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    Gimbal bearing dimensions

    What was the Sierra part number you bought? There are a few changes they did over the years size wise...Here's 2 that may help with some reference points for you to study. http://boatinfo.no/lib/bulletins.html#mercruiser-service-2000_08...
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    Knock sensor for Thunderbolt V

    Hi there, Welcome to iboats forums...Lets see if we can help you out some here. While I'll just mention you probably don't need the knock system I can understand the desire to try and use it if possible and Yes your new to you ICM is an TB_5 version. So in order to try and make this work you'd...
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    2007 Baja Islander 202

    Do you happen to live in one of the recently (sort of) unexpected hard hit winter freeze states such as Texas for example?
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    Confused on engine rotation

    Some of the earlier Merc engines didn't start off with a letter in the serial numbers which ought to make these numbers okay but the 2 that start with 5 are a bit to old to find in a computer generated search making it sort of harder for one to give detailed info from just the serial number...
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    4.3 MPI Install Engine Mounts

    What year is your boat and/or engine/transom serial numbers? Bear in mind that around 2003ish Merc came out with a different design rear motor mount change. The below links should be some helpful guides for you and/or search online Images "Mercruiser rear motor mount diagrams"...
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    Mag 350 5.7 Still overheating

    With this design exhaust system 195ish temp readings at the lower sections of the manifolds aren't too unusual to see with a temp gun honestly. That mentioned I'll bring up that in the past some have brought up running hotter type issues due to sticking check ball valves at the lower side the...
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    external oil tanks

    Need your engine serial number or more engine info to confirm correct part numbers but either a Merc dealer and/or places like EBay/online. For an example item number 17 for Mercury part number 1257-87421 = TANK, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32437/4403/280
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    Looking for MC1 sterndrive bellows kit part number 188

    Quicksilver is a Mercruiser product and one in the same just branded different in name. In searching past history #3 it looks like the 188-HP (302) uses a 888 stern drive, and in looking over the U-Joint bellows only (no kit) via the parts catalog it seems they offer 2 different...
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    Bravo 2 outdrive not engaging when in gear

    Item # 15 will be a Yellow adaptor for the speedometer system,
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    Bravo 2 outdrive not engaging when in gear

    What year is the boat? Drive serial number handy? It's rarer that coupler stays up in the upper unit but not impossible either or maybe it rolled down the driveway, in the tool bag or used it to open a bottle of beer :D near the refrigerator area? No shaft to shaft alignment needed when...
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    Bravo 2 outdrive not engaging when in gear

    If for sure only the lower gear case housing was removed then maybe the coupling assembly was forgotten that generally rests on top of the drive shaft that meets the upper drive shaft housing...,item number 23, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30977/1943/230...
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    MERCRUISER BELL HOUSING

    Actually us having the outdrive serial number would be a big help and knowing the general year of the boat/and/or engine/drive components. 470 1976-1977 470 1978-1982
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    Need Some Help Identifying Transom Plate - Alpha1 Gen 2

    Without having your Transom assembly serial number to further check accuracy, All the part numbers you found seemed to have superseded to 8M0138839, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30862/2686/60 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/mercury-mercruiser-8m0138839 Hover the mouse cursor...
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    Mercruiser 350 mag MIE ECM

    If possible, could you post a photo of your ECM design & distributor assembly to help get a better idea of your working system design? Being an remanufactured engine of 2011, There were a few variance of design models and the engine serial number may or may not work in this case but if you...
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    Gear oil hose

    Being an 3.0L engine/Alpha application yours may or may not have had an oil hose fitting installed form new as it was sometimes an option to have it in the earlier years but should it be there or someone fully installed the oil system then at the rear of the middle area of the transom assembly...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 MPI 2013. Crank but no start.

    Thanks for the update...Finding issues like this is generally just part of taking your time of doing a really good visual and physical touch of the components for loose wiring and corrosion, etc. etc... Glad you found and were able to fix it.(y) :sneaky:Oh and you know this same thing could...
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    mercury serial number 9544767

    Looks like 9.9-HP 9504000 - 9546349 1988 Here's your parts catalog guide, https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/496.cfm?mdl=LSJZHF Mercury service manual part number 90-13449--1 covers engine models: 6/8/8 Sailmate/9.9/9.9 Sailpower/ 210 cc Sailpower/XR10/Magnum 10/10 Marathon/ 10...
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    Where to get 1992 Mercruiser 4.3 solenoid plastic cover?

    Looks like circuit breaker insulator Item number 28, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31484/1619/40 part # 85-96819T = https://www.ebay.com/p/1850611365 or 2 other listed places in here...
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    Mystery hole in Bravo 1 gimbal

    Then your original pitot tube fitting ought to be up top as described.
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 Temp Gauge Not Working

    Also you'll need to make sure the temp is actually rising/getting up to temperature... A stuck open thermostat from engine cold can keep the temp from reaching a point that it won't read on the gauge...Say right around 100 degrees may not move the needle much/any. Also depending on T/housing...
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