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    Impeller location BRAVO 3 ?

    Is the impeller in the lower unit like a ALPHA or is it up by engine run from engine belt. ? Going to work on for a friend - I have on MANY ALPHA'S but no bravo's
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    2008 6.2 serial number 1A061105 does not list on any site

    I am having a TOUGH TIME finding out info on a 6.2 mercruiser serial number 1A061105. Not coming up on parts schematics ? Owner ran without muffs turned on for 1-2 minutes he thinks ? Open cooling system not closed. Wondering if it's OK?
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    trim pump runs but no up or down

    pump runs in both directions -- up and down but nothing happens as far as raise or lower - never had this happen before possible sensors ? not sure - any suggestions on where to start looking going to try to bleed this am but dont think that will help ? could be wrong
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    Gear ratio in lower ?

    I am hearing different conflicting stories about lower ratios in a se106 that most of the lowers are 1.65 ? Is this actually correct y that a lower from a small v6 or 4 cyl can be used below a v-8. ?
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    outdrive swap ? alpha 1st gen what can i use ?

    what years can i use a outdrive to a 260 v8 ? mercruiser 5.7 1985 year not real sure of gear ratio twin 350's in boat ratio 1.47
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    Totally baffling !!! Impeller replaced !! And not pumping

    ALPHA 1ST GEN Second new one with all housing parts and o-rings & gaskets and dunked in large tote full of water made a custom socket to fit in 1/2 " variable speed Dewalt drill spun both directions and NOTHING !! BY LOOKS OF THE BRASS IN THE IMPELLER THE KEYWAY DOESNT SEEM TO BE SPINNING I'm...
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    Water line runs to backing plate drum brakes ?

    I am assuming that this setup is for salt water . Here in Minnesota there is non of course but I only see line running to 1 wheel when it's a tandem 10k trailer for 30 foot wellcraft nova twin engine . I assume this trailer was sold to someone neat salt water why else would there be a water...
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    thunderbolt IV module question

    i have acess to a 4.3 module -- the guy i am getting this from says and tells me it WILL work for a v-8 350 1984 - this is the oldstyle alum box type - i didnt thing these were around when the 4.3 came out ? is this true and even if it is the newer style ( plastic) will it work properly for a...
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    Eliminate thunderbolt system ?

    Is it possible to use thunderbolt distributor to go back to points and cond. ? Old school is the best for me . I would love to get rid of the elect ign period ( I know don't ask ) so much easier for me .
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    Idles great / misses when throttled up

    Replaced cam shaft idles perfectly slowly gave throttle engine starts missing it is a electrical issue I turned distributor a bit and smoothed out - shut off started again same thing new cap/rotor wires pulled plugs all look fine but going to replace in the morning - any other ideas I'm...
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    Timing chain & camshaft replace

    Does the oil pan on a 84 mercruiser 350 need to be removed to get timing cover off to change camshaft ? Hoping not to pull engine to change camshaft . I have room in front of engine to slide camshaft out So does pan HAVE to come off to remove timing cover ?
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    1984 --5.7 / 260HP camshaft ? REPLACE

    finding conflicting inquires about rear main seal -- 2 piece ? is there a difference in camshafts for rear main seal or is it the same cam 431-5943 i am in need of 1 i have twin engines in boat starboard is SHOT dished lifters 2 of them wanting to replace camshaft
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