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    Overheating 502

    Yesterday I intended to mention that since the water appears to be spraying vs pouring out, it may indicate an exhaust type leak vs say a cracked open block or drain valve, etc. but never got back to you on it...Very glad it was way less severe than feared.(y) In the very front of engines with...
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    Overheating 502

    No sir, sure didn’t miss that part thus the reason I asked Welcome to iboats, are you able to get a video of the water spraying out and post it? Where does the boat live during the winter? And he responded in post number 4. Personally I think something unfortunate happened during winter but...
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    Overheating 502

    https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercruiser/oem-parts/stern-drive/1998/4752027m1?q=4752027M1 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/454-mag-mpi-bravo-gen-vi-gm-454-v-8-1 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31812/4854/130
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    Overheating 502

    Welcome to iboats, are you able to get a video of the water spraying out and post it? Where does the boat live during the winter? If you're able to safely, try feeling the back side of the impeller pump housing by the hoses for excessive heat while the engine is running....Sometimes Bravo 3's...
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    2005 MerCruiser 4.3L MPI won’t start hot

    Saw you added MPI so I made a few changes in the post above to reflect. Your engine parts, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/4-3l-mpi-alpha-bravo-0w310000-thru-0w6 Need to pull the fuel filter off and inspect the contents, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31501/11705/70 If the...
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    2005 MerCruiser 4.3L MPI won’t start hot

    When was the last tune up performed? Plugs, cap/rotor, flame arrestor, Throttle body cleaned up, water separation fuel filter, engine oil condition checked/changed, engine timing ? Maybe you have some old fuel mixed with new that is making it run not the best at times along with a bit of water...
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    Alarm sounding at higher RPM in neutral

    Revving the engine in neutral? Yes that is normal to have a warning horn....If in gear then there's an issue. Item number 20 is the gear Indicator switch that controls that, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31851/11681/350 Go for a boat ride and enjoy the day.(y):)
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    Alternator or switch?

    Why was the battery switch changed from I'll assume new? Seems time to pull the switch and inspect all sides of the switch, cable connections, wire crimps, wiggle and measure voltage all the while inspecting. Yours wouldn't be the first switch to go bad internally or externally.
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    True stories

    The bands on windsocks have a purpose.:cool:
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    how to determine the year 175 ocean pro

    With your help something shows up using a N in place of the B too like you found using an E though no other letter suggests a engine model that's close like this. https://www.crowleymarine.com/johnson/oem-parts/outboard/1993/j175nxetr?q=J175NXETR...
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    Hour meter not reading Faria Tach - Hour meter gage

    https://fariabeede.com/forms/?form=new#rep_new https://gaugesaver.com/
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    Tap Alpha Gen 2 Bell Housing

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    What is the part called that the power steering connects to?

    Are you able to post a picture of the item in question?
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    Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor

    Looks like you're missing the cover and screen for Merc assembly part number 835386T Air Box Silencer Mercury 4 Stroke Mariner Outboard 1999-2006 item number 8, https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury/oem-parts/outboard/2003/1f15203ad/intake...
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    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    Not sure on the zerk fitting or not but fitment info should of been in the MUST HAVE Technical Information for DIYers. sticky under # 3 Volvo Penta then number 5 as noted in the following, 5. SX and DP-S Ujoints with outside keepers. Grrrrrrrrr ! Wrong Universal Spyder - Page 1 - 367174 < is now...
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    Decoding Horsepower by S/N

    Your serial number comes up as MERCRUISER 350 MAG BRAVO MPI Gen+ model number 4442067N1 at looks to be 300HP as mentioned on page 1B-8, https://www.justanswer.com/uploads/ROCKETBOAT/2008-12-14_034006_24b1r1.pdf
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    Mercontrol help identifying part

    Are you able to see the part you need in the following parts guide? https://www.vansoutboardparts.com/mercury-outboard-motor-parts/accessories/remote-controls-and-components/outboard-1985-and-below/remote-control-assembly-electric-f/c1-27810?trail=17,9,1140,4594...
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    Mercontrol help identifying part

    What year is the boat?
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