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  1. amplay

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Carburator
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    Stalling and Starting problems

    The S/N is OL045552. Old school Carb
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    MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive maintenance

    I haven't done it yet, but you can find a youtube video for almost all the work.
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    Stalling and Starting problems

    I have a 1998 Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha 1 Gen 2 engine. Last fall I replaced the fuel pump and filter due to stalling issues. This spring I find I am having more stalling issues. As a test, I put in a can of Sea Foam and run in my slip 30 minutes at 1800 RPM, and then 20 minutes at 800 idle. No...
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    MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive maintenance

    I have a 1998 Bayliner Rendezvous (MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2). I need a new Lower Shift Cable, and plan to DYI with 2 friends. While there I plan to replace the 3 bellows, Shift Shaft seal, and Gimble bearing. Do you experts have any special precautions, and recommendations for other parts to...
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    Thanks Scott06 - You mentioned 3 bellows /shift cable/ trim switch and sender. Should I replace all these? What about the anodes? Anything else while I am in there?
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    I don't suppose this can be replaced with the boat in the water, can it.
  8. amplay

    Engine dies going into reverse

    Is this the cable from Control unit to shift bracket, or from shift bracket to the OutDrive?
  9. amplay

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    I don't think my system has a regulator
  10. amplay

    Engine dies going into reverse

    I tried to investigate my shifter problem today. Engine still dies going into reverse. I disconnected the wires on the shifter sensor, and it did not die, but I had to pull the throttle way back to get reverse to engage. Forward works fine with a solid "thump" getting out of neutral. It is an...
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    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    Are those adjustable?
  12. amplay

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    I went to change the Needle Valve today, and found that it already had the "non-spring" style. Any other suggestions as to why my carburetor is flooding? (I changed my fuel pump recently).
  13. amplay

    Engine dies going into reverse

    no trailer - in the water 365 days a year
  14. amplay

    Engine dies going into reverse

    Probably original - 24 year
  15. amplay

    Engine dies going into reverse

    Thanks, where is that switch located?
  16. amplay

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    I got 2 shipments from ebay with pictures of all 3 parts, one 1 from Wholesale Marine. All came in Quicksilver sealed bags with the 3302-9407 stamped on the bag, but just 1 part inside. I am thinking either Mercury changed the kit to 1 part, or the factory in China errored in packaging. Has...
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    I have a 1998 Mercruiser Model 5.0L (2-BBL) 1998-95 GM 5.0L - 305ci - 8cyl; S/N OL045552. Went to go fishing today, and the engine died going into reverse. I raised the outdrive, staying tied to the dock, and was able to get into forward without dying, but it continued to die every time going...
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    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    The picture below shows 3 parts in the kit. I have ordered the Mercury Quicksilver OEM Fix Kit Part# 3302-9407 3 times, and it always comes with just the part on the right. Does anyone have experience with this?
  19. amplay

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    After reading this page in my owners manual, I think I'm going to switch the Needle Valve as shown. Has anyone had success with that before?
  20. amplay

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    I replaced the fuel pump, and I thought I had everything fixed. Boat ran for about 2 hours, mostly in idle while I was trolling. When I was done I powered up and the engine died, and I had trouble restarting. I also smelled a little gas. I could not find a fuel leak, so I'm wondering if the...
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