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    Lower shift cable problem

    Bondo, you beat me to the punch. Drive must be in FORWARD gear to pull drive off. Somehow you are discussing reverse. Shifting into reverse & rotating the prop counterclockwise (looking from the rear, as is from behind the boat) will push the drive back into neutral if the cable is disconnected.
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    Lower shift cable problem

    So 1st off, get your terminology correct. 1974 was a 140hp, not a 3L (yes, I know it's the same basic block) and it's a Mercruiser 1, not an Alpha 1. I'm pointing this out because the 1st time I read your post, I was thinking mid 80s to 1990, not 1974. You will get off the wall later generation...
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    Pre alpha gimbal

    I assume your splines are worn/corroded out. Not uncommon. Your trim senders are at 3:00 & 9:00 on the ring? To answer your question, IDK. Alpha gen1 maybe, gen2 NO, different bellows. Your 1975 should use the bellows with a "ridge" (vs early 70s & before without "ridge") & the same ridge...
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    New Problems Older Motor

    I would drain the carbs & see if clean fuel (pre-mixed obviously) or a water cocktail comes out. Obviously it's highly unlikely both motors broke down simultaneously.
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    1987 OMC Cobra 2.3L overheating

    Fresh or salt water boat?
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    Solenoid part number

    If you're looking to replace the solenoid on the starter, that does not appear to be available separate from the starter. The solenoid on the electrical pale is. Here is the link: https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/1B724211/1F90413HD/12586_233 You need #9
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    Lithium battery on an old motor

    I would be concerned about the charging current & voltage of that old technology engine being clean enough (as in true clean DC) & regulated close enough to not ruin those batteries. Old fashioned lead acid battery was much more forgiving.
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    Trying to identify 2000 Johnson/Suzuki 50 HP (J50PLSIB)

    It's a 2 stroke. The remote tank is the VRO tank. I hope you have been putting TCW3 oil in it all these years. Here is the link for parts: https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=2001&hp=50&model=J50PLSIF
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    tilt/trim problems

    It is a 2 wire pump. So, it does NOT operate by 12v + to 1 wire (either wire) and assume it grounds thru the motor frame. It DOES operate by 12v + to 1 lead and 12v - to the other. Basically, positive to blue, neg to green goes up and reversing the wires goes down. This reversal of current takes...
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    Mariner 60 overheating

    So Mercury built? Find the serial number on transom plate or Welch plug on block.
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    1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP

    I imported this from his Mercury outboard thread: "1977 silverline 17ft . Wants to stay at 153 degrees @crusing speed 3000 to 4000 rpm, idel reaches 195 . Changed impeller thermostat engine only has 35 hours , took hose off stat housing only pushing 2” of water at idle, put 2nd hose on stat...
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    1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP

    Read, reread & consider if you are being clear. If we can't 100% understand the question we can't necessarily give a good answer. If after you submit a post you decide it needs to be edited, you have 5 minutes to click edit & fix it. BTW, 1st post or not, good grammar is always nice & helpful.
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    Exhaust shutters

    Beyond double checking the parts book for correct application I can't answer that.
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    Exhaust shutters

    Presumably they will sag. Their purpose is to stop a water surge in the event of engine stalling at high RPM and the possibility it could roll backwards.
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    Aluminum Intakes

    You are jumping in 13 years later. The issue is dissimilar corrosion between the mating points to the head & t-stat housing. Show me cast iron bolted anywhere on an outboard & particularly directly to the engine block. It appears to me the original poster had an aluminum manifold laying around &...
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