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  1. kghost

    Needed 10 Pin MALE connector pig tail for1987 - 1995 350 Carbed Alpha One Gen 1-for remote engine starter rig

    I am building a Remote Engine Starter Console with gauges to easily start engines on floor and monitor RPM, Oil pressure, Temp and Volts. I have all the gauges needed and a Key switch already. To simplify the wiring it would be easiest to have the 10 pin Male pin Connector/harness that comes...
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    Original exhaust flappers NLA vs new design. Very different and not sure what to do

    I have a 1987 350 OEM all original My flappers wore out and one half of each side broke off. I am replacing them and i ordered from this site the latest part number as the originals are NLA (Photos attached of each. The original were a straight pin fitting into two holes one on each side of...
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    New posts required information.

    I think its time for ALL new posts to have a list of manditory information to be filled in or the post cannot be completed and posted. 1. Year of boat and engine 1a. Size of engine L4, L4-Merc, V6, V8 (5.0/5.7/383/7.4 or larger) or other variations. 2. Serial number of engine 3. Ignition type...
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    1999 Johnson 15 hp J15TELEEA shift rod disconnect for removal of gear case

    I am doing a water pump replacement, Been a long time since I worked on one of these. In order to remove the gear case I need to disconnect the shift rod. Where is it disconnected? Just below the carb? or is there a mid clamp further down? If so how do you access this. If not then its the...
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    Good or bad idea?

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    V6 Vortec Mercruiser I/O lack of proper winterization.

    Guy bought this boat after being told it was not winterized and was hoping it was only the obvious, both exhaust manifolds were visibly cracked. see images.......... Pic one after intake was removed. Pic 2 is the left side of block under head. Pic 3 is the right side of block under head. Who...
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    For all you 470 GUYS..............

    Look here... deal of a lifetime if you ask me!! http://worcester.craigslist.org/bpo/5646207677.html
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    Whats wrong with the site

    A chronic box keeps popping up asking for credentials. user name and password.... Please check it out very annoying
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    How a 4 stoke works in 3D

    Link to you tube video...Clean link!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9tfIfwlmz8&feature=youtu.be
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    Thunderbolt V and the interuptor switch

    Working on a friends 5.7 1997 4bbl with thunderbolt V (NO KNOCK SENSOR). Alpha 1 Gen II One of the white with green stripe wire coming from the module connector is the one that goes to the shift interrupter switch. He says when the switch is connected properly that the motor will not start and...
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    McGill old style Interrupter switches

    Does anyone have any previous style interrupter switches for sale? Large black micro switch with roller at end of the arm. And not the $80.00 on Ebay!! Let me know...I need a couple spares for my own boat. Or a equivalent alternative. Thanks
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    Shifting out of forward gear Not actuating the interrupter "sometimes"

    I have had several people tell me over the last couple of years that when shifting out of forward (not reverse) the interrupter switch is not always activated. I have even seen this with my own boat. Now I have replaced hundreds of short shift cables and never have a problem setting them up for...
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    My turn, Idle issue on a rochester 4 bbl 1986 350

    My friend just purchased a brand new 29 year old 18 ft checkmate with a 350 260 hp mercruiser. only 20 hours of use and garage kept the whole time. Show room condition. I have gone thru everything and it stats and runs very good. I replaced the carb base gasket and needle and seat and...
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    Got to love Central New England

    Well As many know I live in Central Mass, So far in less than one weeks time we have received over 48 inches of snow........ I must say I am about done with it.........and to top it all off temperatures are hovering around ZERO with below Zero wind chills.......... I am not sure where the...
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    7/8-20 helicoil repair kit Rochester carb

    I am wondering if anyone might have a 7/8-20 helicoil repair kit. I need the tap and one thread insert to repair a Rochester Quadrajet fuel inlet. I would like to borrow the tap and I will pay for the insert. Please let me know. Thanks
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    difference between 160 and 143 thrmostat for alpha I gen II 350 mag freshwater cooled

    I have been working on a 1994 350 mag fresh water cooled mercruiser Alpha I Gen II Used in fresh water only Boat had a boat load of issues due to bad workmanship and total moranic work..... The last thing I was chasing was a over heat issue. 1. No gauge reading...............lost thermosts...
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    Need a MR-alpha one gen 1 prop shaft

    Hey guys, anyone got a good STRAIGHT prop shaft you may want to let go cheap? My friend bent his this last weekend so I am trying to help him find one before he leaves on vaca two weeks from now with his boat........
  18. kghost

    Battery Wing nut tool

    Well I finally got tired of using odd wrenches, pliers and what ever was handy to tighten and loosen those dam wing nuts on my batteries. I made a tool...... opinions? See attached.
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    Needed, Alpha 1 gen 1 1.50:1 upper gear housing complete.

    My Turn, My friend lost his upper gear case (bearing failed and took out the gears) Needs a complete rebuild. Took it apart yesterday and we are on the hunt for a replacement upper. NO SEI stuff only real Mercruiser. I am wondering if anyone has a good to great condition complete alpha 1 gen 1...
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    OK my turn for advice, 350 mercruiser inboard ski boat

    Ok so it is my turn for some advice, My friends boat, 1996 ski boat 20 ft (fresh water lake, no salt water) rebiult motor installed by me and carb rebiult by me in 2001, No issues for the last 10 years. Last week (been in use for the last month) was using boat and started hearing a wierd...
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