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    kghost replied to the thread 4.3L Thunderbolt V Ignition.
    If it were me, I would look for any version of the thunderbolt ICM for a V6, IV or V early version. TB IV did not have the mean best...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Also the thread size uses the following tap size 1/4 x 18 NPSF Merc recommends a Straight tap vs a Pipe tapered tap.
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    1/16" or no more than two threads. One thread is prefered
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    kghost replied to the thread Shifting troubleshoot nightmare.
    Here is a picture with details on the issue for Gen II only.
    • Gen II lower bell housing bushing.png
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Being the control cable is at its Max limit this is a problem but may not be your major issue. You need to remove drive and review what...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Measuring the short shift cable slack takes some practice. It is a touchy feely kind of procedure. I bet as it is new it is in spec...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shifting troubleshoot nightmare.
    You really need to start your own thread. Piggy backing on an old thread is not good. The original thread has NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shifting troubleshoot nightmare.
    Yes, The bottom shift shaft busing in the bell housing has been known to move up allowing the shift shaft to also move up which will not...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Spoke with him last night. His drive is an SEI, he said it had the preload pin vertical drive shaft in lower so it appears to be period...
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha one shifting problems.
    I have an idea, Maybe start a new thread of your own and include EXACTLY what outdrive you have. R, MR, Alpha Gen 1 or Gen 2. Engine...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Send me a mesaage with your phone number and a time to call. I am sure your seloc left out many little details that you could have missed.
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    Here is my written procedure. I have used this for many years. If it fails then the basics of cable install or worn linkage parts are...
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    kghost replied to the thread Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy.
    There is NO WAY the cable was 50 years old.....................That said, What was the cable part number you purchased and where did...
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    kghost replied to the thread Lower shift cable problem.
    Please explain your mechanical abilities and mostly your experience/understanding of mercruiser shifting, outdrives (removal and...
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    kghost replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    There are two types available. Need a lot more info to identify. Serial # could help. Pictures would help. An accurate description...
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