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    Fuel system vacuum test question.

    "1. Install Vacuum and Fuel Pressure Gauge such as Snap-on? Tools MT311JB or equivalent, and 8 in. (20,3 cm) of clear, fuel resistant vinyl hose into the fuel line at the filter fuel pump inlet fitting. (NOTE: On some engines there is a filter hard plumbed to the fuel pump, these engines should...
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    Mercarb choke housing cover

    I just rebuilt my 2 barrel mercarb on my 92 4.3 and am trying to get my idle worked out. How do you get the choke cover off on the housing? After the three screws the manual (#7) says remove cover. With all the force I have, nothing. I have scored the edges around the end with a small...
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    Mercarb rebuild question

    So I disassembled my 2 barrel mercarb step by step by using my manual (#7). Two questions. The very first step it lists is to remove the choke cover. I've take the three little screws out and got the border gasket type thing off, however I cant get the choke cover off shown in the the manual...
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    Mercarb Accelerator Pump Q

    Ive got a 92 Bayliner w/ a 4.3 and a 2 barrel Mercarb. Many kits listed online say engine serials starting with OB and up, or 88+ 4.3's w/ Mercarb Carbs use the newer style acceletor pump. But also read differently. I don't have access at the moment to take mine off. Is there somewhere I can...
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    Alpha 1 shift cable end guide nut/engine side

    I've got my shift cable all ready to go, however I've misplaced the nut that holds the end guide on on the engine side. Anyone have any idea on the size/thread it is?
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    Shift cable questions

    So I'm looking at my manual, and am about half sure I got this going right. Since I started my boat tear down in the fall I completely forgot how it went. (not to mention this entire process has been my first time) Now my end guide is not even attached, it's just set on there. I have the...
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    Engine not getting fuel? fuel pump/carb?

    I am having an issue getting my engine running, and especially it seems getting gas. If I pour a little down the carb, I can get the engine running for a minute and it dies down. If i give it even the slightest throttle it does as well. I seem to occasionally get a humming sound from my fuel...
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    92 mercruiser starting issue, after 1st start up

    After doing I believe Don's ignition diagnostic, I decided I had bad slave solenoid. I was able to start the motor up by jumping terminals and get it up and running. I did have to poor a little gas down carb (I also just switched to a canister style fuel filter unlike the stock inline fuel...
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    Disconnecting shift cable for bellows

    I have a fairly new shift cable my father had put in. I replaced my gimbal bearing, and am in the process of replacing my bellows, but in order to get my shift bellow on i need to pull out my cable, put on new one, and push it back through. I've accomplished step 2 by loosenging that jame...
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    Turning gimbal bearing (by hand"?)

    Reading the winterization sticky it says "Check the gimbal bearing. Does it turn smooth? if not replace it." How exactly am I turning my gimbal bearing, Im assuming by hand, just rotating it? How much should it turn? Thanks
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    What do I need (Gimbal/Ujoint/Bellows)

    I've done plenty of reading on my boat adventures but I still don't know the specifics of everything I'm looking for. All I know is this doesn't look to good. haha so its more like what don't I need. Enlighten me.
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    96+ 4.3 to 92 4.3

    I have done a great deal of reading but it can only do so much for my limited knowledge. I have a 92 mercruiser 4.3 that has set for a while and I havent been able to get to turn over. I had planned on upgrading this motor before any of this happened. I have the opportunity to purchase a 96+...
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    Turning crankshaft pulley

    After getting my sterndrive in working order to repair the problem that made my father put my boat in storage, I have been trying to get the motor to turn after sitting to long. Ive done all the ignition tests in the Adult Only Section and have been trying to get the crankshaft pulley to turn...
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    Alpha 1 Shift shaft direction

    When i first took off my lower unit my shift shaft could only turn about a quarter turn to the left. And it looked like Now when Ive put it back together, the shift shaft seems to only be able to do the same in the opposite direction, as in from center to about a quarter turn right...is...
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    HELP! Face seal on alpha 1 gen 2

    Does the skirt on the face seal go into the water pump housing or does it press up against it after sliding it down? Im in the process and wanted to make sure, thanks!
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    Cleaning corrosion before putting in water pump?

    Before I put all my new water pump gaskets and housing in , whats the best way to clean off the little corrosion from where the old was? Thanks
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    Is this hole suppose to be here? (Alpha 1 Gen 2)

    I don't think this whole is suppose to be here, but just making sure... Assuming its not, any suggestions on how/what to use to fill it... Thanks!
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    Mounting water separating fuel filter kit on 92 merc

    I ordered part no 35-807172A1 for my 1992 4.3 merc I/O to replace the in line fuel filter setup. I have followed the directions but can't seem to get the filter setup connected to the fuel pump as if the metal connector is just a bit too short... its close, but doesn't seem long enough to...
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    Draining old oil.

    My boat has sat for about 6 years in a barn. After ordering a number of the parts, I want to drain the oil. I bought one of these guys cheap on ebay Being the motor hasn't ran in a while, I cant start up the engine to warm up the oil.... and I cant get much oil out with the pump. Any...
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    Shift Shaft bushing assembly question (Alpha 1 Gen 2/pics)

    I removed my lower to replace my impeller and knew I had some sort of leak from my shift/shaft bushing assembly. When I removed the lower the seals or o-rings around the shift shaft were popped up like this So i simply pushed it down like I would assume it should be so it looks like...
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