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    I am an idiot...no need to point it out, just help please.

    Ok, so here's the skinny...I ust replaced the drive (alpha 1) on my boat, and got my carb situation sorted out. I was feeling pretty good about myself when I was out breaking in the new drive. I was giving her full throttle when all of a sudden the rev's go through the roof, and the boat stops...
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    5.0L V8 Merc runs fine...shut down - won't start again??

    1992 5.0l V8 Alpha 1. New dissy cap, coil, sensor, plug wires and ECU I have been having intemitent starting problems since I bought this thing, and I am almost ready to drill a hole in the hull! General problem: She starts fine, runs fine (somtimes). Sometimes she'll stall out when I bring...
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    TB IV Ignition module replacement

    1992 Merc 5.0L V8 I need to replace my ignition module, but I am not sure what I need. I found what I thought to be my serial (based on the manuals description of where the serial plate is) but it doesn't seem to match the typical format 10243878. As far as I can tell, the part number I need...
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    Merc 5.0L stalled and now won't start

    I just bought a new (to me) boat, and on her maiden voyage she was running fine. After about 45 minutes, I was pulling a wakeboarder, and she just died. I tried to star her again, and she would turn over, but wouldn't fire. Things I have checked: 1. There is no kill switch. There may have...
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