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    v6 cobra no or very hard to get into reverse. all cable tests done.

    ok, so i have a v6 omc, 1989. the drive wont go into reverse without man handlng it and sometimes not even then. the ESA assembly gets stuck in interrupt because of the tension i am putting on it. now, ive pulled the drive, checked the cables they are fine, shifts smooth with no drive in...
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    throttle bracket options while using a holley 4 barrel carb. anyone have a solution?

    a customer of mine has a brand new 5.7 marine engine oritinally intended for an INMAR set up. ( the intake has INMAR cast in it) and he wants installed in his boat, the boat is set up for mercruiser. the only difference is the intake and carb. the inmar intake appears to be a high rise with a...
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    anyone use API scantool? thinking about upgrading from the Rhinda

    if that is the appropriate word that is. is the API better than the Rhinda techmate pro?
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    ideas on how to remove a broken alpha gimbal pivot pin?

    the sholders of the pin, where the tool sits have broken so the tool cannot get a good bite to loosen and remove it. the space between the gimbal housing (bellhousing) and the gimbal ring is very close and i do not think i can get a sawzall into it without damaging the ring , the bellhousing is...
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    interesting find while diagnosing an overheat condition

    this boat came to me with an overheat condition, new manifolds and risers, new impeller assy, new thermostat and new sensors. after pulling the water feed hose going to the intake, i found some but not alot of water flowing @ idle then when upping the RPMS, the water flow cut down drasticly. i...
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    water leaking from top cap of upper gearcase on gen II drive

    i resealed an alpha 1 gen II and after starting it up there is water leaking out of the top cap, i removed the cap and replaced the rubber plug that seals up the water jacket and its still leaks, i cleaned all the crud from the 2 mating surfaces and still leaks. no water is getting into the...
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    how important is the water drain plug on an SX transom shield?

    the drain plug hole is stripped of its threads and i do not see any benefit or negative from not having it in place. this is the water drain plug on the outside of the transom shield on the port side. on the outside area of where the water intake hose connects to the unit. #'s 77 & 81 on the...
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    looking for phiotos of where the wires and cables enter the engine cowling on a 2003 sx200txrb

    i had to remove the wires and cables on this motor and their is a big molded grommet at the entrance to the motor. the grommet has large and small holes molded into it for each cable/hose and harness to sit into. if anyone has this engine and can take a close up photo for me , one that can...
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    looking for phiotos of where the wires and cables enter the engine cowling on a 2006 f250txr

    wrong model
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    2003 yamaha SX200TXRB wires and fuel line swollen and rotting away

    this engine wouldnt start and i found the battery cable going to the motor had severe voltage drop, once i got a new cable set i pulled the old one out of the loom only to come to fins a real big obstruction inside the loom, it looked like a snake with an animal in its throat. as i managed to...
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    2006 v/p 5.7 GI-E alarm sounding, power restriction/ limp mode

    for some reason , my post is not uploading
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    testing post

    when i post, it comes up with a blank screen
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    merc 5.7 MPI motr runs rough, stalls after running at cruise for less than 20 minutes

    hello all, this boat has been kicking my butt. it is a late 90's MPI motor( replaced some time in the past, in a 93 searay now) serial # ow029060. the boat starts and runs fine then you take it out and it starts running rough at top end, i can hear the engine pinging and it starts stumbling, it...
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    trim pump runs but will not lower drive

    hello all, i need some help, i have a 2000 searay with alpha 1 gen II drive, the system worked properly last year and now the motor runs and dropsthe drive 1/2 way but just stops and the pump sound changes. the drive will lift to the trailer position no problem. when the drive is lowered the...
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