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    What Bell Housing o-ring am I looking at

    14 in this. I keep destroying them. Where exactly does this go and does it get adhesived in?
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    Mercruiser 4000 controls differences/options

    I'm replacing the dated 3000 controls and cables and ordered a 883710A03 but see the 8M0030551 says all inboards. Is there any reason I cannot use the 883710A03 controls in my sterndrive setup? This is one area I cannot find information about. As always, any and all help is appreciated
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    Alpha Gen II trim question

    So when I pulled the trim pump and wiring assembly I expected the outdrive to drop and fluid to pour from the trim lines that were now off the pump and in a bucket but the drive didn't move. I stood on it and nothing. Is there some kind of valve in line that I'm not seeing?
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    Opinion: Remove swim platform ladder that I 5200 down

    I want to upgrade my ladder but the issue is I used 5200 in the bolt holed and under the mounting pads. 5200 on its own without hard compression can be removed without damage but I cranked down on the bolts with starboard and fender washers under the platform and I'm afraid of really hurting...
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    Salt Water in Alpha One Gen II Gearcase Repair/Replace?

    As of march this year all the seals were replaced in my unit by my fathers friend. He quoted me one price then overcharged me and I supplied all the parts. This is the one and ONLY thing I have not done myself on the boat. Well I pulled the leg today to see why I couldn't get reverse(thinking my...
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    Why you should check gimbal ring bolts 2x a year

    This was brand new in march of 15.
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    Thermostat housing and sleeve config

    is this right? I got all the parts individually from different places and want to make sure. T-Stat goes in housing, white sleeve goes in with open side towards water pathway then gasket between housing and mani. That it?
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    Water separator thread size

    I'm swapping my mechanical to a high flow and reliable electric and everything is hard line. I need to convert to 3/8 soft line so I need the NPT to barb size. Does anyone know the thread size for the water separator, OEM fuel pump and carb? Thanks in advance
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    TBIV 4E26A V8 24S Module options

    I cannot find this for sale anywhere. Do I have any other options? I'd like to test a different module and also have a spare. The motor is a 355 from late 2013 and is a repower. A V8 20 module was suggested to me due to a nice advance curve. Can someone chime in about that?
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    Loading up below 1300RPMs after hours of use.

    Brand new Edelbrock 1409 600cfm. Merc 355 from late 2013. Engine has around 20hrs on it now. The entire engine had a tuneup earlier the year. Entire fuel system is new. Gas is clean. Water separator is clean. This only happens after about 1.5hrs of idling or after I let the boat sit for hours...
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    What serpentine do I have?

    The quicksilver tag says the motor is a 2013 355 but the carb cover states 0f365642. There are no markings on the belt itself and I'm having a helluva time tracking down the belt I need. I could take it out and measure it but everything is still loaded with fiberglass dust and I don't want to...
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    Merc 3000 control questions

    So the 3000 box seems very flimsy and poorly made like it will break into crappy little plastic pieces. Is this normal? My father has a 4000 series shifter side only(the hidden piece isn't there) Will the visible side of the 4000 snug onto the 3000 control box hidden behind my gunnel panel?
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    Where does #14 in this diagram go?

    It's obviously loose in the bellhousing. I think it sits on the drive and bumps up against the bellows retaining ring?
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    Where do I clearance the gimbal ring?

    I found I need to set it at .005-.01 but don't know where to place my feeler gauge at. Do I clearance at the lower ears where the pivot pin is?
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    Monterey 225 SCR Full Restore, Repair and Customization

    So I need a place to catalog everything and whoop here it is!! I bought this boat knowing it had bad steering and soft spots in the floor. It has a 355 from mid 2013 and silent choice So far I have: Rebuilt the bellhousing assembly, New gimbal ring with NuWave SS pin Installed Kenwood...
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