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  1. alldodge

    Ignition fuse blows

    Assuming carb motor Could be about anything. Any of the gauges, coil, ignition module, alternator Could disconnect each gauge one by one
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    Engine alarm won’t stop

    Assuming it was scribed or marked where the rotor was The rotor turns as it goes in, pull it out rotate on tooth and drop back in
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    Steering cable locking nut?

    I think its something like a "kit" thing. Toss one in with every new cable so if its needed they would have it. No longer needed with newer system and the part is probably real cheap
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    Ease of towing larger boat

    That's rolling the dice. What will make it thru the Gel, its just a matter of when. Some boat manufacturers apply Gel better then others, and how well they do then will depend how long it will take.
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    VHF antenns

    That's the one I have
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    1996 GM 5.7L Vortec Carb'ed and Thunderbolt IV Ignition Setup

    Keep up the regular maintenance and should have no need for knock sensor. Agree only need 87
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    Ease of towing larger boat

    Agree with caveat With boat in the water you need to paint the boat. Every few years need to repaint. OR get a boat lift And many slips have electric meters and the owner of the dock can change more then what they are being charged. I got tired of repainting the boat, so I now have a lift
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    Engine alarm won’t stop

    Had a screw strip out so I retapped hole next screw size up. They also make a repair plate to fix the Dizzy That said here is how to set the HVS distributor in, and there is no timing light used. This is Merc but VP are installed same way (both GM motors) There is a service bulletin which...
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    1996 GM 5.7L Vortec Carb'ed and Thunderbolt IV Ignition Setup

    Delco EST doesn't have a knock sensor function. They were brought in when ECM came in, so knock function went to the ECM
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    Steering cable locking nut?

    Found in manual No. 2
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 Gimbal Rebuild

    Found this on NLA parts, says it was removed from a very tight ring. At $30 if true is well worth it https://www.nlamarine.com/products/mercruiser-98230a1-gimbal-housing-upper-swivel-shaft-alpha-one-gen-i-ii-bravo They have a ring for $500 Ebay also shows some Could also check with the local...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 Gimbal Rebuild

    Don't know about JR, but if you pull the motor then no need for the JR or Merc method.
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    1996 GM 5.7L Vortec Carb'ed and Thunderbolt IV Ignition Setup

    Don't know the stock level but I'm finding new OEM TBV for $700 (bravo) at Merc vendors. That said Delco EST would be my choice at $400 for dizzy, wires, coil and hook ups https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Ignition-Mercruiser-Distributor-805222A1/dp/B07NGSM9XZ
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    Ease of towing larger boat

    Getting a truck with enough capacity is easy enough, the only issue which could be of concern is width. If your over 8'6" and your state is strict then there is a problem. A few are most are not. I tow a 11K boat with 9'6" beam and have no issue in KY or TN
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    2003 4.3L warning alarm horn TB-V alpha

    Alarm switches have a single Tan/Blue wire
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    1999 3.0L w EST ignition tach rises and fall intermittently

    I would say the gauge is going Put a hand held Tach and compare
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    Mercruiser 8.2 w/Cats & Closed Cooling Question

    Some have bypassed and removed the CAT wink, wink
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    Map of waterways available?

    For inland rivers and water ways look to the Army Corps of Engineers
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    99 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi won’t get power to fuel pump.

    The ECM applies a ground to pin 86, and this turns the pump ON Yes something inside the ECM could be broken and would need to be sent out for testing if that is the problem. If the wire from pin 86 to ECM is intact, then the ECM needs to be checked
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    Cannot Find VP ECM (module) for 8.1 GIL-h

    Says has handling longer then 19 business days Shows 52 negatives in last 12 months
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