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    Play in Shaft in Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Well I was replacing the water pump and noticed some play in the shaft. Is this normal or is there a bad bearing there? https://www.dropbox.com/sc/s5v7hxngcgvt1y0/AADo_mc1gpc9a1CYJm0SlyXsa
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    1996 5.7 Mercruiser Alpha II lumpy and stalling at takeoff.

    OK I searched and couldn't seem to find an answer. I have a 96 Larson 194 Lxi with 5.7 LX with Thunderbolt V with 2bbl carb. Was running fine then couple hours in it started to stall when accelerating from idle. Starts right back up no problem but a little lumpy with idle. Engages outdrive at...
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    807264A01 ICM Conversion wire colors

    OK I'm installing this conversion in my 96 5.7L TB5. All the colors seem to line up except the last one. The color on the wire harness is tan/blu and the wire in the new ICM is white. I just want to make sure these connect to each other as the white wire has a female connector while the...
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    96 Thunderbolt V no Voltage at coil?

    OK I've looked at the troubleshooting and wiring diagrams. The positive purple wire goes in to a round plug pin #5. Where does it get it 12volts from? At least I'm glad I know why its not starting I just want to make sure I find the problem to fix it. Boat is a 96 Larson with 5.7 merc...
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    Stranded on River!!!! Bad Coil?

    Engine is a 1996 5.7 2bbl #F882665. Sometimes starts hard. Seems worse when hot. Cranks over but no start. See fuel pumping in to carb when throttle is pumped. Removed distributor cap and cleaned all the contacts even though they weren't that bad. I think I have no spark and I thinks it be...
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    Killed another starter? Or is something else amiss? confused.....

    OK, last year I replaced what looked like the OEM starter on my 96 5.7 merc. symptom was the starter motor would spin but not engage the flywheel. I figured the solenoid so I ordered a new "offbrand" starter and it worked. Last year when trying to winterize the engine wouldn't start. Cranked...
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    1996 5.7LX Crank no start only one spark?

    OK I thought I checked everything but tonight when checking for spark I noticed in the dark that I only get one spark when cranking. Would that be the coil? Or is something telling it not to spark anymore?
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    replacing Trim Sender on Alpha 1 Gen II

    OK I've read all the posts I could find and the service manual. I need to replace the trim sender but I'm nervous about removing the gimbal ring becasue of the bellows. Can I just remove the gimbal hinge pins without removing the bellows and get access to the wires?
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    Shift Shaft alignment on Alpha 1 Gen II

    OK not sure about this one. When reinstalling the outdrive, the female coupler on the gimble housing for the shifter isn't at a perfect 90 when the throttle is all the way forward. This makes it difficult to get the outdrive back on. Is it supposed to be at a 90? Do I need to adjust it?
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    mercruiser outdrive disengaging under load?

    Not sure about this one. WHile pulling 1 adult and 2 kits boat ran fine. Shut down for 30 minutes. Now have 3 kids on tube. Boat idles and starts to pull fine but shen gaining speed right before planing speed it seems like the outdrive/prop disengages. I thought I lost my prop the first...
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    Another Post about U-Joints and Gimble Bearing replacement help

    OK I know this topic has been beat to death but I cannot seem to find this info on any other posts. I think I need to replace my U-joints. I'm guessing its this because the gimble bearing was replaced last year at the dealer. Anyways.. the problem is a vibration at low rpms when going...
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    Help with fluctuating voltage

    I have a 96 5.7 mercrusier with a 2bbl carb. This year after its winter storage the voltage is fluctuating. At idle with nothing else on its fine at around 13.5 volts. I turn on the nav lights and it drops to 12.5, add the blower and radio and its below 12 volts. If I have nothing on but run...
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