If you’re able to maybe locate an fuller? engine type serial or model number on your engine, it may help to find and confirm your exact engine parts catalog such as an example using 2023 115A which is probably close enough of a find preforming a online search helped shows Suzuki calling the bond...
Bear in mind this SB is more intended to take care of a just realized manufacturing, limited time “warranty” work for anyone experiencing odd issues that can’t be found after inspection of a lot of other possibilities beforehand and not really meant for general boating forum websites especially...
Your probably going to want to perform the test on page 3 of 3 jumping the shift switch,
https://www.crowleymarine.com/sb/2/10455
If the test appears to fix the issue, let us know…. Hint, be prepared tool wise to temporarily remove the complete shift plate assembly off of the engine and go for...
Take note of the notes which includes a size of reference (M12)
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetailarchive/30766/2327/13
66
4011912
--NUT-Brass (M12)-For SS Propellers
$0.00
1
66
88228
NUT-Nylon (M12)-For Alum Propellers
$2.92
1
Pretty sure your serial number is 411168003 while the product number ought to be 3868724.
https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/search?ft=3868724&partType=All&serialnumber=4111658003&size=10
As you sort of seem hesitant the transom and drive assemblies belong to a true DP-E model plus without a Volvo product model designation numbers / serial numbers for both to help confirm your components, going to the VP parts website and inputting DP-E brings up the following trim cylinder...
With the help of the gauge pin numbers of the second "Connectorized Case - Wire diagram" gauge shown in the following manual should help get you closer to your goal for the Deutsch Connector / Packard Connector design fuel gauge...
Just in case that maybe the following info could be of a little help somewhere for you too.
https://michiganmotorz.com/mercruiser-exhaust-manifold-adapter-plate-kit-high-output-3-0l-engine/
https://michiganmotorz.com/mercruiser-2-5l-3-0l-w-rochester-carb-no-choke-stove/
Yes seems like it would be original as your serial number is in that era of 1996 range plus your model number number to the serial number comes up as 443B100JS which comes up as 1996 4.3L [ALPHA].
Here’s your parts catalog for this engine model...
The item to the left/behind the SAEJ sticker (fuel pump) ((under the red wire)) would be the water separator fuel filter base assembly.
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/42256339/28149105