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    Trapped air after filter change

    Eventually!
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    Trapped air after filter change

    Make sure filter is near full of clean fuel before you screw it on.
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    Bravo 3 trim cylinder leak

    I had to build a special spanner. Or pay MC a > hundred bucks??
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    Still having shift issues and need / like some input

    I had an alpha that even a local shop could fix the shifter. Had to be slop somewhere but we could not find it. Don't feel bad. It would stall engine going from forward to neutral. We restart motor and were able to go in reverse. Going forward it would stall again. Good luck!
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    CONTINUITY cable from transom to engine?

    Mine have heave marine grade cables (tinned), which seem redundant since the cast iron block bolts to transom.
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    Replace metal drain plug?

    I'd replace the plastic with brass or galvanized. There is a hose kit that replace v8 drain plugs that provides a pretty strong hose. On the hose end is a threaded brass cap. Obviously, you can use gravity to drain oil or attach a pump to brass cap.
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    Removing Bell Housing

    You may have to remove gimbal ring but it aint going to be easy, unless you have easy access in the motor area.
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    Mercruiser Oil Pressure Alarm switch troubleshooting

    Pray it is not near oil filter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Twin Merc. 6.2 Mags with Bravo 3 - EMCT Temperature Overheat Fault - Port side Manifolds (Only)

    I feel your pain.
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    Compression Test Readings

    leakage? Have shop do heads and slap new head gaskets on.
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    Mercruiser Oil Pressure Alarm switch troubleshooting

    I assume that you have electric fuel pumps and have the special oil pressure switch wired correctly? Swap switch on motors and see if problem moves to different motor.
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    hook up cheap extra tack near or on engine and compare.
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    Mercruiser 6.2L Coolant Loss

    I don't know why MC uses plastic anywhere in the cooling system. I replaced plastic plugs on my CC exhausted manifolds with brass and/or galvanized. I will sleep better.
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    WOT RPM too high. Where is the slip?

    Coupler!
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    Compression Test Readings

    Make sure tester is not defective. One gave me false readings due to Shrader valve leaking. I almost pulled head.
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    alpha 1 Gen 2 sterndrive broken lower drive shaft

    Back in the day, maybe 2-3. I can't remember the boat model. MC big V8s.
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    alpha 1 Gen 2 sterndrive broken lower drive shaft

    I've seen this happen when boaters jump waves and motors rev high and then boat comes back down (OD) where water jams the prop. Still very rare.
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    trim pump runs but no up or down

    pull off rams, disconnect fluid lines and see if you can compress piston. Piston/ram may have locked up due to corrosion. I had to totally rebuild all 4 of mine.
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    Alpha one gen II growling noise when turning

    If they are worn out, you may be able to reduce vibration with a homemade sleeve inserted? Cutting a SS hose clamp band to fit might work. Otherwise, I suspect a major job replacing or repairing. I have never seen one requiring replacement. l Usually #2 and #14 wear out. I don't see how wear in...
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    Alpha one gen II growling noise when turning

    Hum... a picture with an arrow might precisely point out where you believe you slop is located. If aluminum is badly worn on Transom assemble u might be able to insert some machined bushing.
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