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    Bravo 3 stern drive 5.7 engine. Boat leaking through the arm that connects to the gimbal ring that passes through the transom.

    The following 2 links will be of a seal and type of tools used to repair a leaking upper gimbal housing seal (part number old #26-41607 1 / New # 8M2005029) letting in the described water leak. Items 4, maybe 5 & 6...
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    1984 key

    Yes, sorry, Droid‘s info is also very helpful to know here where at all possible as the manufacturer make of the switch could help locate a key thats already been cut to where if the switch was/is OMC/Johnson, etc. of the 1984 era, the key series number ought to be a 77 series using the...
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    Need help for parts # of rear main seal housing

    Seems the following information from a different boating forum website will help find your solution better for a part’s catalog as the photos show both a Mercruiser engine serial number and your block number ending in M which means metric…. If you haven’t, search the 14099090M number itself...
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    8.2 litre efi mercruiser problems

    Have you tried removing the vacuum line to the fuel pressure regulator while the engine is running to see if the fuel pressure goes up roughly 5psi like it should? Where did you run the fuel return line to? back to the fuel filter or fuel tank? What brand/part number fuel pump and related...
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    What year is this mariner?

    Searching the serial number yields the model number to be 7015207 making the engine out to be a 1977 year model too, https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mariner-outboard-parts/15a Parts Group:15A HORSEPOWER. Options: Manual start, short shaft (15”/381mm) driveshaft housing. Tiller handle...
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    1984 key

    Look really close for a small number on the key switch.. Usually right on the front face area...
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    Engine identification

    Yes, ^ +1... that serail number 06487939 should be a 1984 50-HP, model number 1050624. Parts Group: 45/50 HP Options: Electric start, long shaft (20”/508mm) driveshaft housing. Remote control steering. Power trim standard Model style: ELPT...
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    5.7 MPI starts to stumble after flawless 1 hour run

    Hey Lou, not the end of the world but just wanted to point out that it sort of appears your pickup tube might be missing the screen wrapped around at the bottom end or some now appears to have a filter on the inside such as this type...
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    How do I determine what I need to order to replace a broken console mechanical remote for throttle and shifting.

    Was the engine running when you tried to shift the bravo stern drive into gear? The design of the/this drive is more so designed to be shifted while turning...If the drive is not turning internally (< not necessarily the prop) it can be very difficult to get it to shift and really shouldn't be...
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    Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI - Oil pressure issue

    What year and/or engine serial number is your engine? Add a quart of oil and go run the boat then maybe add another half and see while on the water… it best to check oil levels while at rest on the water for level checking… engine off of course. Edit: when you put the dipstick tube into the...
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    I cant find my serial number in the Mercury parts catalog

    Your serial number 6221053 comes up as a 1983 150 [ELPT] Model number 1150623 with a parts catalog part number of Mercury 90-818855 linked here for you, https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/06221053 Parts Group:150 H.P. XR-2 MARATHON MAGNUM (V-6) (1978-1985 COMBINED BOOK)...
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    Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI - Oil pressure issue

    Maybe have the engine oil analyzed for metal shavings, etc. from a place like, https://www.blackstone-labs.com/ therefore head gasket was replaced, also lifters have been replaced, as well as new exhaust manifold, raisers, elbows have been mounted. After flushing engine oil several times (with...
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    Need help identifying year of Mariner 8hp

    Seemingly unfortunate that as of late some boating forums like this one has really slowed down in participance possibly because now that there are more manufacturer specific and generalized boating Facebook group pages where it seems a higher number of daily experienced service tech minded...
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    2010 Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI crank not start.

    Depending on your location you might be able to rent a scanner type option...
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    2010 Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI crank not start.

    Have you tried opening the throttle body while cranking the engine over to sometimes help get added air to the engine should the idle air control valve be faulty... The plug sticking out of the distributor housing is of a CAM shaft sensor that if searched online could be tested... You also have...
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