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    Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One problem - loses power

    That has to be the most beat up fuel line connection I've ever seen Flare wrench, not vise grips folks
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    1987 Larson 120 motor removal

    Sure, but it'll be much easier with the drive removed Otherwise you need to slide the motor forward to uncouple. Then raise up
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    PCM transmission

    Good to know Maybe I'll get a pic tomorrow. Try to locate brand/model tags
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    Can't shift after bellows/lower shift cable change with Bravo 3.

    First picture in post #28 depicts the proper setting for installing the drive to the bell housing With the remote in neutral and cables installed and adjusted properly the drive will be shifted into neutral as it is installed
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    1997 5.0 Volvo penta fuel leak behind the manifold

    Probably a vst/fuel cooler assembly Never good when fuel leaks from anywhere. Maybe a bad oring/gasket?
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    Merc Alpha 1 trim solenoids strange behavior.

    Probably You can jumper the up circuit at the pump/limit switch wiring connectors to troubleshoot Look for the purple and blue wires with female bullet connections, that is the place to jumper
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    Why don't you run the engine?
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    Where’s the gas gauge sending unit ?

    Probably. Like a deck lid or something
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    Merc Alpha 1 trim solenoids strange behavior.

    Yezzer Looks like the corrosion is present at the pump/solenoid wiring Do you own a dvm with full knowledge of use?
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    Metering blocks all appear to have cracks. It's witness marks from the casting If the metering block did indeed have a crack it's possible there are other issues with the carburetor body Chem dip should be used for 10-15 minutes, max You possibly destroyed the casting by leaving it too long
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    Can't shift after bellows/lower shift cable change with Bravo 3.

    That is something I do have fair witness of Certain components need oem replacement, others are okay aftermarket I can count on one hand the number of aftermarket shift cables I've seen work proper
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    Got to the lake and it would not start, need some help

    A dvm will help your troubleshooting immensely Starr at the battery and work your way through the system until the issue is known. Repair accordingly
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    Can't shift after bellows/lower shift cable change with Bravo 3.

    Maybe I'm just speculating here. I have no fair witness of your setup save for info you provide Something is definitely broken/out of spec adjustment Let's put a pin in this and rehash once the lower cable is replaced oem
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    Merc Alpha 1 trim solenoids strange behavior.

    If it's a mercruiser of past 40 years vintage the wiring will have a trailer over ride switch installed oem No clue who/what has been done to your boat. I only know what I see and can diagnose based on experience Perhaps a picture or five will help here
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    How long was the soak in parts cleaner? What type of cleaner/soak was used?
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    Merc Alpha 1 trim solenoids strange behavior.

    The trailer button ought to over ride the limit switch circuit if all is sound The wiring at the pump needs to be exact otherwise operation of the system will suffer performance issues
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    I'm picturing a lot of head scratching and shoulder shrugs I guess we can try installing another new carburetor? If that doesn't work you can always replace the carburetor
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    Merc Alpha 1 trim solenoids strange behavior.

    What switches are you referencing? On the remote handle? Elsewhere?
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Such clear water! Lil guy looks pretty cute sittin der
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    Top Speed Of Our Boat?

    Probably time for another new qjet. Order today for fast shipping
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