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    Electric Choke operation on 97 5.7 mercarb

    Little confused here. I've read some posts that the engine doesn't have to run to test to see if the choke opens after a few mins with the key in the on position. I have a 97 5.7 L 2bbl Mercarb with and electric choke. I think it's a Thunderbolt V, engine serial is 0k162383, but it does not...
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    Battery terminal covers

    I've search all over the net and can't find a terminal cover that is designed to cover the posts on a battery that has dual posts. Specifically, my batteries have both the round lug and wing nut type connections, kind of in an "L" shape. The battery cable has a cover on the end that only...
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    dual battary box for installing two group 24 batteries

    Has anyone come accross a battery case designed to hold two standard group 24 battaries? I've searched the net and all I've seen is boxes for two battaries mainly for golf cart use, but can't seem two find any for a marine application. My current set up utilizes a single battery in a tray...
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    Alpha 1 Gen II, lower drive shaft a bit noisy. Normal?

    This is a 1997 alpha 1 Gen II drive, merc 5.7-2barell. I've removed the lower and upper unit of the drive to fix a minor oil leak...I caught it right away and didn't find any water in the drive. I still learning and relatively new to boats, but being a nervous Betty, I'm always questioning...
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    Mercruiser Service Manual #17, for 1997 5.7L

    Does anyone have a good link to a pdf download for the #17 manual? I've tried the Don S thread and am only able to get the first 6 pages of the second volume. I've got a cheap Clymer manual that my local marine shop sold me, but once I saw the quality of the stern drive manual that I already...
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    Alpha 1 Gen II gear lube leak, pressure test

    Hi, I've got a 1997 merc alpha 1 gen II, with a merc 350. Just noticed quite a large gear oil leak that appears to be coming from what looks like a couple of weep holes on either side of the top of the lower unit. When I raise the outdrive, it appears to leak from around the gear shaft...
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