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Forum: General Q & A
06-08-2005, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By Twig111

Re: steering alignment over 40mph

Like Stingray says...What???

Its a
GIMBAL RING $692
UPPER SWIVEL SHAFT $223
STEERING LEVER $115

for a discounted total of $1,030 BUT WAIT, thats just...
Forum: General Q & A
06-07-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By Twig111

Re: steering alignment over 40mph

Well, I'm not the expert but I have had a problem similar to this. My problem was a worn gimbal ring with play between the steering arm and the gimbal. But if that were your problem you would feel...
Forum: General Q & A
05-29-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By Twig111

Re: steering alignment over 40mph

How does it do below 40mph. Are you straight then?
Forum: General Q & A
10-27-2004, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,195
Posted By Twig111

Re: wandering boat,play in steering

You can't stop it wandering completely at idle. But the play in the steering will make it worse although 2 inches play isn't real bad. See if you have play in the outdrive. Move it side to side -...
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2004, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,269
Posted By Twig111

Re: Water in Bildge ?

Most likely place is around the outdrives. Back it into the water on the trailer. See if you can see where water is coming in around the drives. Could be UJoint bellows, shift bellows, or transom...
Forum: General Q & A
10-11-2004, 09:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,021
Posted By Twig111

Re: Can Not Figure It Out,,Please Help

The good news is its definitely an engine problem. I'm not an engine guy - with that said - I'd start looking for a fuel problem as you have done the basic stuff on the ignition side. Put on new...
Forum: General Q & A
10-06-2004, 07:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,021
Posted By Twig111

Re: Can Not Figure It Out,,Please Help

bobl - when he swapped props before - spin in - the rpms were the same, no "engine problem". Would a different gear ratio explain that? Just asking, not sure.

I still like the idea of running...
Forum: General Q & A
10-06-2004, 08:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,021
Posted By Twig111

Re: Can Not Figure It Out,,Please Help

I just reread this post - originally you could sync engines if you reversed props. I wonder if they would sync with your new props? That would have to be a clue. Maybe a hull problem like a hook...
Forum: General Q & A
09-14-2004, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,424
Posted By Twig111

Re: Engine doesn't start. (454 MAG Stock)

powerb, you said earlier, "if I use a wire and bypass the relay, it starts right up." and "I went home and put the test light back on the starter relay switch and same problem had occured".

So...
Forum: General Q & A
08-30-2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,307
Posted By Twig111

Re: Motor Running Hot...Still.. Circulating Pump?

I recently went down this same path - backflushed from sea pump to outdrive and all looked OK. But the problem was the outdrive hose (from transom assembly to lower unit). The hose was collapsing...
Forum: General Q & A
08-17-2004, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,197
Posted By Twig111

Re: loose pivot pin on Bravo 1?

No argument here - I think I better buy the merc manual...
Forum: General Q & A
08-17-2004, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,197
Posted By Twig111

Re: loose pivot pin on Bravo 1?

As per Seloc manual thru 1991,
"tighten the two gimbal ring bolts to a torque value of ...for bravo -- 40 ft lbs"
also for hinge pins use torque of 60 ft lb

which is different from US1's Merc...
Forum: General Q & A
08-17-2004, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By Twig111

Re: Trim Cylinder Help

I see what you mean, most of the pivot on the front. I'll ignore this for now...Thanks US1.
Forum: General Q & A
08-16-2004, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By Twig111

Trim Cylinder Help

I pulled the trim cylinders to replace the hydrolic hoses my bravo I. The aft pivot pin was frozen in the drive - won't move. The forward pin came out with no problem. I assume thats not right...
Forum: General Q & A
07-26-2004, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By Twig111

Re: Leaking Trans Assembly

The steering arm attaches to a swivel shaft that goes thru the gimbal ring. I'm not sure exactly where the bushing are but to replace the steering arm on my Bravo I, I had to drill two holes in the...
Forum: General Q & A
07-26-2004, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,925
Posted By Twig111

Re: Play in steering wheel

I replaced my cable recently. I got the part number off the cable itself. It was printed on the cable a few feet from the helm. Mine was an old teleflex cable. Nothing in the manual about it. I...
Forum: General Q & A
06-11-2004, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By Twig111

Re: Power steering trouble

I just went thru my whole steering system. Its a 1989 and had many problems.

As rchevelle71 said, its probably the cable - for your bank account I hope so.

You can isolate the cable by...
Forum: General Q & A
05-30-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 34,675
Posted By Twig111

Re: Water leak in bilge from Bravo 1

I had a similar problem with water leaking from my bravo I. Found it by using a water hose around the outside of the drive. When I directed water into the port exhaust hole on the Bravo, water...
Forum: General Q & A
05-12-2004, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By Twig111

Water temp is OK (140-150), I don't have an oil...

Water temp is OK (140-150), I don't have an oil temp gauge. But I get lots of steam on both exhausts though its OK at idle. I was thinking that when the thermostat opened, those two springs might...
Forum: General Q & A
05-11-2004, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By Twig111

Thermostat springs - one or two

I have a 1989 454 Mercruiser engine. I pulled my thermostat housing to clean the housing and replace the thermostat - I'm chasing an overheat problem. When I looked at the springs that controlled...
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