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  1. Scott06

    Replace Exhaust Bellows Chaparral

    I ran with ripped exhaust bellows for two years until my driveshaft bellows needed replacement. Do it during winter layup but would recommend doing the entire transom kit
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    Making engine beds

    Stack them layer by layer would use construction adhesive then bed that whole block into the hill and tab in with fiber glass. Put the engine on it and get an alignment I used a really long 3/8 spade but at a slight angle to drill through motor mounts into block of wood put some sealant like 3...
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    Mercruiser Alpha one gen 2 leaking gear oil

    Yes would agree that upper driveshaft seals are damaged. You can pressure test to ID if other seals are leaking
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    Kinda urgent help needed with exhaust shutters...

    The reman engines are harder to find serials for . There was a similar situation on here a couple months back i think maybe fun times figured out how to get the reman engine parts to come up this is a reman 5.7 parts breakdown that the 807166A2 shutters...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L Engine Hoist Recommendations

    If you have a beam supporting the roof don't really need to cut into it too bad. In my old house that had an i beam running doen the middle of the garage i cut two small holes in the drywall either side of the beam, fished a rigging strap through it and connected my chain fall with a shackle
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    Oil dripping from exhaust exit

    Was it fogged before layup? Also do you mean out the prop hub or idle relife ports on transom housing? If prop hub could be gear oil from drive
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    4.3 Replacement fuel pump

    They are made by a company called Airtex search the web and yiu will likely find one. Just make sure you get the higher pressure one as they also make the low pressure pumps for carbed engine
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    Kinda urgent help needed with exhaust shutters...

    Im coming up with same part number too …https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/350-mag-alpha-4-bbl-gm-350-v8-1996/0f601000-thru-0k001526/exhaust-system even if you dont get them id think you are using the boat Or at least put the old one back in. On my old boat i...
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    starting problem with 3.0 mercruiser

    Same happened to me out on the water... got my daughter who was out on the jetski to tow me in… no spark figured it out quick but funny get towed in by your 15 yr old…
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    starting problem with 3.0 mercruiser

    So you have a man overboard or kill switch ? That is exactly what happens when mine gets tripped
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    I have a 1989 mercruser tops out at 3000 rpm

    Not sure if you have a thunderbolt ignition or earlier points... If TB the module usually will say V8-22 or V8-24 the 22 or 24 or whatever is on there is the degrees of advance added to intial timing. As a rule of thumb would think 28-32 total by like 2800-3k rpm should at least be between the...
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Outdrive Re-Install Issue

    Thanks for closing this out. Unfortunately you see this a lot that aftermarket components dont fit correctly.
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    I have a 1989 mercruser tops out at 3000 rpm

    Should still be ok , but Worth a check to see what it is currently.
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    1996 4.3L V6 Mercruiser - max @ 1200rpm

    I guess you didn't do a water test? Would look at a couple things starting with basics- Do you have serial number so we can see what you have ? - assuming it is a 2 bbl carb with Thunderbolt ignition? Check compression and firing order on spark plugs, check ignition timing including total...
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    Starter not engaging

    reasonably maintained a marine SBC will outlast the boat. Not sure if yo are doing the work or if you are having it done but on a typical deck boat or bowrider there is not a lot of labor in pulling and engine, at least not enough to justify swapping a long block just because you have it out...
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    Rochester 2 jet accelerator pump I weird

    no gremlins as a Rochester 2 jet is about as simple as it gets. If I had to guess someone reversed the lever that connects the accelerator pump to the pivot shaft in float bowl top. Look on your tube at mikes carb parts videos he has a bunch of rochester 2 jet and mercarb (very similar later...
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    Starter not engaging

    You have to take the sparkplugs out to turn the engine by hand. All I was saying, since you mentioned you thought a tooth was gone - before you jank the engine make sure the flywheel ring gear is roached. Do you have a carbed or MPI 5.0 now? If carbed the upgrade is easier although would be a...
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    I have a 1989 mercruser tops out at 3000 rpm

    would also check fuel supply and timing including total advance.
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    Starter not engaging

    You also can just buy the ring gear at a local auto parts store. You can youtube some videos of how to get the old one of the flywheel and heat up the new one to slip on the flywheel. I would take the starter off an completely turn the flywheel and inspect all teeth before doing this as yo...
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    truck camshaft

    Marine head gaskets of raw water cooled. As mentioned truck cam is fine
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