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    Can't trim up ?

    The internal white part (the wiper) is replaceable on some. I replaced just the wiper on mine and it worked out great.
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    1988 Bravo 1 Shift Cone Issues

    What is the part number of the new one you bought? Was it an OEM unit or aftermarket?
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    Lost All Steering on Bravo 3 Outdrive

    Quite a few youtube videos on it, also
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    Lost All Steering on Bravo 3 Outdrive

    Looking at the arm, it would appear there is a lot of corrosion in there indicating the steering pin / seal are no good also, allowing water to seep by, rotting out the pin and steering arm. Common Bravo problem. Transom assy should be rebuilt / replaced depending on condition.
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    Help me identify whether I have a 1" or 1 and 1/8" shaft

    Instead of guessing, get a cheap vernier caliper. Available anywhere, such as True Value for under $20.
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    helm wiring, should be simple, i'm not too bright.

    Revert back to post #9 or get a friend (or someone qualified) that understands basic marine / automotive wiring to help. Mistakes can be costly by allowing the magic smoke to escape and turning you project into a cinder.
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    helm wiring, should be simple, i'm not too bright.

    Did you put fuses in the slots? Sounds like you are just reading through the fuse blown indicator diode.
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    No spark thunderbolt 5.

    TB 4 and 5 manual. Has trouble shooting guide in it
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    Just keeps going right

    Is there a larger trim tab available for the engine you didn't name?
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    Pressed-in Zerk grease fittings

    Have been known to tap a tread into those holes and screw in a threaded zerk
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    Mercruiser Exhaust Tube vs Exhaust Bellows Opinions, and Part # for Tube.

    Only downside of the tube is that if your engine doesn't run correctly (rich / lean or burn some oil), the tube will allow a film yo form on drive unit and the rear of the boat and a very slight increase of sound. Whereas the bellows directs it all thru the prop. The 4 cyl probably will sound a...
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    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    You are right, but the later model Gen GM motors don't have a fuel pump boss / drive, as everything went to electric fuel pumps in the auto world.
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    7.4 merc won't start after winter storage

    Fuel pump sump lube:
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    Installing a transducer in an aluminum boat

    Have mounted a chunk of Starboard to transom of older boats and then mounted the xducer to the plastic. Never had a problem.
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    A-team HEI distributor upgrade shift interrupter wire connection

    79 bux for a complete HEI distributor????? HAHAHAHAHAHA. No thanx.
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    MerCruiser Alpha One Gen 1 – Shift Shaft Alignment Reverses Forward/Reverse Gears After Impeller Install

    If you place it in forward gear (engine not running), the prop will free wheel, with clutch dog clicking loudly, when turned in clockwise direction. Don't know if I explained it to you clearly enough, but from what I think you are saying, sounds like yours is working correctly.
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    Swapping my Bravo 1 for a Bravo 3...

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    502 Mag MPI Performance Issue

    Have you checked your fuel pressure at different speeds? Sounds like pump isn't keeping up. Or, the fuel system supply has a problem, like a fuel line deteriorating internally, plugged tank vent, dirty fuel intake strainer or bad anti siphon valve.
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    Bravo Installation Kit ( ring gaskets)

    Looks like an Alfa/Bravo combo kit. Black one goes on the drive unit input shaft where it goes into the gimbal bearing
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    Fuel gauge pinned full w/o power

    I have seen some gauges that stay at last known position when powered off. Think his best option is to power it up and go through the troubleshooting scenario's to find out what is really happening. Anything else, is guessing.
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