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    Pre alpha drive - install of trim ram

    Hello - I am having a real hard time trying to install the trim rams to the drive - if I want to install the Rams I have to bend the ram inward to line up with mounting hole. the ram does not line straight up with the mounting hole - to me, a rookie this does not make sense. I have been moving...
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    Upper shift/control cable

    The sterndrive (228) is up and installed to the boat - the lower shift cable is installed and adjusted. - the engine is operational. This leaves the upper shift/control cable to be adjusted. - I have misplaced the instructions for performing the adjustments. Does anyone have these instructions...
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    Shift Cable routing

    Question - must the new shift cable match exactly the same route or path as the original/ previous one The new cable does fit the barrel to its holder Thanks
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    Installing the Lower shift cable wire core

    Installing the wire core into the Lower shift cable housing - the housing has been installed The sterndrive is pre-alpha - I cannot push the wire core through. - the housing goes through the transom then 90 degrees up to as far as it will go. - this was done with a helper to screw in the brass...
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    228 Sterndrive - shift wire cable ??

    Mercury Marine gave me part # 865436A03 as the Shift Cable housing kit for the 1979 228 Sterndrive - Mercruiser 228 engine -305 - 4 bll - the shift cable housing is different than the original - the brass end at the shift plate is 1 1/2 longer - this prevented me from routing the cable on the...
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    228 Sterndrive - shift cable installation - 2" thread

    Good evening - long story short = I am installing the shift cable - how critical is the 2 thread position of the brass fitting to the bell housing I cannot connect the brass fitting without making it firm and tight - not too tight - with the shift slide i full forward position the lever and...
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    Trim Sender wiring

    Two wires go to the Trim Sender unit - one has about 1"bare metal exposed I want to coat the exposed wire with solder , but I do not know if this will cause damage to the Trim Sender. I believe that it would but ? My only other option is electrical tape = the boat is a 27ft Carver and is not in...
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    Sterndrive problems

    Good afternoon - I had my Upper unit connected to the lower unit - by a professional - I watched him do it. The sterndrive has been lying on its side fully covered for several weeks - now the u-joint driveshaft is jammed - the shifter shoe is offset to the left and the prop shaft just spins l...
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    228 Sterndrive - Shift cable ????

    Good Afternoon - Prior to starting this adventure I contacted Mercury Marine in order to get the correct part number for the shift cable kit. I was told that there was a new part number so I bought it. This cable is not the same as the one .- The brass ftg at the shift plate is larger/longer...
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    228 Sterndrive - ujoint bellow/ pivot pins

    Good day - i have installed the u-joint bellow to the gimbal housing - now trying to install the pivot pins and I cannot - can't even start them. Have I installed bellow correctly I don't know. - after installing the bellow the threaded holes on the gimbal housing do not line up with the...
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    228 Sterndrive - Bell Housing shift shaft ?

    228 Sterndrive 1978 - 1982 There is excessive play on the shift shaft ( up & down) - very small is this a problem. i cannot find a mechanic who will service as they say old Mercruiser parts - so I am on my own
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    Pre Alpha Sterndrive 228 - Bellows installation help

    Good evening Gentlemen - need your help once again Have the U-joint bellow installed to the Bell Housing - ready to bring the bell housing up to the Gimbal/transom in order to install the water hose - u-joint bellow - shift cable housing and bellow I know the position of the gear clamps -...
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    Pre-Alpha 228 sterndrive - U-joint bellows ?

    Good evening Questions - When installing the u-joint bellows is it best to install it first on the Transom or the Bell Housing? Also do you use Bellow adhesive on both ends and only on the outside of the housing or the inside of the bellows - or does it matter Thank you for your time
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    Pre Alpha 228 sterndrive - grounding clips

    Regarding these clips or tabs - must the gear portion of clamp be on top of the clip or is any position ok Thank you for your time
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    R -Sterndrive (1978-1982) hinge pin tool 91-78310

    Just seeking opinions on this hinge pin tool 91-78310 The ones I got from Amazon are junk - sloppy Thanks - Stuart
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    Pre Alpha (R) sterndrive -Problem connecting lower unit to upper unit

    Hello Have a 1979 Mercruiser 228 engine and trying to connect my upper 228 unit to a MC-1 lower unit Have connected both units together - looks great Problem - the upper u joint drive shaft is jammed - will not turn The difference from my old lower and the MC-1 is that the MC-1 has a preloaded...
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    Pre-Alpha one - Shift Cable assembly kits

    1979 27ft Carver Monterey -Mercruiser 228 (305) - 228 Sterndrive Mercury Marine gave me the part # for the Shift Cable Assembly Kit as 8M017625 The Mercruiser dealer sent me Kit # 865436A03 and told me that this kit replaces 8M0117625 - which I believe is not true Sierra part # 18-2603 has...
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    Pre-Alpha One - Question lower shift cable install procedure

    Just a Question - was it necessary for me to remove and replace the entire shift cable assy. ? Could l have only replaced the wire cable and the made the adjustments at the shift plate ? my new wire cable is 1/8" longer than the old. Thanks - appreciate any thoughts - Stuart
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    Pre-Alpha - installing new Shift Cable problems

    Good Day 1979 27ft Carver Monterey - Mercruiser (305) 228 engine -228 sterndrive - Pre Alpha one Installed, as a test, the shift cable through the Transom - Problem -from the engine side l can see the brass end of the cable but l cannot physically touch it (and I have small hands) The only...
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    Sterndrive 228 problem

    Boat is a !979 27ft Carver Monterey - Mercruiser 228 S/N 5431395 - 228 Sterndrive - no s/n - pre-alpha - 1978-1982 Situation - changing lower shift cable - the brass bolt/ftg - at the end of cable - the one you need the special nut for It would not come out - special tool rounded the corners -...
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