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    shifter adjustment

    in have a 1991 mercruiser 5.0 alpha , I replaced the lower unit that was damaged with a used gen 2 from EBAY , ever since that I have had problems with shifting and the shift interrupter switch shutting the engine off completely . does the shifting cables need to be readjusted with just...
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    shifter adjustment

    I have an updated shift interrupter switch on a 1991 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit . I have been trying to adjust the shift linkage . currently when I shift into forward the switch goes back to normal position also in neutral. when shift into reverse the switch remains closed and I am...
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    engine shutdown

    hello alldodge . I replaced the ignition distributor with a A-Team HEI . where would I find the engine serial number ?
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    engine shutdown

    thank you for your reply , I greased the pivot bolt , I have adjusted the cables , and readjusted the cables numerous times . I will try and widen the springs . with the switch in the proper position , what is in the system that would still cause the engine no to start?
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    engine shutdown

    i have a 1991 Bayliner 2655 sunbridge mercruiser 5.0 . I have been having a problem with the shift interrupter switch turn the engine off when I shift from natural to forward or reverse . I updated the switch to the modern one , also updated the ingnition system to electronic replacing the...
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    Changing to HEI ignition on a 1991 mercruiser 5.0

    hello , I am updating to HEI ignition , researching how to complete this has been confusing . the current ignition system is in good shape . I bought this used last year , my question is , do I buy pass the ignition amplifier ? do I need to replace and upgrade my spark plug wires ? do I need...
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    going into reverse engine died,

    I replaced the lower unit on a 1991 mercruiser alpha one. when I shift into reverse the engine died . shifting into forward works fine . I have checked the linkage , I needed to use pliers to squeeze the linkage back into place . I increased the engine RPMs from 500 to 650 at idle . any...
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    engine will not start

    anyway to check the fuel pressure from the fuel pump to the carb?
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    engine will not start

    I will double check all the lines , any way to check if the fuel pump is pumping properly ?
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    engine will not start

    the boat has a new aluminum fuel tank new hoses . I will check for any leaks or splits in the lines . thank you .
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    engine will not start

    ok , I will try your ideas . thank you
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    engine will not start

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    engine will not start

    hello bajaman123: the boat ran great 2 months previous , the time it would not start was 1 month ago , that was when I discovered a low fuel in the fuel filter . I replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter . I filled the fuel filter with fresh fuel before installing it on the engine . I ran the...
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    engine will not start

    I have a 1991 Bayliner 2655 sunbridge 5.0 alpha one mercruiser . at the boat dock after launching , the engine would not start . I took the boat home , removed the spin on fuel filter - water separator . the filter was almost empty of fuel . after some research , my findings suggested replacing...
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    swap a microwave for a larger refrigerator

    I have a 1991 Bayliner 2655 , it has a small drawer type refrigerator and a small microwave under it , any pros or cons for replacing both units for a larger refrigerator ? I do not see a need for a microwave on this boat . or should I keep them both the way they are ?
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