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    Pulse Ski Pole?

    I am looking at a 2002 21 foot Pulse BR. It does not have a ski pole and I need to know that I can add one without too much of a problem. Best case would be that the factory can get me one I cam install myself. Boat has jackplate and comes with a aluminum trailer. Gel is in good shape . Price is...
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    Tips wanted on reinstalling lower gear case on pre alpha

    Dropped the lower case and changed the water pump and impeller. I'm now having some problem getting it back on. I've read some tips such as make sure its in gear. But the shift mechanism in the upper has a housing that wants to drop down and I'm not sure if it should be held up or if I can let...
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    Tips wanted on reinstalling lower gear case on pre alpha

    Dropped the lower case and changed the water pump and impeller. I'm now having some problem getting it back on. I've read some tips such as make sure its in gear. But the shift mechanism in the upper has a housing that wants to drop down and I'm not sure if it should be held up or if I can let...
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    1978 260HP Mercruiser impeller Question

    My 1978 Convincer with the 5.7 260 mercruiser runs too hot. I finally got brave enough to drop the lower gearcase to change the upper water pump and impeller. The old impeller has curved blades but the new Quicksilver replacement has straight blades. Did Mercury change from curved or do I have...
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    1978 260HP Mercruiser impeller Question

    My 1978 Convincer with the 5.7 260 mercruiser runs too hot. I finally got brave enough to drop the lower gearcase to change the upper water pump and impeller. The old impeller has curved blades but the new Quicksilver replacement has straight blades. Did Mercury change from curved or do I have...
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    1978 5.7/260 HP OVERHEATING

    Please bear with me guys. What is the wear plate? Does it come with the water pump or is it a seperate part. Manifolds and risers are original 1978 (I think). How do they restrict water flow. Thanx for the help.
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    water dripping from dash

    Check your speedometer connection. it also can leak.
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    1978 5.7/260 HP OVERHEATING

    MY CONVINCER'S MERCRUISER OVERHEATS AT ANY RPM OVER 4000. SEEMS TO RUN FINE UNDER ALTHOUGH THE GUAGE SHOWS HOTTER THAN I THINK IT SHOULD BE. IMPELLER WAS SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED LAST YEAR THERMOSTAT ALSO. PRE-ALPHA OUTDRIVE. i'M ABOUT TO CHANGE WATER PUMP ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT WHAT MIGHT BE GOING ON...
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    1978 5.7/260 HP OVERHEATING

    MY CONVINCER'S MERCRUISER OVERHEATS AT ANY RPM OVER 4000. SEEMS TO RUN FINE UNDER ALTHOUGH THE GUAGE SHOWS HOTTER THAN I THINK IT SHOULD BE. IMPELLER WAS SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED LAST YEAR THERMOSTAT ALSO. PRE-ALPHA OUTDRIVE. i'M ABOUT TO CHANGE WATER PUMP ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT WHAT MIGHT BE GOING ON...
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    Mercruiser trim

    Thanx Happy, You made my day telling me I don't have to remove sterndrive. My unit is an old pre-alpha (1978). It appears there are two bolts that hold plate. Do I attack them from the side of them gimble at an angle or can I reach them from the crack between bimble and drive.Also (please excuse...
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    Mercruiser trim

    Is the limiter part of the sensors on the outdrive or is it in the gauge or elsewhere. Also it appears there are two sensors on the outdrive is that right. I already have the wires going through the hull what are the chances of me attaching the new wires and pulling them through. Thanx again
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    Mercruiser trim

    The trim guage on my 1978 convincer does not work. I pesume it needs new sensors and or guage. The trim and tilt does work I just can't tell how high it is. My questions are what is the difference betwen trim sensor and trim limiter. Will changing the sensors on the outdrive fix the problem...
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    Mercruiser trim

    The trim guage on my 1978 convincer does not work. I pesume it needs new sensors and or guage. The trim and tilt does work I just can't tell how high it is. My questions are what is the difference betwen trim sensor and trim limiter. Will changing the sensors on the outdrive fix the problem...
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    trim limit switches and position indicators...needed?

    Sterndrive newbie here. Why is it easier to change trim limiter with engine out. I thought units were on outdrive. Also why two units Thanx
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    Sterndrives for Dummies

    I just got my first sterndrive. Its on a 78 Convincer. I keep it on a trailer. Should the drive be kept up. Right now it is propped up witha board. I have read it is best to keep down. Also ther is play in steering. Do I check the steering lever for play from the inside of the boat or the...
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