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Old 02-10-2007, 02:50 PM
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Dang cig, you were up early
I've got both sides leaking, and I finally noticed that the port side is coming in from up high, in/around the tiller arm. After reading all the swivel shaft/seal leak posts, sounds like the culprit there.
But the starboard side I had a harder time seeing where the leak was actually coming from, so that's something I have to look into. Specially since I've noticed that side sometimes wants to run a little warmer.
Thanks again for the ideas!
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Where can I buy an exhaust block off plate for a Merc Alpha transom assy?
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Old 03-22-2007, 10:11 AM
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Where can I buy an exhaust block off plate for a Merc Alpha transom assy?
I have a brand new Bravo block-off plate for $10 and shipping if they interchange.
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Old 03-23-2007, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by handfulz28
Dang cig, you were up early
I've got both sides leaking, and I finally noticed that the port side is coming in from up high, in/around the tiller arm. After reading all the swivel shaft/seal leak posts, sounds like the culprit there.
But the starboard side I had a harder time seeing where the leak was actually coming from, so that's something I have to look into. Specially since I've noticed that side sometimes wants to run a little warmer.
Thanks again for the ideas!
LOL yes up early always. I have prime hours @ work...6am-2pm. Any updates on your fix ?
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Hey cig, think I found the problem, and a temp fix: http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=152034
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Old 03-24-2007, 03:38 AM
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Holy Sh*t thats bad. I would'nt let that go too long. Water may be destroying your transom. Usually on the cut out for gimbal housing is bare wood. Unless the rigger coated the opening of the transom with resin you'll be wicking water.

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RedDog382 I believe they are same Merc P/N is 861776A-2,
eamil at [email protected] I will buy it.
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handfulz28,

Can you send REdDog382 a email on my behalf that I would like to buy the exhausut plate?
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Can you send REdDog382 a email on my behalf that I would like to buy the exhausut plate?
Dave,

I will get back to you tomarrow on this.

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Originally Posted by Dave22
RedDog382 I believe they are same Merc P/N is 861776A-2,
eamil at [email protected] I will buy it.

Dave,

E-mail sent. This is the same P/N I have.

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