Need Direction
 

Jeepinit wrote:
Greetings Group,

I have completed my deck install and new seating and carpet. I will be
posting links to the process in a bit.

I need to "service" my 3.0 i/o Merc and everything I can...Is there a step
by step guide or process anyone can share with me, along with what to get?
Or should I resort to the dealer that is not so local??

Thanks in advance!!!

Tim Fisher


A boating post finally. Thank you.

We're looking forward to seeing your work. As far as commissioning your
power train, I don't know if there are published step by step directions
for you to follow. There is no reason you can't do the get ready
yourself unless you come across a task you are not comfortable with
taking on. The only exotic tool you might need to do routine maintenance
is a engine alignment tool. Service the IO first. Replace the whole
water pump assembly while you are changing gear lube , check engine
allignment, check for worn or binding parts especially the gimbal
bearing. Check that fwd and reverse gear engage and the driveshaft when
rotated causes the propshaft to rotate. Remove the prop and grease the
shaft as well as the driveshaft and ujoints Look for leaks. If all looks
well install the IO using a new gasket set. A tune up and oil/filter
change is all the engine needs. Check the V belt and inspect all rubber
parts. tighten all hose clamps. When you start the engine you MUST have
sufficient water pressure and volume to the "ear muffs" connected to the
lower part of the IO. I strongly suggest you order A genuine OEM service
manual from Mercruiser.

Need Direction
 

Service of the motor should be quite simple I would suspect. What type of
oil and filter, I am unclear on?? There is not a marina for 60 plus miles
of me.

This part has me scratching my head "Service the IO first. Replace the whole
water pump assembly while you are changing gear lube , check engine
alignment, check for worn or binding parts especially the gimbal bearing" I
have no idea where to begin or what to do.

I had her out yesterday. She runs wonderfully at higher rpms. But lower
"no wake" speeds she shakes violently. Also when tilting from time to time
it seems to whine like a dry bearing.

Tim Fisher



"jim7" wrote in message
...
Jeepinit wrote:
Greetings Group,

I have completed my deck install and new seating and carpet. I will be
posting links to the process in a bit.

I need to "service" my 3.0 i/o Merc and everything I can...Is there a
step by step guide or process anyone can share with me, along with what
to get? Or should I resort to the dealer that is not so local??

Thanks in advance!!!

Tim Fisher
A boating post finally. Thank you.

We're looking forward to seeing your work. As far as commissioning your
power train, I don't know if there are published step by step directions
for you to follow. There is no reason you can't do the get ready yourself
unless you come across a task you are not comfortable with taking on. The
only exotic tool you might need to do routine maintenance is a engine
alignment tool. Service the IO first. Replace the whole water pump
assembly while you are changing gear lube , check engine allignment, check
for worn or binding parts especially the gimbal bearing. Check that fwd
and reverse gear engage and the driveshaft when rotated causes the
propshaft to rotate. Remove the prop and grease the shaft as well as the
driveshaft and ujoints Look for leaks. If all looks well install the IO
using a new gasket set. A tune up and oil/filter change is all the engine
needs. Check the V belt and inspect all rubber parts. tighten all hose
clamps. When you start the engine you MUST have sufficient water pressure
and volume to the "ear muffs" connected to the lower part of the IO. I
strongly suggest you order A genuine OEM service manual from Mercruiser.

Need Direction
 

Jeepinit wrote:
Service of the motor should be quite simple I would suspect. What type of
oil and filter, I am unclear on?? There is not a marina for 60 plus miles
of me.

This part has me scratching my head "Service the IO first. Replace the whole
water pump assembly while you are changing gear lube , check engine
alignment, check for worn or binding parts especially the gimbal bearing" I
have no idea where to begin or what to do.

I had her out yesterday. She runs wonderfully at higher rpms. But lower
"no wake" speeds she shakes violently. Also when tilting from time to time
it seems to whine like a dry bearing.

Tim Fisher



"jim7" wrote in message
...
Jeepinit wrote:
Greetings Group,

I have completed my deck install and new seating and carpet. I will be
posting links to the process in a bit.

I need to "service" my 3.0 i/o Merc and everything I can...Is there a
step by step guide or process anyone can share with me, along with what
to get? Or should I resort to the dealer that is not so local??

Thanks in advance!!!

Tim Fisher
A boating post finally. Thank you.

We're looking forward to seeing your work. As far as commissioning your
power train, I don't know if there are published step by step directions
for you to follow. There is no reason you can't do the get ready yourself
unless you come across a task you are not comfortable with taking on. The
only exotic tool you might need to do routine maintenance is a engine
alignment tool. Service the IO first. Replace the whole water pump
assembly while you are changing gear lube , check engine allignment, check
for worn or binding parts especially the gimbal bearing. Check that fwd
and reverse gear engage and the driveshaft when rotated causes the
propshaft to rotate. Remove the prop and grease the shaft as well as the
driveshaft and ujoints Look for leaks. If all looks well install the IO
using a new gasket set. A tune up and oil/filter change is all the engine
needs. Check the V belt and inspect all rubber parts. tighten all hose
clamps. When you start the engine you MUST have sufficient water pressure
and volume to the "ear muffs" connected to the lower part of the IO. I
strongly suggest you order A genuine OEM service manual from Mercruiser.


Sounds like a bad gimbal bearing and or ujoints. Might even be loose
motor mount or engine coupler. That engine does shake a bit till it
warms up. I think it would be best to remove the stern drive and service
it since you have symptoms of problems there.