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    2011 bayliner flight series

    Is the engine fuel injected or carbureted? If carbureted then the crank sensor isn't used but comes with the engine used more so as an oil plug at the front cover...Either way, the engine would spin over while cranking the engine over to start but the engine wouldn't start up and run if the...
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    2004 Tahoe Q7 5.7L Ignition timing

    Yes, that is the wire...
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    Random temperature spike

    What stern drive model do you have? Often one of the usual suspects to consider checking on the Volvo drive of what I believe to be your type model is the water rubber seals found in between the upper and lower stern drive housing as they age out they start to allow air to get in the water flow...
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    Stuck again

    Should you have trouble with the bell housing you’ll want to know about the following, https://jrmarine.com/products/bellhousing.htm
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    Stuck again

    The pin is/has red loctite 271 on so the proper way is adding a good amount of heat to the pin to get it off not too damage the threads in bell housing. Edit: If maybe the following from Merc service manual number 14 Page 4A-8 and 9 helps any to re-install.... 3. Connect U-joint bellows to bell...
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    NLA Mercury shift shaft retainer

    Retainer-Gear Shift Rod 93878 No longer available Search Nationwide Inventory This product is not being produced anymore however may still be available through other dealers. Name City State QUANTUM MARINE SERV CHILLIWACK BC Website RIVER MARINE SLS&SRV JACKSONVILLE FL Website US...
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    4.3L mercruiser engine

    No, there's no fault code for a cooler running engine that is still within a programed temp range... If that temperature is the temp for after roughly 8 minutes of engine running time at idle, then yes most likely the thermostat might be stuck open either by age, corrosion, and a bit more common...
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    4.3L mercruiser engine

    Yes it seems the water PSI is way to low...So maybe a clog someplace, bad impeller or worn internal housing or failing sensor....Being I'd tend to believe you have an Alpha stern drive? In your case I think I'd start towards inspecting the water pressure sensor which may be mounted near/on the...
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    4.3L mercruiser engine

    Thinking back, i believe it was the v8’s that first used the cam sensor first and a long delay in the v6 engines. In 2007+ Merc stopped putting wiring diagrams in service manuals and went to wiring harness paper type binders and made separate ones for individual engine models. Here’s some...
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    Not so welcome anymore....

    Just to add a bit to the list of options above, if the conversation seems to be going really south at personal levels you always have the option to put said member on Ignore via clicking through their username.. Option two could be if felt truly warranted after post reports, etc. the forum...
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    4.3L mercruiser engine

    What year is the engine? That is the camshaft sensor and it wasn’t used until starting about 2006… of it was plugged in at one time and someone unplugged recently then yes it would sound the horn but the engine would run very differently if at all. You’re most likely going to need to get the...
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    Hinge pin

    Did or does your trim sending units have the grease zerk fittings? Was there any previous work done of your knowledge to the ring, hinge pins, bellhousing area that had some changes to possibly wrong parts used or other parts forgotten. The hinge pin itself (and ring #27 vs old #1) changed...
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    Looking for a good mobile mechanic in SF Bay Area, CA

    Often there is an option inside your area Craigslist under “Services” that has a Marine specific area where the local mobile servicing technicians tend to post their availability...Here should be your area..., https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/mas#search=2~thumb~0
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    Looking for Intermediate bearings part number.

    The engine model got me where you need to be, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/search?ft=AQ231b https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/part-sections/54152233?hintPhrase=&hintType=None Connecting Components AQ Drive Unit 275, 285 Marine Propulsion Reference no. 54152233 65. spindle Part no...
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    Looking for Intermediate bearings part number.

    Are there any other plaques on your boat? One for the engine and one for the Transom Assembly housing itself? Having both those numbers as well should help narrow down your parts guide for the area in question.
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    If the engine oil warning horn is the only thing happening/sounding off then it’s going to be item number 8 that operates the oil pressure switch which is most times generally located up higher toward the rear near the distributor assembly, Portside...
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    ^ Gotcha, and that's good, as these models are usually a bit easier to trace down alarm issues vs the MPI... 1A633081 = MERCRUISER 4.3 TKS A 4.3L ALPHA Hope filling up the gear lube reservoir will solve the issue for you all, let us know either way. :)
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    Thanks for sharing your serial numbers as it helps narrow down possibilities between the 2 engine models < and settle some of my Spidey senses as they were tingling on this one because your 1A066831 comes up as being a MERCRUISER 5.0L MPI ALPHA 1.7R DRAIN 5.0L ALPHA MPI While your 1G415169...
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    Mercury V6 Head part numbers

    It was hard to tell exactly being the online parts catalogs didn't seem to want to show the old original merc part number for the 2-piece design / design 2 item number 25 using a serial number I ran across, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassemblydetail/41444647/28180690 I suspect (now...
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    Oil Pressure Alarm

    Are both engines complete MerCruiser engines including all sensors and accessories/hardware/wiring,etc. or are certain parts being switched over to make the other work, etc.? Is the other (new) engine carburetor or MPI? Do you happen to have the MerCruiser serial numbers to either the new or...
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