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    persistant overheating issue.

    Yes. buy a new thermostat then check it the same way you do before you install it as it may help give some indication…. 188 is to warm.
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    persistant overheating issue.

    Might be worth trying a new or another new? Thermostat being yours seems to open at 180 vs the recommended 170 these use from stock… https://www.perfprotech.com/thermostat-864493/product/188250 Does it only get hot and sound the alarm when under way on the water, (< what RPM sets it off?)...
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    MC-1 bellows kit

    Yes, OEM are still available... the preferred option would be you'd be looking for Merc part number 60932A-4 - Bellows Assembly or if needed aftermarket Sierra marine part number 18-2751. Item number 14 (and maybe 19 too for the exhaust bellows)...
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    Cannot get outdrive installed to the last 1/2 inch - need your advice!

    I'm going to go with that... :D
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    2005 Mercruiser 5.0L MPI (Bravo 3) - Question about changing Mainfolds/Elbows

    New fittings should already come with 92-809822 Loctite 567 PST Thread Sealant put on, sort of like what appears the other drain fitting has on it that you showed that came with the new kit.... https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=22-863786A1+&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313
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    Apparent low oil pressure after coming off plane

    Post number 9, yes it appears the level could be roughly a quart and a half over full which could also affect oil pressure readings…. Did this oil issue start before or after the oil change? Engine serial number is always nice to have to confirm correct engine parts to be used/shown but item...
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    2005 Mercruiser 5.0L MPI (Bravo 3) - Question about changing Mainfolds/Elbows

    Red thread locker = Merc part number 92-809822, Mercury / Quicksilver SEALANT-50ML TUBE 92-809822 Thread Sealant 809822 is a universal thread sealant. It is for use on thread fittings, hoses, sensors, connectors, fuel lines, etc., on boats, cars, trucks, RV’s, ATV’s, etc.. Has a wide temperature...
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    Cannot get outdrive installed to the last 1/2 inch - need your advice!

    Before you do all that)…,Instead of just grease to the 3 o-rings on the shaft, add oil to them too as it aids to the slid in process immensely there at the end… Grease alone seems to help create a hydraulic affect and makes it pretty challenging to get the drive all the way in…worse case, try no...
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    Found bolt in 4.3 bilge. Please help identify

    10-40001188 SCREW, (M10 x 20) (3 required per assembly) Mercury-Mercruiser 10-40001188 SCREW, (M10 x 20), Pump Mounting Brace has been superseded to a new part number 10-40001189 SCREW (M10 x 20). Just for a different matchup visual, Item number 6...
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    Found bolt in 4.3 bilge. Please help identify

    How far did the engine accessories come down? While it looks familiar, it’s not coming to mind right away… In general looking around this bolt sort of resembles item number five to start of with...
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    2003 Crownline oil reservoir fitting

    Saw that too.. guess if someone wants the brass fitting you have to now reach out to either Eric Bruns as he recently said he make a replacement that won’t break again. $75.00 plus shipping on Facebook in a Merc post then in a second post said his company makes them. For a short time both...
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    for you boat mechanics

    Yeppers, the homemade bullet design like that makes the cable so, so much easier to install plus add mercury power tune spray 92-858080Q03, it goes in like melted butter... Without the bullet 'some say heat the end of the bellows in warm water in which still makes it pretty challenging to...
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    Strange Previous Owner Hack Job..?

    Yes by your engine year the ignition module was a thunderbolt 5 system…you show a 4 system… Item 34 would of been original, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/42256391/28171834 Here’s the Merc parts catalog to your serial number...
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    volvo engine identification for ordering parts

    What parts are you looking for? Engine? Stern Drive? or Transom shield assembly? Each section basically has its own parts catalog which you'd have to look up separately. Here would be parts for a 434A, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/search?ft=434A DP-C...
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    RE: LOW FUEL PRESSURE?

    Hi, there should be no need to replace the fuel pressure sensor at the fuel rail as it's designed to sound a warning horn when pressure gets way to low (I want to say 12psi but don't recall exactly at the moment) and maybe show psi on the scan tool... Looks like your fuel pressure should be at...
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