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    Audio warning system on 2003 Mercruiser 5.0

    Also try carefully disconnecting the 2 wire harnesses going to the grayish color ignition control module mounted to the port side exhaust manifold system, carefully make sure the wires and pins are clean and pushed in tight so they’re making contact, leave them unplugged for a minute or two...
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    Where to find flame arrestors

    Had I looked/thought back I’d probably remember your engine model.😳 Are you looking for new or used? VP part number 824663… https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=824663&_trksid=p4432023.m4084.l1313 If you had your old ones, you should be able to clean them if they’re in good condition.
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    Where to find flame arrestors

    What engine model?
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    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    ^ Nice kenny nunez and ESGWheel.(y) 14 into 8 from 36/31, https://www.volvopentastore.com/Fuel-System-A/dm/store_id.366--view_id.777318 https://www.volvopentastore.com/Cylinder-Block-A/dm/cart_id.357589256--session_id.885085722--store_id.366--view_id.777186...
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    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    Seems the hose vents down to nothing? https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/volvo-aq151-motor.335997/ https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1002016/Volvo-Penta-230.html?page=37#manual
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    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    You mentioned tube, is it rubber or metal? Sort of hard to tell in the photo but In generally looking around had me wondering if it’s item number 16, https://www.volvopentastore.com/Lubricating-System-A/dm/store_id.366--view_id.777201 Or 36...
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    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Won’t start, misfires & runs rough when starts.

    Hi there, welcome to iboats. :) What spark plugs and plug part numbers did you put in new? Are they the same length as the old plugs? Distributor cap cracked maybe ? Do you smell or see too much fuel in the exhaust water. Engine serial number is?
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    Serial found but can't find reference year for Parts

    Post your engine serial number to see if someone can help you out as well.
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    2004 Mag 350 giving 2 or 3 beeps every minute

    if desired you could try renting a marine scanner system off of eBay for like a week to see why it’s beeping. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=diacom+rental&_trksid=p2334524.m4084.l1313&_odkw=diacom
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    Serial found but can't find reference year for Parts

    Info inside, https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury/oem-parts/outboard/1982/-1090622?mdl=W67VNT&q=06115092
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    Part number

    Post the engine and drive serial numbers and we can help guide you if needed.
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    Lower shift cable kit question

    Being the insert is an odd one to figure out at times, your question reminded me that I created a sticky about 8 years ago for this question. Personally, I don’t ever recall, ever having to change the insert out or even messed with it during cable changes… But here’s how someone did it years...
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    Mercruiser starter replacement 350ci

    What year is the engine/boat? Does it seem there’s enough room to get down by the starter to work or does the engine appear it needs to come up or out of the boat to get down there if it’s a stern drive type propulsion. As an example it sort of looks like generally an Merc OEM starter is...
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    Fuel pressure

    Add fuel inside the fuel filter before turning the key on.
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    Cannot get out of forward

    During the install, did you do anything to the shift cables and or shift plate mounted on the starboard side exhaust manifold? Also, try disconnecting the throttle cable from the throttlebody stud and see if the RPM will come lower…< plus make sure the holding “nut” is backed off from full...
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    7.4 flame arrestor to KN

    If this helps any and for what it’s worth, From personal experience on running several both stock and Merc High performance blue engines boats at wide open throttle while under way and closely watching the RPM digital readings on a scan tool of some engine models while chasing other issues...
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    1999 Mercruiser 4.3 wire?

    Your engine components are of a Volvo Penta vs Mercruiser.as mentioned. Do you jhave close up of either the flame arrestor plastic cover that goes over the carburetor or a close up of the engine info stickers . Need to know what engine model you have. Is the wire a tan color?
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Clear the codes and hope nothing comes back.... The next truck that might be in the works of buying very soon here drives itself...I just hope not into the ground. :oops: Extended warranty is going to cost a lot plus on top of the factory warranty at purchase, I might finally answer the next...
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    Volvo Penta steering actuator help needed....

    I see all the past numbers compatible to the SX-C drive in which would be located in the following VP parts link, https://www.volvopentastore.com/Steering-System/dm/cart_id.563172620--session_id.938406762--store_id.366--view_id.779343 While the newest number comes up to be 21910902...
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    Engine dies after running for several minutes

    Sometimes the fuel pickup tube can get a fine crack/split and suck air... at certain fuel tank levels too. Or the pickup screen gets clogged up. This debris was found recently inside a tank, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/black-scorpion-mag-mpi-fuel-pressure.767903/#post-5873651 How much...
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