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  1. Scott06

    6.2L MX MPI Stalls when shifting out of gear

    Yes exactly should move freely and easily. Would also check they routed it correctly around the wye pipe . This is outlined in the gen 2 manual #14. Speaking from Experience if routedthe wrong way it puts a tight bend in it
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    6.2L MX MPI Stalls when shifting out of gear

    As mentioned above you should be able to take two fingers and move the shift cable in and out of gear. When I did my bellows 2-3 years ago I also replace the bushings on the swiveling shift shaft in the bellhousing. the upper one was quite seated and put some drag on the shift lever that the...
  3. Scott06

    6.2L MX MPI Stalls when shifting out of gear

    There is no alpha ecu for a 6.2 mpi, as mentioned in the screen shot you have to do a workaround to get a bravo ecu to work with an alpha drive. if it’s wired like that then lit would make sense the lower shift cable is dragging and triggering the switch. was that screenshot off the marine...
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    6.2L MX MPI Stalls when shifting out of gear

    What ECU are you using for this engine ? I didn't think they offered 6.2 MPIs with an alpha (shift interrupt) compatible ECU.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    You might also compare cost of extended warranties, this is probably insight into how much the manufacture knows they will cost over X years. I think Muc had pointed this out on a thread a couple years back.
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    Alpha I Gen I Hinge Pin 'bushings' ?

    Also the older alphas had a grease nipple there as well. gen 2 and up have none of the grease points anymore. Machine shop or replace the ring are the two options
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    Question about SX clutch torque capacity

    the cones are drawn together when running so not running that wont happen and lock tight. The same things happen when they get worn and the groves/surface finish on the clutch cones gets worn they either take a while to lock in gear or they slip .
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    Best way to test exhaust manifold?

    No disrespect taken, understood about Merc parts availability. Only issue is you can leak test it now and not leak doesn't mean it wont later and possibly take out your engine. really just depends on how long you want to keep it. Typical salt water change out is 5-7 years. If you do need one I...
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    Best way to test exhaust manifold?

    acetone is pretty universally used and accepted here, it wicks in cracks much more so than water soul you would see it. Unless the manifold is hot I could see it hiding cracks using compressed air. Also with air you need to block off the riser connection. One other items to look at are the...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Misfiring

    Which electrical connections did you clean ?
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    Broken Forward Gear? Cause?

    the parts breakdown for a 228 in the serial year/ number range listed for his engine shows a preload pin - 14 & 15 in breakdown https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/228-19781892/4898730-thru-6225576/gear-housing-assembly-complete
  12. Scott06

    projects other than boats

    i did 1400 sf of 3/4" solid x5" wide. The 5" wide has hard to fit tight like less wide flooring i have done in the past, hard enough that it was 50/50 chance of bending the nails when top nailing the last couple rows.... but it doesn't dent
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    projects other than boats

    I did hickory flooring because of our animals , that holds up pretty well but is an MF to work with from a hardness standpoint and moisture movement
  14. Scott06

    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    The crab caps seem to be more prone to issues and cross firing Causing a miss. I change mine every 5 years or so in fresh water as the terminals get crusty. Still runs fine but just try to stay ahead of it. I keep a spare in a freezer bag on the Boat
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    Merc 350 bolt v 2 barrel carb fluctuating RPMS

    Easiest plug and play is to find a used module and try it. Delco est is also a very good / oem quality system but you will have to do some minor rewiring. have you verified there is no play in the distributor shaft and rotor? And when you say timing is even it is no longer jumping around ...
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    Screeching Noise from Frankenstein 383

    It doesn’t bother me that much To wire up a bump switch
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    Broken Forward Gear? Cause?

    It could be the gears and or bearings had corrosion from sitting. Did i read that correct it was sitting from 1985 =>2017? When I bought my current boat in 2015, it was a 2004 that had only 37 hours on it. the lube that came out was pretty dark, assume it had never been changed. Had zero issue...
  18. Scott06

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    if you have zero compression in two adjacent cylinders that would normally point to a blown head gasket between them. yes unplug center wire on dist , throttle wide open, engine warmed up. Fuel pump doesn't matter as once the bowl is full the float/ needle and seat will close off fuel supply
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    Screeching Noise from Frankenstein 383

    what you outline is the same as others post on the car sites. While this provides many benefits, the guys who think it will be plug and play vs a carb are disappointed. I know running a carb I will have to rebuild it 1-2 times during the lifespan of owning the boat, but I also like I can do...
  20. Scott06

    torque or angle torque

    the bolt is what stretches. I think bolts designed this way hold their torque better. Mini uses it on the cam and crank sprockets there are no keys ways or traditional timing marks. You buy a tool to index the cams, put a pin in the flywheel, tension the timing chain and lock them down with...
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