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    4.3L mercruiser engine

    Thinking back, i believe it was the v8’s that first used the cam sensor first and a long delay in the v6 engines. In 2007+ Merc stopped putting wiring diagrams in service manuals and went to wiring harness paper type binders and made separate ones for individual engine models. Here’s some...
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    Not so welcome anymore....

    Just to add a bit to the list of options above, if the conversation seems to be going really south at personal levels you always have the option to put said member on Ignore via clicking through their username.. Option two could be if felt truly warranted after post reports, etc. the forum...
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    4.3L mercruiser engine

    What year is the engine? That is the camshaft sensor and it wasn’t used until starting about 2006… of it was plugged in at one time and someone unplugged recently then yes it would sound the horn but the engine would run very differently if at all. You’re most likely going to need to get the...
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    Hinge pin

    Did or does your trim sending units have the grease zerk fittings? Was there any previous work done of your knowledge to the ring, hinge pins, bellhousing area that had some changes to possibly wrong parts used or other parts forgotten. The hinge pin itself (and ring #27 vs old #1) changed...
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    Looking for a good mobile mechanic in SF Bay Area, CA

    Often there is an option inside your area Craigslist under “Services” that has a Marine specific area where the local mobile servicing technicians tend to post their availability...Here should be your area..., https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/mas#search=2~thumb~0
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    Looking for Intermediate bearings part number.

    The engine model got me where you need to be, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/search?ft=AQ231b https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/part-sections/54152233?hintPhrase=&hintType=None Connecting Components AQ Drive Unit 275, 285 Marine Propulsion Reference no. 54152233 65. spindle Part no...
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    Looking for Intermediate bearings part number.

    Are there any other plaques on your boat? One for the engine and one for the Transom Assembly housing itself? Having both those numbers as well should help narrow down your parts guide for the area in question.
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    If the engine oil warning horn is the only thing happening/sounding off then it’s going to be item number 8 that operates the oil pressure switch which is most times generally located up higher toward the rear near the distributor assembly, Portside...
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    ^ Gotcha, and that's good, as these models are usually a bit easier to trace down alarm issues vs the MPI... 1A633081 = MERCRUISER 4.3 TKS A 4.3L ALPHA Hope filling up the gear lube reservoir will solve the issue for you all, let us know either way. :)
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    Thanks for sharing your serial numbers as it helps narrow down possibilities between the 2 engine models < and settle some of my Spidey senses as they were tingling on this one because your 1A066831 comes up as being a MERCRUISER 5.0L MPI ALPHA 1.7R DRAIN 5.0L ALPHA MPI While your 1G415169...
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    Mercury V6 Head part numbers

    It was hard to tell exactly being the online parts catalogs didn't seem to want to show the old original merc part number for the 2-piece design / design 2 item number 25 using a serial number I ran across, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/41444647/28180690 I suspect (now...
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    Are both engines complete MerCruiser engines including all sensors and accessories/hardware/wiring,etc. or are certain parts being switched over to make the other work, etc.? Is the other (new) engine carburetor or MPI? Do you happen to have the MerCruiser serial numbers to either the new or...
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    Elbow gasket. Open, closed or restricted water flow gasket?

    https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/boat-and-engine-technical-tips/marine-exhaust-systems/mercruiser-exhaust-systems-position-of-the-restrictor-gasket-versus-full-flow GENUINE MerCruiser dry-joint riser gasket for DRY-JOINT manifolds and risers from 2001-later. Both water ports are wide open for...
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    Dry joint riser gasket. Gasket cement around water ports or not?

    Perfect seal was suggested in the Merc dry joint exhaust manual to help ward off corrosion in certain areas of those parts of the exhaust… some people go dry while others add to protect…The harsher the environment, the more you’d want to protect in one’s opinion. Exhaust System Manifolds and...
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    Mercruiser. Reusing new transom seal?

    From your description 'you seem good to reuse the new seal again as they are for the most part reusable if not damaged, etc..
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    Looking for exhaust rubber connectors/couplers

    Is your engine serial number handy? What year and engine model is your application? Examples are item 1 and 5, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/40391460/28167762
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    Part number for exhaust shutters?

    The following website offers a good breakdown of what shutters work best where, etc.. See if it may help in your situation too. https://www.mercstuff.com/watershutters.htm
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    Need some help

    Thanks just letting you know this one is half way through the process of being taken care of via PM.
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    Need some help

    Thanks @jbcurt00 for the heads up… briangcc, unfortunately with no fix insight the issue is on iboats side and you’re not the only one going through odd times of getting back in because the issue iboats is having is both the inbound and outbound internal email system isn’t currently working so...
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    Engine alignment problem

    Since you changed the design of the motor mounts to the newer type, there are some differences that the directions might not be covering in which reminds me of a recent thread by @Steve51 that may help you out a bit better too...
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