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  1. alldodge

    Starter issues

    Disconnect the Orange wire going to the Alternator
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    Engine alignment

    It looks pretty good, how easy is it to install and remove?
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    Trim Operation Question

    When using Trailer function they continue as Scott mentioned If you have trim limit switch adjusted and working correctly on the gimbal ring. The the limit switch will turn the trim motor OFF when using trim up only button
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    Kohler generator cooling system not working.

    Maybe the pump housing is the issue, it's unable to draw suction With my valve open it will fill the strainer, but will not make it to the pump because its higher
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    75 HP Mercury Bow Trim Up Does Not Work

    The switch should work opposite of wire position because the contacts slides opposite of the toggle on top Blue/White up (think of the sky) Green/White down (think of grass) Brown/White would be main 12V power feed to the switch With down not working, then it could be a connection or a relay...
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    Engine alignment

    First and foremost the bar should be able to go in by pushing with 2 fingers (pretty easy). Removing the bar should be easy as well Same number of turns is best for new installs. The rear motor mounts are snugged up while the motor hangs form the thermostat housing. Lower nuts are adjusted...
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    Engine alignment

    ok, locking tab or top nut needs to go up some more. Bending those tabs out of the way is a pain. I bent mine out of the way and never bent them back. I also remove drive every season and check
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    Engine alignment

    Which ever direction one is turned and if it gets harder to install bar, then go the other direction The starboard is at the end of the bolt? No more room to adjust?
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    Engine alignment

    See if smacking makes it any easier
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    Engine alignment

    New gimbal bearing I think? If so, insert bar and smack it with your hand up/down/left/right a couple times. Remove and reinsert and see if its a bit easier. Need to center the bearing after each adjustment It should go in with 2 fingers
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    Mercruiser start/ignition issue

    Helm wiring
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    Mercruiser start/ignition issue

    The Yellow/Red is the start circuit and is not your problem. You want to find out why there is no power to the helm Missed this when I first read your post Getting power at the Red/purple and nothing on the others would just mean your key switch is bad. Jump across from the Red/purple to...
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    Mercruiser start/ignition issue

    Check the 90 amp fuse on the starter post. There is a fuse inside it. Should have 12V on the small stud If power is there, check the ignition key switch. If no power at key check the 20 amp fuse
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    75 HP Mercury Bow Trim Up Does Not Work

    Most OB don't need it, mainly I/O Would also need the sender on the leg of the OB
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    75 HP Mercury Bow Trim Up Does Not Work

    The Brn/Wht goes between trim gauge and sender. You have a gauge?
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    4.3 GXI hydraulic steering leak.

    Its probably the ram. There are some you tube vids on how to rebuild them. Feel under the ram to check for fluid
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    2015 vortec 350’s repower issues

    Don't about your side of the pond, but USCG Type A1 fuel line on this side can not be sucked in, its to solid. Regular auto gas line can
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    boat wont start

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    1990 5.7. 260 Overcooling at idle.

    The K&N looks good, but is more restrictive then the standard flame arrestor. Not that the motor will pull in enough air to make a difference
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    Engine alignment

    No kidding dude, but we don't know if one side has moved more then the other over time. So if there is NOT a straight up/down marking, then one does need to move more then the other. Most probable cause is not always what has happened. Could be over time one mount softened more then another...
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