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    Ghost Lube Drive Oil Low alarm...

    Correct, with the wires disconnected from the bottle the alarm should not sound. Seeing as the bottle/switch is new that can be ruled out as a culprit The switch in the bottle completes the audio warning system circuit to ground when the lube level drops too far. My guess is a chaffed wire...
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    Melted coil feed wire = Bad Pertronix?

    A melted wire would indicate a short to ground, my first guess would be the choke. Otherwise the bypass wire as part of the original system could be an issue. Not too sure where the bypass wire is connected but on some its from the primary side of the slave solenoid or the excite circuit from...
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    Alpha Gen 2 Shift Cable Removal

    Like others say try heating the area around the insert and unthreading it with an appropriate socket If you can't remove it conventionally you may have to drill it out and run a tap through the hole You'll need a 1/4-18 NPS tap that requires a 7/16" pilot hole It'd be best to start with a...
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    5.7 hard start

    Would also add that on mercruiser fuel systems the regulator does not allow fuel to return to the tank. The line returns fuel to the water separator housing Boats that have a fuel pump in the tank (mainly ski/surf/wake boats) return fuel to the tank. Mercruiser has never used an in tank pump...
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    2005 Mercruiser 350 Mag Bravo III Dual prop - hesitation

    Could be the clutch, or as mentioned gear lube Could also be worn/mis adjusted shift cable(s)
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    Audio warning system on 2003 Mercruiser 5.0

    Could be knock module/system, if equipped
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    1988 Mercruiser 5.7 timing issue.

    Gonna need a timeline here starting with the upgrade long block from 305 to 350 Impossible to not touch a distributor with this procedure
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    1988 Mercruiser 5.7 timing issue.

    That's correct for a LH rotation sbc. Is this a sterndrive or inboard engine? Did the engine run before install? Did you replace the long block?
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    1988 Mercruiser 5.7 timing issue.

    What firing order are you using? Checking timing at #1 cylinder?
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    Steering pin replacement

    Torquing the u bolt/through bolts/nuts is part of routine maintenance. 55 lb/ft iirc Once slop is noticed between the steering shaft and gimbal ring its a bit too late. You can tighten the nut/bolt assy but don't go beyond the torque spec as you can break the bolts If it tightens up the slop...
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    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Aplha One won’t start

    Did you follow any advice posted in the other thread you started regarding the same issue? Have you verified good spark?
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    2 Mercruiser-1's stuck in same way

    2x4 sideways in front of the drivshaft housing cap Lift the drive upwards to wedge the 2x4 between the top cap and gimbal ring. That ought to force the drive off
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    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Aplha One won’t start

    Agree with adodge, need to check over connections/voltages with a meter. Start at the battery and work your way to the distributor including grounds
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    Remote sticks when going into reverse, but only when in water.

    Shift interrupt switch should not engage going into gear, only when coming out of gear into neutral Possible causes are worn/binding lower cable, cables out of adjustment, improper lower cable routing, worn/binding shift system linkages
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    Popping through carb at 4000 rpm

    Lean condition, pre ignition, or mis adjusted/worn valves Would be neat to know full advance number but you've checked timing twice. So, it's okay..... New long block, hope valves adjusted proper I'd focus on fuel delivery - pressure/vacuum first
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    Official Recall Notification U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act:

    Don't stock the kits so I can't say for that. The filters I have are the plain old qs ones in the box Go through a lot of em in the spring and was curious when I noted the o ring instead of a quad ring Only way I could get the fuel pump to not draw air was by tightening the filter with a strap...
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    Lower drive shaft seal wear.

    Pressure test will show accordingly
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    Official Recall Notification U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act:

    Gasoline is no joke You ever seen Robocop? Maximum overdrive? Thats mostly diesel which slow burns like whaley/kerosene But gas goes quicker especially with oxygen present. Consumes a lot fast, like really fast then slows down, hence ignition timing I got burned once by this filter because...
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    Bad engine coupler or spun prop hub?

    Did any if these fellas pull the prop, disassemble the hub and inspect? Flo torq hub is readily available through mercury alone, not part of a kit. Cheap, easy test If you can survive a week without your boat it's okay to relinquish your prop to a reputable shop for inspection/rebuild...
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    Official Recall Notification U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act:

    Or A global company seeking a source for saving pennies? Speaking of those zinc nuts, member when papa saved couple in the fuse box? Or A global company seeking any filter production? Or A stinky design? Funny object the o ring, so many sizes of diameter (both ways). Reminds me of thread...
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