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    454 intake gasket not covering port

    What is the engine serial number from Merc? In searching, it appears there are possibly two different types of intake gasket part numbers and possibly your 17340 might not fit in with the other option out there when comparing all the possibilities...
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    Mercruiser 4.5l low vacuum, WOT 4350 and higher fuel consumption

    With that, please bear in mind that It’s been a long running tradition to keep the same subject all on one thread and part of our guidelines here on this forum… had another one been created, one of the 10 forum moderators would have merged the threads together either when noticed or post...
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    How to contact a mod

    Sorry, please know that even giving free items away is something this particular forum has stayed away from since the beginning of 2000ish…no selling, etc.. Though some things sort of have changed with the writing of guideline number 8 regarding selling, the majority of number 8 stands…...
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    2005 Mercruiser 5.0L MPI (Bravo 3) - Question about changing Mainfolds/Elbows

    Sometimes the threads may get paint in them adding to the challenge of installing the fittings and may need a cleaning to get things installed easier feel wise.
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    Iboats isn't keeping me logged in.

    I'm not seeing an inner website change option to help with the keep me log in features to this website but in the past of similar issues it has often been found too where the web browser for certain websites one uses accidentally got changed over into In-Private-Window Mode where while in...
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    Mercruiser 4.5l low vacuum, WOT 4350 and higher fuel consumption

    Yes, it seems time to open up the drive to replace the impeller and inspect other water flow components ...Post the serial when you get a chance. Here should be your engine parts list, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/4-5l-mpi-250-alpha-bravo-2a441953-thru-2a530777...
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    Mercruiser 4.5l low vacuum, WOT 4350 and higher fuel consumption

    What model stern drive is on the boat? Is there a serial number on the drive itself and transom assembly too by chance?
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    Mercruiser 4.5l low vacuum, WOT 4350 and higher fuel consumption

    Maybe I missed it but thus far i haven't noticed 12.9inHg in any of the screenshots...Saw 17.2 under Manifold pressure at idle of 6.22 RPM? Maybe the new TMAP sensor changed the readings and hadn't really noticed it yet? Yes, you can run with the vacuum line disconnected for a bit to test as...
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    Mercruiser 4.5l low vacuum, WOT 4350 and higher fuel consumption

    With 600+ hours, is this a fresh or salt water boat mostly? If you haven’t, pull the small vacuum line off the fuel regulator and see if it’s dripping fuel.. Pull and check your Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve for rattling sounds, etc.. Another area that warrants opening up for...
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    Engine is gas lighting me

    Theory/s... Looking at the design of your oil dipstick to oil pan configuration, one thought could be how was the condition of the old oil from the first oil change and even if it was ok (not milky), did the old oil get stuck within the fitting flow characteristics and then become temperature...
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    Service manual help

    Where did you locate the b830792 number in your first post?
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    Livorsi Wire harness diagram

    Did your online search of something close to “Livorsi marine Wire harness diagram livorsi emc eec0016062” get you close to finding a pin layout that may possibly work on your model? Though it may not be listed mostly because of the manufacturer involved vs possibly some others out there that...
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    Exhaust bellow slipped off

    Hopefully without too much of a thread highjack scenario here, by chance Muc, Jmunk and any others, do you all know of any floating rumors out there of the quicksilver bellows adhesive not holding up (or should I say on) like years past? I have been seeing on different, active MerCruiser...
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    Exhaust bellow slipped off

    The exhaust bellows down under the U-joint bellows? Often without using the mercruiser exhaust bellows install tool, and following the guidance of the Alpha, Gen 2 service manual number 14, the exhaust bellows has a tendency to keep slipping off if only tried by hand to install. The stern drive...
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    Service manual help

    Hum, Well I now hope it's not too late as far as you ordering up a mercruiser service manual only because in re-researching this out I just noticed that technically the wrong service manual was suggested within the online Mercruiser parts catalog websites for you 0B830792 serial number that I...
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    Service manual help

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    gen 2 or gen 1

    0D496768 comes up as an 1991, Gen 2 transom assembly, model number 6010000DS…Here’s a matching parts catalog that would cover the original stern drive too if you happen to know the gear ratio. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/alpha-one-gen-ii-1991-1995-0d469859-thru-0f679999
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    Service manual help

    Hi, your engine serial number 0B830792 brings your model number up to be 474S110AS which helps show your engine year to be 1988 model year 7.4L BRAVO drive... The engine service manual would be merc part number 90-816463 otherwise known as manual number 15...
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    Popping noise when lowering outdrive

    Possibly...Call them and if possible, try to talk to Ron the owner as according to a friend not long ago (a week ago), he was able to talk to the owner Ron and was guided along nicely with his questions. (y)
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    Popping noise when lowering outdrive

    Was going to mention with hitting something recently it may have bent the gimbal ring but if it was rubbing that much before and after a replacement then maybe an old hit happened too... For some visual references, the following few links may help with some measuring and things to check to see...
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