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    kghost replied to the thread Shifting troubleshoot nightmare.
    You really need to start your own thread. Piggy backing on an old thread is not good. The original thread has NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shifting troubleshoot nightmare.
    Yes, The bottom shift shaft busing in the bell housing has been known to move up allowing the shift shaft to also move up which will not...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Spoke with him last night. His drive is an SEI, he said it had the preload pin vertical drive shaft in lower so it appears to be period...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread Alpha one shifting problems.
    I have an idea, Maybe start a new thread of your own and include EXACTLY what outdrive you have. R, MR, Alpha Gen 1 or Gen 2. Engine...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Send me a mesaage with your phone number and a time to call. I am sure your seloc left out many little details that you could have missed.
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Here is my written procedure. I have used this for many years. If it fails then the basics of cable install or worn linkage parts are...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    There is NO WAY the cable was 50 years old.....................That said, What was the cable part number you purchased and where did...
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    kghost replied to the thread Lower shift cable problem.
    Please explain your mechanical abilities and mostly your experience/understanding of mercruiser shifting, outdrives (removal and...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    There are two types available. Need a lot more info to identify. Serial # could help. Pictures would help. An accurate description...
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    kghost replied to the thread 1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP.
    A 143 degree stat will have a 150-160* under normal operation. Today you get 140* stat. I am not sure they still sell a 143*. Also...
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    kghost replied to the thread 1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP.
    No one said a NEW boat. A mid 1980's and newer would be a better choice and there are tens of thousands of them out there. At least...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread 1999 Mercruiser 350 Engine Tick - Rebuild or Replace?.
    In my opinion, if you do a compression check and it fails, Most likely one or two cylinders have failed, Most likely ring lands have...
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    kghost replied to the thread Exhaust shutters.
    You know, You ask a stupid question when you dont give us specifics. Its means nothing to us because we are forced to ask questions we...
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    kghost replied to the thread 1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP.
    I am not negative, I am realistic. Hey if you feel its fun to troubleshoot continued problems vs using the boat. Have at it..... Its...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift Shaft Lever Removal.
    This is very common on assemblies that have not been apart in decades. I have drilled them out with success and if you try this start...
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