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  1. kghost

    1986 Quicksilver Alpha One throttle control problems

    Not that i am aware of and I have never looked. I figured it out years back to overcome the nutrual push button not pushing in for throttle only.
  2. kghost

    Copper water pipe used for

    Used but good condition 8 bolt TBI Mercruiser intake manifolds are all over the internet. Should be easy to replace.
  3. kghost

    Copper water pipe used for

    By fhe way, I live 15 mins away from Doug Russels. Be careful with that place. Whats advertised is just that, Adverised... Be sure you know exactly what you want when ordering anything from that source.
  4. kghost

    Copper water pipe used for

    Why not get the same intake thats on the other engine? Wouldnt that solve the issue?
  5. kghost

    Copper water pipe used for

    1995/1996 I believe was the transition time frame when Mercruiser went from the 1987-1995 standard chevy V8 ( millions of these blocks were manufactured) with 12 bolt intake pattern used with CAST IRON heads used for Marine, to the VORTEC V8 blocks which used the 8 bolt intake pattern. Note...
  6. kghost

    Apha 1 gen 1 can’t get reverse

    Lets get what he has defined before offering more suggestions. UGH!! Due to the differences in parts between Gen I and Gen II and of course his parts descriptions need to be cleaned up and better understood.
  7. kghost

    Engine dies after 30 seconds

    It seems to me the OP has some understanding but is throwing the kitchen sink at the problem before understanding what the possible cause(s) are. Very typical to replace the coil when ever something goes wrong. Why go after coils to begin with makes no sense. Very very rarely is the coil the...
  8. kghost

    2006 Tahoe Q4 4.3

    I would suggest, You can rotate the mount clockwise or C'clockwise just enough to be able to drill new holes for the Lag bolts. If you do so, when installing NEW Stainless Steel Lag bolts use 3M 5200 RTV in in the holes before screwing in the lag bolts. (do Not let it dry before installing new...
  9. kghost

    Water inside the engine compartment

    1. If the water in the bilge is from rain or other source (PLEASE CLARIFY), Do you know how the water entered the boat?? Why didn't the bilge pump work and pump the water out automatically? I would get that fixed first!!!!!! 2. As long as the water did NOT get to the dip stick tube where it...
  10. kghost

    4.3L Thunderbolt V Ignition

    Dieter, Manual 18 which shows carbed TB V ignitions clearly shows a second KNOCK control module used for the V6. The next V6 manual is 25 but only speaks to the knock module but has NO images of the ICM or Knock module (Poorly written manual for TB V) This past spring My friend (ONLY...
  11. kghost

    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 timing or the knock sensor and module so some minor wiring changes would need to be made but it WILL work. I believe the early TB V modules also did not have the...
  12. kghost

    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.
  13. kghost

    Shift cable adjustment driving me crazy

    1/16" or no more than two threads. One thread is prefered
  14. kghost

    Shifting troubleshoot nightmare

    Here is a picture with details on the issue for Gen II only.
  15. kghost

    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 we discussed. No decision can be made yet.
  16. kghost

    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 you just havent been taught exactly how to perform the measurement!. If you want to discuss text me and we can talk about it. Make sure you understand exactly...
  17. kghost

    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 ISSUE. Others will read thru it and get confused and possibly give you incorrect advice based on the prior issues contained in the original post/thread. Your...
  18. kghost

    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 turn lower unit shift shaft enough for reverse. I have personally found this as a root cause in Gen II's only. Not in Gen 1 You can possibly see a color...
  19. kghost

    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 correct. He seems to have a very good mechanical apptitude and understanding of the basics. I gave him several specific things to look at so he will do so and...
  20. kghost

    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 size, type or boat doesnt matter. Only the specifics of the drive. Also, the spool. Was it steel or brass/bronze? Very important!!!!!!!!!!
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