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  1. mdaddy

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks alpha one gen. 2

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks with alpha one gen. 2 outdrive Serial#: 1A322719 Replaced oil pressure switch yesterday due to bad leak through the switch (replaced with oem switch- no more leaking oul through switch)... but out today for test drive today and engine kept blowing a lot of oil from...
  2. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    ok- thanks
  3. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    aftermarket
  4. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    also, installed new shift cable housing, but the inside cable won't thread and seems to be hanging up on a burr inside the cable... can insert a 0.65" trim line through but can feel a ruff spot about 8-12" past insertion point. Any ideas?
  5. mdaddy

    2008 Alpha one-gen. 2 Trim/tilt sensors

    neva mind... my brain just turned back on. Thanks!
  6. mdaddy

    2008 Alpha one-gen. 2 Trim/tilt sensors

    Gotcha, but I've noticed that the white disc isn't included in any of the kits that I've found and I can't find the disc by itself, so am I missing something here?
  7. mdaddy

    2008 Alpha one-gen. 2 Trim/tilt sensors

    racking my brain as to where I placed it after removing switches!
  8. mdaddy

    2008 Alpha one-gen. 2 Trim/tilt sensors

    Thanks....So, if I can't find this we'll hidden white disc, because it doesn't come with any of the trim/limit kits that I've seen on line, where do I get another one? This result of too many projects going at once!
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    2008 Alpha one-gen. 2 Trim/tilt sensors

    Serial#: 1A233107 In the process of replacing both trim/tilt switch/sensors... initially drive would only go up, so cleaned them, worked ok for a minute then failed again. Question on the right side switch (sender) there is a white disc with contact as on it inside of the sender unit, what is...
  10. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    the cable was frozen in place due to shift cable bellows being torn, so in process of replacing shift cable and bellows along with gimble bearing and the remaining bellows because gimble bellows compromised as well.- had water inside Thanks!
  11. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    Throttle button removal entails placing shifter in 'forward' gear then using a flathead screwdriver to gently pry out the button.... then remove underlying bolt, use flathead to remove plastic cover which reveals 6 bolts for removal of remote control box.
  12. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    Of the remote control box?
  13. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    Where can I find instructions on removal?
  14. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    It works fine, pushes in and springs back easily
  15. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    When the throttle to the shift asst. (attached to exhaust riser) is moved either forward or reverse the shift asst. doesn't move at all and the cable is intact. Where is the remote, would that be where the cables enter behind the throttle? Thanks!
  16. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    The shift assembly doesn't move when either forward or reverse selected.... any ideas on how to approach troubleshooting?
  17. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    fatigued.... make that forward or reverse!
  18. mdaddy

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks Bravo drive won't engage drive or reverse and just continues to idle normally without ant perceptible change. Serial#: 1A322719
  19. mdaddy

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks 20 amp fuse on red-prpl wire keeps 'blowing'

    I will check it 2morrow am and report back... thanks so much AD!
  20. mdaddy

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks 20 amp fuse on red-prpl wire keeps 'blowing'

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks, Serial#: 1A322719 the 20 amp fuse on the red-purple wire circuit leading from the 10 pin connector keeps 'blowing' and the motor cranks but won't start.... also, it ran fine prior to securing the blue wire to oil sending unit because It kept vibrating off and engine dying, so...
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