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    Puzzling Ground Wire on Mercruiser 5.0

    Because you have an Alpha Stern Drive there's an factory Option called an "Mercathode" which the mercruiser mercathode purpose is for helping to protect against Galvanic Corrosion. The mercathode came standard on the Bravo drives but most Alpha's didn't come with the mercathode....That Black...
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    I cannot post

    The post "Report" button has been repaired today so we should be able to get to these things a bit quicker for you....I'll go look around to see if I can help you out too.
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    I cannot post

    Yes I approved 3 or 4 post of bbook83 in the Mercruiser forum and then this thread also. Unfortunately as of right now we cannot see the Reported posts, only the Admin team can so until that issue gets fixed, I recommended that if anyone reads this and has an issue of waiting to be approved...
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    I cannot post

    Hi there bbook83, I just happen to see your posts that needed approval including this one....I sent you a quick message regarding the new to iboats forum format needs some adjustments as for some reason some posts are in need of an approval while many others don't seem to need it...Not to sure...
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    7.4 MPI Fuel pressure regulator/damper?

    No fuel regulator should be spitting out fuel under normal working conditions. When they do spit out fuel, that is a sign the internal diaphragm is compromised and a new one is needed... You may as well check both the Fuel regulator down next to the oil pan and fuel damper up top by pulling off...
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    Forum update

    They just don't want you to lose your ****:GA :D "Ship" Yep the bad words are turned off okay.:) That was a test.;)
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    7.4 MPI Fuel pressure regulator/damper?

    Yes the L29, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/7-4l-bravo-mpi-gen-vi-gm-454-v-8-199-1 It's a GM engine part so you ought to be able to search it out online for a better cost try EBay for example or a local auto parts store may have it...
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    7.4 MPI Fuel pressure regulator/damper?

    X2 on engine serial number and engine year? 1997 or 98? Have a photo handy by chance? From the description it sounds like you may have an L29 7.4L engine. If so, are you sitting down for the cost of the regulator up top? :( Item number 5 5 8M0069803...
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    Welcome Back!

    Try checking out near the top of the "Forum" page, Just under it ought to be Find threads , in there once clicked you'll see your stuff like for example, Threads started by Fun Times Your threads Threads with your posts Unanswered threads Watched threads
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    Forum update

    To find an activity, click on your (or someone's) username, find the "find" drop_down box and open it up...There you'll see Find content Find all content by redneck joe ... Find all threads by redneck joe https://forums.iboats.com/members/redneck-joe.145784/ Edit: Also see this post/topic...
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    4.3L TKS intermittent engine alarm

    The theory I mentioned is honestly more of an past iboats forum members working together over the years sort of under my theorized guidance of trying to solve Mercruiser carbureted engines mainly in and around the 2006 mark that have experienced what seemed unsolvable intermittent engine alarms...
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    Eye opening water ski boat submerging at 34 MPH

    Yes it sure is tempting to throw out a few roll bar boat jokes but in all seriousness the sudden submerging seems OMG :eek:.
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    Video Of Fire Near Colorado River's Edge Produces Water Spout...

    Not my video but definitely worth sharing this rare phenomenon.
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    Peter backs boat down the ramp like a pro

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    Saturday, 12/9/17 Lake Perris Ca 19th Annual ?Lights on the Lake? Holiday Boat Parade

    Discussion, https://www.facebook.com/events/301261030359888/?active_tab=about 77 Going ? 696 Interested Share this event with your friends Share Details On Saturday, December 9th 2017 Lake Perris State Recreation Area will be holding its 19th Annual ?Lights on the Lake? Holiday Boat Parade. The...
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    Alpha Transom Assembly Replacement

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    Unknown sensor identification on Mercruiser 350 MPI

    Saw a photo for this same question on another boating forum....The sensor in question is a knock sensor item number 37, https://www.perfprotech.com/mercury-marine-parts-catalog/electrical-componentsmechanical-throttle-and-shift/assembly/11681/40?umodel=6574
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    Limp Mode Causes

    Sorry to hear you bought a new ECM to throw parts at this issue.....Honestly I'd venture to say you may as well keep the ECM as they are becoming harder by the year to obtain as this system is starting to date itself out... Should you ever sell the boat then maybe sell the ECM online/eBay or...
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    Sea Lion Drags Girl Into Wharf

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/downtime/sea-lion-drags-girl-into-wharf/vi-BBBmzPM?ocid=ientp
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    Volvo Penta SX A Drive

    Hi there Woofa8, welcome to iboats! Would you happen to know if you have the first or second design trim system? For some members here, it may be helpful if you could provide your transom shield and stern drive serial numbers to possibly help ensure the correct hose is located. In the...
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