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    Remote control handle trim switch replacement

    1999 125 hp Mercury ....remote control #88688A25 -I bought a new handle, switch and cover - my issue is the cover #5 that holds the switch in place -I thought it snapped in place -it does not! Do you have to glue it in? and if so what type of glue? Thanks
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    Repair gone wrong?

    4,3 Mercusier MPI Alpha 1 Gen 2 ......well had an incident that my Drive and transom assembly had to be replaced .So the work was done at an authorized mercrusier dealer. They called me and told me the boat was ready -I had to wait about 3 days until I was able to pick the boat up. When I got...
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    4.3 MPI engine fuse blown?

    Was out Saturday running the boat on full plain when all of a sudden without warning the port engine just shut down -no beeps from smartcraft -it was like someone shut off a switch. Well the next day after a total fiasco getting the boat back to the dock-I had some time to check things out -on...
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    Engine Spraying water

    Well...here was my plan -I was going to take the boat out for a quick ride than come back in and pull the boat out on the trailer take it home - winterize and cover it. I started out and got about 5 miles from my dock on a plane when I noticed the temperature falling down to 120 degrees on the...
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    Knock Sensor

    4.3 MPI Alpha 1 Gen II What does the knock sensor do? The reason I ask -If I hit a big wave I lose power-Its like that sensor has changed the timing-Is it possible to have an over sensitive knock sensor?? The engine never misses and idles and starts fine -once I...
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    Re- Torquing the exhaust manifold and raisers

    4.3 MPI Alpha I Gen II -This spring I installed all new mercruier exhaust manifolds and raiser's using the silver gaskets from merc. I followed the service manual directions and no wear did it state to re-torgue -Well I put about 5 hrs on the boat and decided to check the torgue. I could not...
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    another trim question

    alpha I Gen II 2003 twin 4.3 Ok... I installed new trim limit sensors- on both drives -adjusted the starboard side and everything went perfect -go and adjust the port side and everything goes perfect -hit the trailer up switch and only the starboard side goes up -I have looked at the wiring...
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    Alpha I Gen II instalation question

    Is it critical to glue the big square o-ring in place in side the bell housing before installing the drive or can you hold the o-ring in place with grease? I installed mine using grease and then read the manual Thanks
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    Upper shift shaft seal in the bell housing question

    alpha 1 Gen II ....I am replacing the upper shift shaft seal and bushing and have a question on what direction should the seals be installed -currently the bottom seal is facing down with the face down toward the prop and the spring side facing up towards the bellows. Now back years ago the side...
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    Snapped the shift cable head off

    Alpha I Gen II -while trying to replace the sift cable I snapped the head off on the cable. Whats the best way to get it out? Heat and easy out or drill and re-tap (what size drill bit and tap) what a PITA Thanks
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    T-Fitting assy on exhaust manifold

    4.3 Alpha 1 gen II drive it has manual single point drain system -has anyone disassembled and replace the o'ring on the T fitting assy (part #22-863786A1) on the manifold- mine appears to be leaking - the manual #32 does not cover this....any help would be great thanks ken
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    Alpha I Gen II Boot condition

    I was starting the task of changing the shift cable and noticed marginal growth on the main boot. There is no sign of leaks or cracks in the rubber but there is a lot of sharp barnacle or mussel growth all over the boot.......is this normal or is the service life of the boot near the end -yes I...
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    Gimbal Ring Steering Shaft Seal

    I am getting ready to change all the boots and shift cables on my Alpha I GenII and since I am going to have it apart .......what is the expected service life out of the gimbal ring steering shaft seal. The gimbal ring is tight there is no play The way that boat sits in the water the whole...
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    Installing new exhaust manifolds,risers and elbows qustion

    Installing new exhaust manifolds,risers and elbows (mercruiser brand) the parts come with paint on area where they mate together -I know to run a file across the area to make sure its plain......but do leave the paint on? (the mating area) Thanks
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    Dry Joint Exhaust Manifold Conversion

    I have a 2003 4.3 MPI Alpha Gen II -and its time to replace the manifolds and raisers. I do not have the dry joint system......but is it possible (without to much trouble) to convert to the dry joint system? Thanks KK
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    4.3 MPI stalls when you shift into gear

    I have a 2003 4.3 mpi alpha gen II- when the engine is cool or within 10 minutes from starting it ......you can shift all you want (forward or reverse) and the engine never stalls. Now run the boat for 10+ minutes and as soon as you put into gear it stalls-you can do the shift into forward with...
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    4.3 MPI over-heat

    I have 2003 4.3 MPI with a alpha GEN II drive ?was out in the sound yesterday and running at 4000 rpm when all of a sudden the temp went to 200 degrees and the alarm went off. I shut the engine down and re started it ?at idle it cooled back down and was able to run the boat at idle ?as soon as I...
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    4.3 MPI Spark Plug

    Hi Can some one tell me the correct spark plug and gap for a 4.3 MPI ser# OM380788 Thanks
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    4-.3 MPI 2003 Mercruiser will not start after its hot

    We just bought the boat and ran great for 5 hours striaght on the way home. When we docked the boat and waited 30 min to go back out the port engine would not start....it would sputter and die -then when we waited 25 min it started and ran fine Any help would be great
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    Slight clanking noise on the rear of the motor

    Hi I have a 5.0 Bravo 3 and was winterizing the motor this Saturday-While the engine was running (idle) on the hose I noticed a slight clanking noise coming from the rear of the motor -when I raised the rpm's the noise went away -it is not a valve noise -you have to put your head to the back...
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