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Thanks Dave. The biggest problem is the outdrive won't go down all the way. It seems to be catching somewhere. Last time I started the engine on muffs, there was a little water running down the outside of the bellows under the outdrive and there's a slight rumble coming from the stern when...

Hey Everyone -- bumped a thread in the Mechanic Recommendations room but thought it'd be okay to post here since it's specific to a vintage boat. Any recommendations for a Mercruiser mechanic in middle Tennessee (or in the region) you would trust to work on older engines and outdrives. I have a...

Hey Everyone -- bumping this. Looking for any recommendations for a Mercruiser mechanic in middle Tennessee you would trust to work on older (1970's) engines and outdrives.

Hey all -- thanks for the welcome and really appreciate the help. I haven't checked the hydraulic fluid yet. I'm having a hard time finding the pump just looking around with the engine cover off. It seems like it should be mounted on the inside of the transom somewhere. Any suggestions on...

This is a pic of the outdrive on my 1976 SRV240 with a Mercruiser 233 and pre-alpha R outdrive. As far as I know, everything's original to the boat. When I press the "in" button on the 3-button trim control, this is as far as the outdrive will lower. When I press "up" there's a click, but the...

Hey Everyone, I’m looking for advice on winterizing my 1976 SRV240HT. I have the Mercruiser manual and will follow the procedure there for the engine. The boat also has a sink, fridge, and stove. I’m most concerned about making sure the water system is purged properly. Does anyone know...