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    Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI

    Should it be still original, often if you look on the flame arrestor cover specification decal it will list what the RPM should be for the engine in question as some years varied for top RPM range on those engine models...
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    Can't change password

    Received your PM and it's changed...Any problems, I do keep a general eye on the email address above to reach out on not to lose connection with you or any others out there needing help with basic admin type changes. iboatsmoderator@gmail.com Thank you too....
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    Does This Sound Right? Bravo Install

    No, doesn't sound right... maybe try pulling the drive off and see if the noise goes away/changes....But be sure to add water to the intake water hose location at the gimbal bell housing before starting the engine...The idea, Also try using something like a broom handle, stick, etc. to place...
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    Can't change password

    Hi there, well unfortunately we have discovered that the websites internal inbound and outbound email system are inoperative in-turn losing communication with all members should they ever become locked out of their original account settings all in which includes not being able to change the...
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    4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!)

    Anything new installed alongside the inner side (gunwale) of boat such as screws, speakers, upholstery, shifter control handle / area? Long screws will often catch / chafe the wiring along the gunwale. Seems you're getting close...Good job.(y)
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    4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!)

    Possibly depends on the original year of the boat/original engine year as the 90 amp fuse didn't really get started until 1997/98 model year/s though some started a yearish earlier and some even had them in the 80's... So just depends but if the 04ish reman engine model was fully dressed with...
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    4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!)

    Maybe something's touching (shorting) the other purple/yellow wire mounted on the engine starter or connected wrong (< at starter?) after engine work.. was the wiring disconnected in different areas while working on the overall engine? Something pinch a wire during installation maybe...
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    4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!)

    See if this may be of help to you…https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/articles/mercruiser-engine-harness-schematic?srsltid=AfmBOorM3GXaFmZEIgjkM2qTQwBKwePP_BIEHm4OESV2fjmT8Ee1iJJ8
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    4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!)

    What year engine model? Serial number handy. Decent chance you have a bad connection at the Main wire harness 10 pin cannon plug at the engine… With the key on wiggle the wire wire harness and watch the gauges. See if they turn on and off. If not, leave key on and start carefully wiggling all...
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    5.7 gsi pwtr Timing shunt procedure contradictions

    It’s A and B for sure…
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    5.7 gsi pwtr Timing shunt procedure contradictions

    If desired, give that link in there another try as I was able to locate the tread in question online and then repaired (reedited) the link so it works now... Or here's a direct link too, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/volvo-est-timing-procedure.267126/
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    4.3 wiring questions - reinstalling engine

    The first black wire photo may have been for mercruiser mercathode system had your engine utilized the corrosion protection from new or installed later as it's an option on some models and standard on others. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/where-does-this-wire-go.678185/...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L - how to re-attach the T-Handle to Slider of the blue hoses?

    Not too sure of reattachments but the following may help with other visuals guides for you too... https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/40391449/28167762...
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    inverted thread size of power trim at cylinder and trim pump to manifold block

    From Hardin Marine, https://www.hardin-marine.com/c-2252-trim-pump-fittings-and-lines.aspx Your Price: $2.82 Quantity Add to Cart More Info Outdrive Trim Hoses - Short Radius (Priced per Inch) 137-8403 Outdrive Trim Hoses - Short Radius (Priced per Inch) This is a longer custom...
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    Bevel Prop Washer

    While I recall seeing a few beveled type washers here and there over the past years, at the moment finding a new one isn't ringing a bell yet but mostly wanted to mention that the Prop locks from Mcgard uses a beveled type washer that has to be installed a certain way out that may work out for...
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    New engine will not throttle up 350 mag mpi

    90 psi compression seems pretty low. That’s actually seems scary for a new engine?…. Something might not be set up correctly internally… might be worth doing a leak down test too just to be sure. Should the engine check out fine after awhile internally like hoping, then I’d also lean towards...
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    Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI

    Personally, with everything described of the engine defaults and things tried, I'd be concentrating on the MAP sensor from testing of all the circuits, the sensor itself and ultimately trying new MAP sensor that should be Merc part number 8M0087834 and ensuring the spark plugs are clean of fuel...
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    Water pump parts

    There are plenty of Mercury dealer websites that you could input your engine serial number and have them delivered to you... Here's a pretty good site used for many years of boating forum help, https://www.bammarine.com/ Or one could also search launch mercury parts lookup and a list of sites...
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    Trailering Rule # 1

    #2 could be proper fueling,:oops: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUjk2W7EaeF/
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    Alpha One Gen II - bell housing bushing/seals - updated design?

    Being your serail number is 0L517680 which is above 0F094775 you still have ordered an updated design kit that will work just fine as checking over all the parts catalogs, it shows to use 23-806036A1 vs the older design 23-805041A2 that at one point was a new design in both 1991 and 1998. Hover...
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