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    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    First thing I'd do is verify the throw of ghe actuator. Don't have a spec but you have a good shifting system, measure that one and compare. Next I'd verify lower shif cable adjustment, can be done with the plastic tool on the shift plate. If all is good then you're looking at a drive pull and...
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    Mc-1 upgrade....

    Unless you have access to multiple abated transom and drive equipment, a budget is out of the question. If you have knowledge and time you can scour used online market, or local postings with drive time/inspection included. Then you'll save money, but not time/work
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    Mercruiser 233 Overheating--Out of Ideas

    That sounds like enough water supply to me. Seeing as hiw you've got a basically entire new cooling supply and removal system have you checked the outflow of cooling water from the exhaust? After the risers the y pipe exits the exhaust gases and cooling water. Don't rule out a blockage in the y...
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    Alpha Gen II Oil Supply Line Cracked and Leaking

    Are you referring to the oil line that runs from the gimbal housing to the bell housing or the through gimbal fitting that either hose attaches to?
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    vapor separator tank removal and upgrade

    Finding fuel in the gear oil case for the pump arm/cam lobe happens way more often than not. This is not an indication of failure by any means. If you're having runnability issues and have narrowed it down to low fuel pressure/supply to the vst then maybe the pump is weak/faulty. The water pump...
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    Priming fuel system for new engine first start.

    There's no official procedure. It shouldn't take long for the mechanical pump to prime the system even when completely dry if everything in the system is sound. Burning up a starter means you had a weak starter, there's an issue with your fuel supply system or possibly both Priming your...
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    Priming fuel system for new engine first start.

    Not recommended, no inboard engine has a primer bulb anywhere in the fuel system. No reason to add one, it'll just cause a restriction that will cause other issues. You need to troubleshoot the entire system from tank to carburetor, adding a primer bulb is masking the real issue If you add...
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    Shift cable fine tuning vs. interrupt switch adjustment

    It's possible, and bending the arm slightly so the roller is closer to the v notch is the adjustment you'll need. It's also possible the lower shift cable is worn/stretched but if you're getting full fwd and rev engagement and just experiencing inconsistent shift interrupt issues going into...
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    4.3 Alpha One - Gimball bearing issue

    1. Based on how much bellows adhesive is around the o ring its possible there was a water leak. You need to clean all the old adhesive off the seat and when installing new use only a couple dabs of adhesive to hold the o ring in place. The o ring in the seat provides the seal, not adhesive...
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    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    Just? Did head gaskets? First pic is of the block/head seam, correct? Looks like an awful lot of rust and other material there. Unless you didn't clean anything before the gasket/head install? Really appears to be fresh water leak witness/rust below the head, plus a crack in the block above...
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    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen I Winterization

    You ought to be able to reach block plugs and manifold hoses from the front of the engine. It's just a 4.3, stuff isn't that far back
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    Mercruiser 470 Starter

    No 470 uses a ford starter. Factory came with a divorced solenoid. There are newer style ford starters that have the solenoid mounted on them but fitment can be an issue with these
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    1977 mercruiser 302v8 out drive help

    Mmmmmmmmmmm.......ford!!!!!!!!! No real reason to post here other than another ford thread, just make sure you r n r the base/ gasket assy as well
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    Ever see a twisted drive shaft?

    Yes, I have. You'd be surprised what bravo drives have for failures
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    Carburetor Issues, Dripping Carbs...

    Every time I rebuild a Rochester I squirt a bit of power tune on the needle. After installing crank and run, set never had an issue with leaking. This is of course with idle air mix properly set. Initial idle air mix is roughly 2-3 turns out, the bigger the engine themore turns out to prevent...
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    1977 302.

    And low full advance numbers too. Like 26 max for 302/351
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    Carburetor Issues, Dripping Carbs...

    Naturally aspirated gassers look good at 17 hg/in for idle vacuum. With smooth drop at load increase. This indicates a sound engine, under the manifold I owned one 351W that had 18" at idle. The Motorcraft 2bbl couldn't keep up with the throttle punch tho. Kinda disappointing but hearty as well
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    Axius Joystick Question . . .

    Yeah, love, love.....don't even know if love is a big enough word for it. But, 454 = one of the greatest v8s ever produced. And you had the best version I phone for iboat, can't see signatures. 6.2 sbc is a great powerplant as well. We cannot discount mercs 8.2 either. In front of bravos they...
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    Carburetor Issues, Dripping Carbs...

    Yummy But, seriously. Sierra has many wonderful and solid, trustworthy parts. Some do suffer from outside vendors. Caveat emptor as such.... With any carburetor rebuild/replacement a set up, checking timing, and full load/rpm test is in order
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    Mercruiser 233 Overheating--Out of Ideas

    Did you replace the separately purchased water pump base/seal housing and gasket?
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