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    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    It's not uncommon for the plug to shear like the one pictured. Happens due to age, not freeze damage OP gets a new plug, installs it and goes boating. Summer full of fun boating memories
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    Fuel Injector Boat vs. Auto Equivalent

    You could have all 8 cleaned and flow tested for much less than replacing them
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    glastron wiring help

    Guessing a volvo package Purple wire by starter should connect to the opposite primary post from yel/red at the starter solenoid. This allows voltage to be applied to the fuel pump only while cranking. Once the engine starts and runs the alternator primary circuit provides voltage to the pump
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    No Redline

    Generally speaking an inboard engine should run around 4500 rpm wot Specs differ among boats/engine manufacturers
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    First start of season, how long for water from impeller?

    If the engine is a sbc and the raw water system is completely drained it should take maybe 10 seconds or so at about 1200 rpm to start seeing water exit the exhaust if the pump and system are sound You'll note a change in the tone of the exhaust as water begins exiting
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    It doesn't matter. The heads will be off, doesn't happen very often so use the opportunity to have a machine shop go through them Decent machine shop with normal volume should be about two week turnaround If they find they're not repairable they can most likely source other heads for you
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    91 OMC King Cobra Transom Shift Cable issues

    Got that from your OP Again, you need to adjust the cable. Make it longer/shorter by adjusting the trunion for the anchor mount at the shift plate. It's possible the remote cable needs adjusting as well
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    newb w/ 87 Bayliner Volvo Penta, cracks where outdrive mounts?

    I've seen many bayliner boats (and others of the same vintage) with the knock down style paint pictured in the OP I'm guessing that the paint is oem and wasn't added by anyone to hide any faults in the transom The bayliner is close to 40 years old and seemingly original. If it didn't look like...
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    newb w/ 87 Bayliner Volvo Penta, cracks where outdrive mounts?

    Transom rebuild Pull the drive, engine, and transom assy Remove glass and wood from the inside (bilge) to outside (gel coat) until dry, solid wood is found Replace as needed with new wood cut to fit, preferably white oak but layered marine grade plywood will suffice. Re glass the inside...
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    91 OMC King Cobra Transom Shift Cable issues

    Then it must be the adjustment. Too much reverse/not enough forward I have no clue as to the process of adjustment but I reckon it should be fairly straightforward
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    91 OMC King Cobra Transom Shift Cable issues

    I know very little about the king cobra package but my guess is the lower shift cable is either out of adjustment or worn to the point of needing replaced No clue as to where one would source a new cable. Maybe sierra, sea way, or brp?
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Best to send the heads to a machine shop for a valve job while you've got them off. You can look up the correct oem head and intake gaskets using the engine serial number
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    Thoughts on potential automated pitch calling in MLB

    People still play baseball?
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    Battery connections

    Most likely goes from one battery ground to the other battery ground. A jumper between the two in order to connect them in parallel It appears the (+) and (-) leads from the battery charger are both connected to the ground on the left side battery in the pic. You want to fix that The right...
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    Black flakes

    I don't know The pulleys, ps pump and y pipe are painted black Maybe it's not paint, but it looks like paint. It might not be paint but another substance that resembles paint. It's definitely in the bilge though
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Verify that the hoses on the sea water pump are installed correctly. Check for any blockage/restrictions between the drive pickup and sea water pump along with any impeller pieces/debris between the pump outlet and thermostat housing
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    2004 5.0 OSI-EF not going over 3000 RPM

    I would verify idle timing and full advance
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    Black flakes

    Looks like paint flakes from the engine
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    Second mortgage for a carb?

    Scott FTW! Let's see if any of the (awesome) provided info sinks in A 2bbl holley ime is the easiest inboard/sterndrive carburetor to clean/rebuild. It'd be a shame to toss a most likely easily salvageable component in the trash
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    Stuffing Box 1952 Seabird Port Carling

    Many older chris craft engines use a belt driven generator and divorced regulator for 12 volt supply/battery charging. Same design as on old tractor Perhaps someone "upgraded" to an alternator?
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