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    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    I've been lucky like this with the starter bolt a few times as well. Are you able to get the starter removed since the 1 bolt head is missing? Also check the starter screw hole areas on the engine block for cracks using a mirror.
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    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gsi PEFS Fuel line fitings

    Yes you can use AN type fittings for the fuel system and here are a few examples to show confidence it's been done in the marine world, https://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=AN%20fuel%20fittings%20marine%20use...
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    1983 Mercruiser Sterndrive - R

    Think you'd have to pay for this one to fully work Mercruiser Service Manual 6 Outdrives R/MR/Alpha One/Alpha SS | Paint | Nut (Hardware) (scribd.com) Possibly look a private message from @Bt Doctur as he may have one on file should this one not work for you, Boatinfo - Mercruiser Service...
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    Windshield interchangeability 2005 H190

    If the Four Winns® Boat Owner Resources, Accessories & Manuals &" Parts Catalog " website section comes back online soon, try inputting your F_W hull ID number and see if you can locate the windshield part number and call a dealer and see what they might be able to do.... Maybe check with Search...
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    2008 four winns H220

    Search online "four winns snap in replacement carpet" as you may find more info but here's a few places to start with that may help, Four Winns Kits (snapincarpet.com) Search results for: 'Four Winns' (greatlakesskipper.com) Four Winns Cockpit Carpet Sets - Matworks Ltd Premium Custom...
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    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    That should work okay.
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    Prayers needed please ...

    🙏For you and yours Sam.🙏
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    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    Running your 807764 number shows it ought to come with the 2 hole gasket, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/864941a01-carburetor Looks like the main difference between the 2 are thickness. Gasket thickness: .060" is for the 1 hole and the 2 hole Gasket thickness is .030''...
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    Indmar Raptor Crank Sensor & Cam Sensor Faults

    Don't have a service manual to confirm but generally I believe those 2 sensor circuits share the same grounding wire circuits. Make sure the small grounding for the ECM usually at the rear of the engine are really good, clean tight, not damaged, etc.... Plus check the wires at each sensor (find...
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    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    It's been a awhile now but I believe it was because on some setups there was a engine running issue that arose as one of the fuel flow circuits became obstructed with the 2 hole cut out at the top so they opened the gasket up starting at the next set of serial numbers above the you...
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    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    Carburetor Kit for (TKS) looks like this... While Carburetor for (Mercarb) = this set up, Carburetor and Throttle Linkage https://www.mercruiserparts.com/4-3l-carb-alpha-bravo-0m615000-thru-0w
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    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    Please keep this topic updated as you go and good luck to you.
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    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    Does it seem as if you both are able to work together to help find a more practical financial solution? If needed? ^ If yes, Then the ECM is an pretty easy bolt on part with 3 bolts 2 plugs that you ought to be able to do yourself at home? Maybe pay what's owed to the service guy, bring boat...
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    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    Thanks for the engine confirmation of what we're working with as it helps a lot instead of guessing what things may be. In this case the last number isn't truly needed as they all come up the same engine description which is MERCRUISER 5.0L MPI (ALPHA) (1.7 inch exhaust Risers) (DRAIN). Should...
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    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    Serial # handy? Does the ECM look like #3,? or this # 3? The top one's (image) usually repairable the 2nd one I'm unsure of but maybe and it'd be another company I have in mind you'd need to talk with.
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    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    Depending on your ECM type, They are typically able to physically go into the ECM and repair burned out computer components which contains the original programming...Plus if needed or desired depending on engine type, they are usually able to install either an original programming, an updated...
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    Mercruiser ECM Failed?

    What part of the system seemed to of failed? And what year/engine serial number is your engine & boat? There are a small few marine type companies out there that are sometimes able to repair most of the things that go wrong within the Mercruiser PCM/ECM's...,Here's 1 example depending on ECM...
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    5.7l EFI Mercruiser TBI Bravo surging idle stalls

    First thought would be an failing out of range temperature sending unit affecting the fuel parameters of the ECM as the temperature sender is one of a few senders that control fuel calculations the ECM read. MAP and Intake air temp sensors do too should your enine have the Intake sensor as...
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    Merc Alpha4 no longer available. What to replace it with?

    It seems Merc suggests going up 1 inch according to the notes of the Alpha4 buyers guide.
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    Knock sensor for Thunderbolt V

    Thank you. It always helps knowing the back history like these. I believe it would be easiest & best to just continue using the old warning system design vs integrating into the TB-5 design as there have been some reports of unexpected/unexplained warning horn faults going off for no apparent...
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