16 stud? It was about half way center of the slot. I...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      I followed your instructions exactly, was surprised how much adjustment was needed. Nothing crazy, but definitely needed it. I’m...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      Understood. Didn’t have to force or fight anything. I bought the boat as a project. It did run but it was in rough shape. Pulled the...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      Ohhh okay yes did it exactly as you described snug back of and safety wire it. Didn’t have an issue with the threads, it was harder...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      You don’t remember me?! You helped me with my first boat years ago! We spoke on the phone a few times. I’ll message you shortly.
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      I did the install, I apologize but you lost me on the F shaped part. Could you please clarify? I’m by no means a marine mechanic but I...
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      805HD replied to the thread 75 Formula Shift Issue.
      Correct, last weekend it was fine sat on the trailer for a week and now it’s goofy. The lower shift cable was just replaced so last...
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