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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 lower shift cable installation tap size confirmation

    Straight threads. Be sure to watch the video that Achris has on setting the cable after the drive is back on.
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    1985 OMC 350 dies when shifting in a 25' Rinker

    Can you post a picture of the shift converter box with the electrical components?
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    1985 OMC 350 dies when shifting in a 25' Rinker

    It is beginning to appear to be a carburetor problem. If you have a Quadrajet style there is a possibility that some varnish from dried up gasoline is causing the problem In the bottom of the float bowl.
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    Volvo Penta outdrive splines

    No. The Volvo AQs have a completely different spline.
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    1985 OMC 350 dies when shifting in a 25' Rinker

    Maybe you should put it back on the trailer to check it out a little more. If the problem persists then you can safely start to diagnose the problem.
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    1973 Mercruiser Sterndrive hinge pin question

    Push the drive to one side. Then on the front of the gimbal ring and with a small chisel or even a screwdriver and a hammer you should be able to straighten the end of the pin enough to “hopefully” be able to extract it with a pair of diagonal cutters, get under the head of the nail then tap it...
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    Starting circuit

    Check the output side of the solenoids when you trigger them. They never did last very long. They should be non grounded style and marine spec. I forgot exactly when the fuses were changed to the large glass style. You are going about it the right way, the engine may check good.
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    Starting circuit

    I is just supposed to vent to the flame arrestor. The fitting you are looking at is supposed to be a empty PCV, did you pull it and inspect it? Is there voltage to the bus bars that link the relays together? There is a fuse near the starter that is sealed in some brown epoxy with a red #10...
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    3.7lx merccruiser starter issues.

    When you had the starters rebuilt did it make any difference on the cranking speed? How long have they been on the engines? I hope the battery switch replacement helps.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 blowed a spark plug

    This is a Snap On tool # 8r-20 that I have used many times to remove a spark plug that has blown out. It has never failed. There similar tools used in the plumbing business that will also work. Just be sure that the ground electrode is still on the plug body, if not then try to fish it out with...
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    Backfire

    Are you sure that the accelerator circuit is clear and working?
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    76 Mercruiser 165 refresh recommendations

    The flush out will give more than enough water. Using a bungee cord to secure the flush out to the drive is good insurance that it will not slip off while you inside the boat.
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    1977 seaswirl omc 190 issues

    2X s with Scott on the ignition. You might want to look into a Petronics ignition conversion. OMC used Mallory and Petronic brand distributors. If there are no overheating issues at this time you may get by on replacing the pump in the drive for now. How much material is left on the ball gears...
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    Raw water pump-can you identify?

    On the back plate there should be the name, it could be either a Jabsco or a Johnson.
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    1973 Mercruiser Sterndrive hinge pin question

    1/4” 28 . You do not want to shear those stainless nails. They cannot be drilled out because the drill bit will cut everything else but the nail. Try some heat if you have a torch. That is the only way I have ever been able to remove them. The replacement pins are larger and I actually...
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    76 Mercruiser 165 refresh recommendations

    Watch for any color change in the oil. After you get it running and warmed up then check the compression. It is no different than an automobile engine basically. You will have to work over the cooling system. Try to obtain a Mercruiser service manual.
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    76 Mercruiser 165 refresh recommendations

    Make sure there is no freeze damage.
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    3.7lx merccruiser starter issues.

    Can you post a picture of the area of the starter and the boost solenoid connecting wires?
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    Omc 5.7 smells like gas in oil

    If you turn on the ignition does the electric fuel pump start running, it is not supposed to. That is the purpose of the safety switch, it is only closed when there is oil pressure.
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    conversion from teledyne to oildyne tilt trim

    If the distribution block is under the gimbal housing then it must have been replaced at one time which is good. One way to identify the pump you need is on the block under the pump. There will be a Allen 1/8” pipe plug screwed into the side where the “down” port is located. Inside that port...
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