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    Battery connections

    Most likely goes from one battery ground to the other battery ground. A jumper between the two in order to connect them in parallel It appears the (+) and (-) leads from the battery charger are both connected to the ground on the left side battery in the pic. You want to fix that The right...
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    Black flakes

    I don't know The pulleys, ps pump and y pipe are painted black Maybe it's not paint, but it looks like paint. It might not be paint but another substance that resembles paint. It's definitely in the bilge though
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Verify that the hoses on the sea water pump are installed correctly. Check for any blockage/restrictions between the drive pickup and sea water pump along with any impeller pieces/debris between the pump outlet and thermostat housing
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    2004 5.0 OSI-EF not going over 3000 RPM

    I would verify idle timing and full advance
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    Black flakes

    Looks like paint flakes from the engine
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    Second mortgage for a carb?

    Scott FTW! Let's see if any of the (awesome) provided info sinks in A 2bbl holley ime is the easiest inboard/sterndrive carburetor to clean/rebuild. It'd be a shame to toss a most likely easily salvageable component in the trash
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    Stuffing Box 1952 Seabird Port Carling

    Many older chris craft engines use a belt driven generator and divorced regulator for 12 volt supply/battery charging. Same design as on old tractor Perhaps someone "upgraded" to an alternator?
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    pulls right at wot

    A fair number of steering wheels are held to the hub with six allen head screws. Easily adjustable for even the most discerning boater Gonna guess there's no power steering? If so, yes the anode tab at the aft cavitation plate needs adjustment/offset. I've found they're best suited at max offset
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    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    Is a broken drain plug Your mechanic should have one on hand, if not you can get one easily online
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Impeller Replacement

    See post #2
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    Head gasket or Cracked block??? 1987 4.3 175/v6

    Nice! I'd invest in twin 5.7 v-8's or full transom re-fit with a single bbc and bravo 3 The 4.3 liter engines you own rn are worth decent money, nice offset for a reasonable upgrade
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    Battery...

    fify
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    No power to my radio, cabin lights or refridgerator

    It would be good to review how an AC/DC refrigerator works. At what voltage does the compressor run? Asking for a friend OP has fundamental battery/dc voltage issues, the reefer is moot at this point
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    Yeah, As an operator one shouldn't be yelling at the passengers. My post was alluding to a sound operator If one invites another on their vessel it's important to first inform them of fundamental safety items. Never yell at anyone
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    2005 5.0 GXI Volvo penta crank but will not start

    Guessing relay issues
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Impeller Replacement

    This is a test on the trailer? No load? Alpha shift cable final adjustment is performed on the water.
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    Head gasket or Cracked block??? 1987 4.3 175/v6

    Wouldn't worry much about the milky blow off at this point. You've inspected the first step of new to you boat As another regular poster on this forum would say, you need to complete the regular maintenance the person who sold you the boat didn't perform Show us pictures of your boat!
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    Yeah, a lot of folks post regarding the o ring on the drive shaft needing abatement. If mercury has disregarded the o ring I've never heard of such, it's still provided with the oem w/p kit and always gets installed on my bench. Never once had an issue regarding the o ring after hundreds of...
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    Lower drive shaft housing seals To replace the upper (larger pictured) seal you need to disassemble the drive shaft housing
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    12v going away

    Either bad lead or bad ground Look at possible ground buss for issue
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