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  1. alldodge

    Stingray 180rx water leak

    Welcome Need to put a float switch on your bilge pump so it turns on automatically Other than putting water in the bilge (I wouldn't do that) to see if it leaks out your testing is good. Only way to find the leak is in the water. Might have something to do when water pressure builds while...
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    Installing Bravo3 Sterndrive

    The drive shaft isn't making it into the coupler Does the alignment bar go in and out with 2 fingers, and does it go all the way in?
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    In need of an ECU ‘94 Malibu Echelon

    OBD DIagnostics has a 861086T1 for 2K, but may also be able to repair yours Oh and a MEFI-1 can be reprogramed so might not need the exact part number
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    engine shutdown

    Guess I should add if the distributor wasn't the EST model
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    engine shutdown

    That distributor is not designed to be able to create a miss to unload the prop, the shift interruptor turns the dizzy OFF
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    Tuning vortec 350 replacing old 260 Mercruiser

    Approx 30* total advance is normal Every 1 mph increase above max hull speed takes a lot of hp Get some slip numbers to find out what is on the table to use
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    engine shutdown

    What is the motors serial number? What ignition system is installed?
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    1988 Bravo 1 Shift Cone Issues

    The 1988 was the first Bravo and next to nothing can be used for it, or from it to later versions
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    Fuel pressure low.

    Yes, but only maybe around 5 psi as you noticed (other motors can vary)
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    Fuel pressure low.

    John knows what he's doing so we should trust it Looking for diacom Could check compression, or see if timing is advancing
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    Fuel pressure low.

    ok, are issues are did you get a true 6.2 ecm, note they were 555 Has the distributor been timed correctly The diacom will help a bunch to see what is going on
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    Fuel pressure low.

    ^^Agree serial number What problems are you seeing? Might not be a fuel pressure issue, might be your gauge
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    Help! Coupler Wobble and Alignment Issue? 2005 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha 1..

    Never heard of anyone buying an after market and came back complaining, but I don't get out much sometimes :cautious:
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    Help! Coupler Wobble and Alignment Issue? 2005 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha 1..

    A 1 inch dowel rod may close but it's not within spec (note tolerances) If coupler is warped you can rotate the engine 90* and there will be a difference in direction You need a true alignment bar
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    4.3 gxi-e "impulse limiter"?

    Its a one way valve which allows fumes to be pulled out of fuel pump housing, and stops any back fire going other way. If fuel pump tank gets full of fuel it will suck out the excess instead of letting it maybe leak out
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    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    See is @MikeSchinlaub can advise
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    Would high fuel pressure cause misfire

    Your running rich for sure Need a scanner on the motor to actually see what is going on Tee in a vacuum gauge with fuel pressure regulator.
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    Frustrating Cooling System Issues

    Looking at manual 2 and closed cooling doesn't list a full system, but as Scott mentioned does raw water exit via the elbow?
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    Would high fuel pressure cause misfire

    I took what FunTimes mentioned is that your motor "might" limit. Merc has a in-gear switch and limits rpm when not in gear Reading thru your posting I didn't see anything about actually having a miss under load. Have you had the boat out prior and did it miss?
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