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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    I think still jumping in deeper than you need to right now. I saw you pumped new gas but did you run it on a portable tank? Also might of missed this but are you sure you got the motor at TDC before even starting the timing procedure?
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Tach doesn't always go to 0 when turning motor off. My 4.3L never did. If you are getting RPM readings I don't think its the wire shorted.
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    I like to use my test light so I don't get zapped.
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    Air fuel spark Really hard for us to help over the internet without much information honestly.
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Jumping in late. You sure you didn't forget to tighten down the bolt for the distributor? Timing shouldn't really change just sitting there.
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    What did they do to make it run last time? I'd start there.
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    Moving outdrive with engine off?

    My 290 couldn't. Was hard enough using the wheel with the engine off.
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    AQ280 y pipe fitment

    Project boat fun. I'd also redo the stringers.
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    Stern Drive Mystery

    Just start with the easy stuff. Hook up a couple gallon tank with fresh gas.
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    4.3lx power steering fluid cooler replacement

    You sure its coming from the cooler? Not sure how your pump is oriented but mine was on toward the bottom of my 4.3L so the hoses ran under the manifolds then up and over the bell housing. My hydraulic hose was rubbing against the block and started leaking. Couldn't see it until I cleaned the...
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    1999 VP 5.7 GSi - No Spark

    My 4.3L had the same issue with the rubber plug. Guess it was exposed to so much heat or whatever it was hard and would actually slide off. Had to crank down on that hose clamp until I was able to replace.
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    Stringers

    Well I wouldn't of put the motor and outdrive back in if I was still working on stringers Can't just finish the stringers first?
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    Starter angxt (?) ?

    I think you just need a shim kit. Can get it any auto store. I had to shim my 4.3L starter after replacing it. I got pretty damn good at installing shims while not being able to see the flywheel. Guessing multiple times on what shim(s) to use before I got it to work.
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    AQ 280DP Gear shifting not working.

    Its all cable. Check the cable under the controls at the helm maybe that got disconnected. Usually when the cable gets rusted and starts cracking it gets hard to move so you can tell its starting to go bad. Unless its been going bad for while and completely broke. You should be able to...
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    Water leaking from engine - 5.7 GXI-E

    Pray for you its just a plug on a manifold or something and nothing cracked.
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    Yes with the bunk boards there is no chance your boat slips to the side. With poles current or wind your bow would go between the poles and could hit the trailer.
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    06 4.3 mercruiser no start

    Just making sure by saying no voltage across the breaker you don't have the meter or test light hooked up to both sides do you? You need one side to ground. You try to reset it like Fun Times mentioned?
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    06 4.3 mercruiser no start

    Hard to see but trace the wires. Might be your fuel pump relay. My relays for the ignition were by my ignition not at the motor.
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    06 4.3 mercruiser no start

    Should also have a smaller fuse behind the ignition.
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    Mechanical Dual Steering

    Just in case anyone searches UFLEX finally got back to me. Helms x2 T71 Bezel x2 X34 Cables M68xLL (LL is helm to motor) M67xLL (LL is helm to helm) Cables are special order. The wait time plus cost adds up I'm just going Hydraulic.
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