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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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    Bravo 3 engine installation / alignment

    What year is the boat? Are you using the original bolt kit or a new kit that may had come with the new engine application? https://static.perfprotech.com/files/images/mcmServiceBulletin.PDF
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    BEWARE of Faulty 87290A4 Thermostat Housing sold on Amazon!

    Sorry to hear that and I hope it isn't that bad in the end of your testing's to come...Please know, another caution to be aware of is sometimes with GLM has been known to be nicknamed Good Luck Marine.
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

    Does the other one (Port side) seem to do that as well?
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    Does the DP-sm drive prop bearing carrier thrust ring have reverse threads?

    Wasn’t able to find anything mentioned in a VP service manual saying reverse threads, https://www.scribd.com/document/479859770/Volvo-Penta-SX-and-DP-S-SternDrive-Service-Manual-Pages-147-195
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    Shift cable seals part numbers

    That usually comes with a/the shift cable from the cable manufacturer and one is called a Protective swivel seal while the smaller one is called the Protective wiper seal shown here, http://westernmarine.com/acrobat/tfmcontrolcables.pdf Think I found a place that sells them...
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    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    30-803099T1 is of a complete kit that includes the/a non grease bearing from Mercruiser… if you want to stay grease-able, you’d have to go after market which can be found by Sierra Marine part number 18-8206-1 = Transom Seal Kit with Greaseable Gimble Bearing that contains Part # Description...
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    What hub do I need for an Alpha One prop?

    The main difference you’re looking for while searching online would be solid prop hub vs Flo‑Torq hub kit… your old one is most likely to be a solid hub which usually requires a press to R&R the hub and typically best for a prop shop to change it out for most boaters including some service...
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