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  1. Scott06

    Unable to identify serial number - Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Thonderbolt

    You have to put a 0 in front of the M .... my 0M 6xxxx serial engine is a june 2003 build. So you will have a 98 and up Gen two drive https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/alpha-one-genii-1998-and-up Any parts in particular you are looking for ?
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    Unable to identify serial number - Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Thonderbolt

    That is an alpha one gen 2 drive serial number would be on left hand side of drive by vent plug but looks like it may have been painted over
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    Camshaft specs. needed, modification feasible?

    Glad someone mentioned about the head work - valve spring and retainer to guide clearance issues. Even if it should work on paper check. I had an issue where someone messed up an older valve job , left the exhaust valve guides .090" higher when cutting down for viton seals. even with stock lift...
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    MR-1 U Joint Bellows Leak

    Your rotation and locking is correct u should have no issue now.
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    How to pressure test a 4.3 l mercruiser

    Ahh, thats not good. Did it turn over freely. Would check outside of block and exhaust manifolds. Could have gotten down carb but not a great start. if you run into an issue a vortec 4.3 out of wrecking yard is an easy swap over
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    Mercruiser 3.0 stalls after breaking through waves/wake

    I have seen them go with or without the lanyard, pull the lanyard off and reset or jumper around it.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 stalls after breaking through waves/wake

    I don't think oil pressure alarm shut off the engine. the alarm goes off when the engine dies and is still in run (assme you mean run not acc). Willing to bet your key or more likely man overboard switch is cutting off the ignition. I had a similar situation when going WOT over waves. toggled...
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    1993 four winns sundowner 195 transom rot discovered

    Sorry to hear that. You might post some pics in the restoration forum as a lot of guys have done transoms, stringers, and floors. Would think they can give you an idea of how much work it will be. unfortunately there are a lot of multi year threads on rebuilds. Hard to say if you can get...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 LX wont start after turning engine off. Video

    Ok check for spark off of coil. if you dont have it look for 12v on positive side of coil when cranking. Would be more likely that the ignition module is bad than the coil is. This is the Delco EST troubleshooting guide...
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    4.3 Mercruiser submerged - Perplexing problem

    Ok missed starter replacement. @alldodge may have some ideas as I don't know MPI's very well
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    Mercruiser 3.0 LX wont start after turning engine off. Video

    Do you have spark coming off the coil? Take wire from coil of center of distributor cap and put near a ground and crank? Do you have spark? If you do have spark take distributor cap off and see if cap and rotor are ok. Look down carb when you pump the throttle does it shot gas in?
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    4.3 Mercruiser submerged - Perplexing problem

    I suspect that you need a new starter which is to be expected after being dunked. You may have corrosion in wiring harness that is shorting and draining the batteries. Would start with a new starter and clean battery connections. Doesn't sound like you got it running ? Did you get the water...
  13. Scott06

    Carbs spitting fuel

    Both are in need of rebuild. The one overflowing has a float and/or needle and seat issue. the one you need to choke has plugged fuel passages. Would not use it if you need to choke one to run as that cylinder will be lean and likely detonating which can fry the piston
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    Accurate Horsepower Figures

    Maybe it has more cup as designs may change over time.
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    How to pressure test a 4.3 l mercruiser

    How was it winterized? If it was drained u will have no issue
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    Crank Position Sensor

    Yeah mine has sensor in there that is not hooked up …not needed on carbed engine
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    97 baja hammer 454

    Cant comment on pitch unless you tell us what your current prop does in terms of wot performance… that is the starting point for where to go… ive bought all my props used off ebay , resold ones that didnt work great
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    Carbs spitting fuel

    If the carbs are overflowing fuel it is either from a needle and seat/ float issue or too much fuel pressure . I would get the carbs rebuilt and makes sure the fuel supply is clean of water and debris before tackling other issues liek the rotary valve. May be an issue there but would probably...
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    Swap 888 outdrive with Alpha One Gen 1 outdrive?

    Then it is Most likely just the drive.
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    running engine without drive on it

    Yes thats the water in nipple.
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