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    Alpha One shift interrupt switch replacement part

    The shift interrupt switch - Alpha One Gen one is bad. Trying to find a replacement. NLA ... Any suggestions ? Conversion kit possible to use later model switch. BTW ... 3.0 4 cyl ... mounts to the top of the valve cover. Thanks
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    Alpha One shift adjustment

    Just did bellows and bearing repair. Trying to get the shifter zeroed in. Hard to find the sweet spot using the brass piece that adjusts the cable at the top of the engine ( 3.0 4 cyl ). I can get it to go into forward or reverse but finding just the right place to put the brass adjuster to...
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    Wiring question - starter

    I just bought a 1988 Baja 17 ft. Merc 3.0 4 cyl. Starter not working but fixed that. In the process of troubleshooting I see there is a wire from the solenoid on the starter lug that I am trying to determine what it does. The starter solenoid gets the start signal from a relay. That...
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    88 Baja 174 ..3.0 Alpha 1 outdrive .. potential purchase

    Looking at an 88 Baja 174 with a 3.0 4cyl and Alpha 1 outdrive. Cheap enough ...Needs a starter so unable to do any testing. The engine does turn over when using the prop to crank it. One of my concerns is the parts that it may need in the outdrive. One of the family boats just racked...
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    What prop is this . ?

    I have a Baja 16' Speedboat . .. 115 Mariner OB .. Bent the prop on the ramp ... Bummer. . Stuff happens. .. The number on the casting is P 7 413 .. aluminum - three blade The current performance is okay. I would like to get better gas mileage if possible .. Top speed or hole shot not...
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    Mercury 115 water and exhaust coming out of engine cover

    I am seeing water and exhaust coming out of the lower part of the engine housing. It seems to be a vent opening at the lower part of the engine. If I put my hand over the openings . . I can see an increase in exhaust from the prop area. Also ,, the engine does not run properly .. at all...
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    Carb leaks. Mariner 115 Outboard

    When the engine is raised in trailer mode,, gas runs out of the carbs . Is this normal ? Surely not
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