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Forum: General Q & A
03-22-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By APEXrtx06

496 HO belt squeak/pulley when cold

Been dealing with/trying to figure this out for the last 18 months or so. On my starboard engine when I start it up I get a squeak at idle until things are fully warmed up (about 15 mins or so). I...
Forum: General Q & A
09-19-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By APEXrtx06

Thanks for the suggestions. It turned out the...

Thanks for the suggestions. It turned out the starter is loose. Now to try to gain access to tighten it! Should be fun!
Forum: General Q & A
09-06-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By APEXrtx06

496 HO sounds much louder when cranking

Twin engine boat... The problem started a few days ago. Noticed when starting the engines that the port engine when cranking over to start was much louder and higher pitched when starting vs. the...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Apparently not unheard of. I spoke with George at...

Apparently not unheard of. I spoke with George at All American Drive Service and he said he has also heard of couplers coming from Merc that are bad.
Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Actually I just got it figured out on Sunday. Got...

Actually I just got it figured out on Sunday. Got another new coupler from Merc and it solved the issue. Seems as though my original coupler was bad (wasn't true) and so was the first new one I got....
Forum: General Q & A
05-09-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

I have not tried that. I agree, it shouldn't...

I have not tried that. I agree, it shouldn't change.



Yes, I have done that. I suppose it could be the gimble but it's only a couple years old (all new transom assembly) and the gimble bearing...
Forum: General Q & A
05-09-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Much less. Enough to where it is very difficult...

Much less. Enough to where it is very difficult to insert the alignment tool.
Forum: General Q & A
05-09-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

The only thing I can think of is that maybe the...

The only thing I can think of is that maybe the flywheel wasn't seated correctly, but I doubt it as I did torque it down to spec which should seat it. I didn't check the runout on the flywheel until...
Forum: General Q & A
05-09-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

The only thing I can think of is that maybe the...

The only thing I can think of is that maybe the flywheel wasn't seated correctly, but I doubt it as I did torque it down to spec which should seat it. I didn't check the runout on the flywheel until...
Forum: General Q & A
05-09-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

An update... Put on a new coupler and still have...

An update... Put on a new coupler and still have the same problem. I can get the alignment perfect, but then when I rotate the crankshaft 90/180/270 it is way off. I followed the procedure for...
Forum: General Q & A
05-04-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Thank you. I actually just picked some up this...

Thank you. I actually just picked some up this morning.

Thanks everyone for all the help. I think I will get this figured out!
Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Correct. Yes, I think you are right about that....

Correct. Yes, I think you are right about that. But, lets say that the L Brackets are just a little lower than they used to be, as long as I can get the motors aligned without running out of...
Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Thanks, I appreciate the offer. I have a forklift...

Thanks, I appreciate the offer. I have a forklift lined up for Saturday so I'm gonna give it another shot. Also going to replace the coupler just to be sure.
Forum: General Q & A
05-02-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

They are for sure back in the original place...

They are for sure back in the original place because I took pretty good measurements prior to make sure
Forum: General Q & A
05-02-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Yes, that is the style coupler I have. It's...

Yes, that is the style coupler I have. It's original to the boat/engine as far as I know. Did you end up replacing it?
Forum: General Q & A
05-02-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Nothing else in between. yes, it is sitting down...

Nothing else in between. yes, it is sitting down on the mounts/brackets good. The brackets are slotted side to side but not sure how much lateral movement I could really get since the flywheel...
Forum: General Q & A
05-02-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

33outlawSST: that is correct

33outlawSST: that is correct
Forum: General Q & A
05-02-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Sorry, yes, Bravo 1 X drives. Here is a link to...

Sorry, yes, Bravo 1 X drives. Here is a link to the style motor mounts that I have:

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31823/6708/300
Forum: General Q & A
05-02-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,978
Posted By APEXrtx06

Questions about coupler/motor mounts/alignment

Long story here but really need help...So frustrated I'm ready to light my boat on fire. Anyways, twin 496 HO's. Removed engines at last fall to do maintenance replace the water heater (had to remove...
Forum: General Q & A
03-16-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By APEXrtx06

Flywheel runout - Do I need to check this?

I am getting ready to put the engines back in my boat (496 HO's). I had the flywheels off to put the engines on stands. I noticed in the merc service manual it says to check the runout when...
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By APEXrtx06

Thanks! I ordered a mechanics stethoscope on...

Thanks! I ordered a mechanics stethoscope on Amazon (had great reviews) and will be here tomorrow. Hopefully that will pinpoint the issue.
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By APEXrtx06

Thanks, I did not know that trick... I'm not sure...

Thanks, I did not know that trick... I'm not sure if I'll be able to get to all of the pulleys on my boat using this method unless the screwdriver is VERY long. Would anything metal work?
Forum: General Q & A
08-03-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By APEXrtx06

Belt/pulley squeal when starting - 496 HO

My starboard side motor has had a squealing noise for the past few weeks and I can't seem to figure it out. It goes away after the engine has been running for a few minutes. I changed out the...
Forum: General Q & A
03-14-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,820
Posted By APEXrtx06

Ok, it worked! Thanks for all the help everyone!

Ok, it worked! Thanks for all the help everyone!
Forum: General Q & A
03-13-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,820
Posted By APEXrtx06

Well, after all this I might just be an...

Well, after all this I might just be an idiot...lol. I took the water pump apart last night and apparently I did not put in the front (toward pulley) wear plate. I haven't re-installed the pump yet...
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