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    Alpha one gen 1 steering arm slop

    The nut on top holds the steering pin and adjusts the clearance on the lower pin bushing. The steering arm is then clamped onto the steering pin by a pinch bolt that clamps / squishes the arm to the pin. That pinch bolt / nut are on the sides. There are kits to gain access to the nut from...
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    trouble getting reverse.

    Square opague tank - Dark green oil = Drive unit lube oil reservoir. Power steering fluid would be red or almost clear, depending on what oil was put in.
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    bad interuptor switch

    Deffinately a Mercruiser Alpha possibility It is usually the adjustment of the cables and / or a bad lower shift cable.
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    Steering cable issue

    If I operate the actuator manually the outdrive swings right and left, quickly and without any sense of lack of pressure. If I hold it in full lock for a second or two it tries to stall the motor. Would those things happen if the pressure was low? Following this, myself, as have seen this a few...
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    Trim tab location

    If the tabs are installed properly, the trailing edge of the tab should be about 5/8" above the hull bottom and should not be touching a bunk.
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    Engine was Full of Clear Fluid when I drained oil

    I would try the oil change and pop in one of those expanding freeze plugs to run it, but would not have high hopes of being that lucky. The block or head are more than likely freeze cracked and an engine swap is in order. I see no other way that amount of water would be in there, considering...
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    Trim tab options

    Had Bennett twin piston 12 x 16 sport tabs on my 2550 Chaparral and they seemed to be a little overkill. But they did work flawlessly in controlling the boat for what I wanted every time, with immediate authority. Current SeaRay 220 has the 10 x 12's. Seem like they could be a tad larger, as...
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    Outdrive Wont Go Up

    Bad solenoid or bad trim limit switch (left side of drive) / wiring. Employ a good meter and start tracing to see what is open. Also check if the solenoid is getting power, but not activating. Will the up activate if you hit the trailer switch on the helm control while trimming up? The trailer...
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    Oil drain line question

    On that banjo fitting, it is a crap shoot. They used both during certain years. Hardin Marine has the SAE fitting separate for $13. https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-74400-oil-drain-hose-fitting-12-20-thread.aspx
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    Outdrive Wont Go Up

    Here is the manual for the mercruiser trim systems. Maybe yours is old enough it is not covered in here.
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    Should I fill voids in gelcoat before reinstalling transom assembly

    Get one of those gelcoat kits and follow the instructions. Have used them on prior boats with some great success.
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    White Smoke on First Start on Muffs

    Yup, perfectly normal on a day like that. Have seen much worse and nothing was wrong.
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    6Y7-83540-80-00 how-to

    ????? Yamaha tach? Google it and up it comes
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    Maybe someone used a teflon tape or sealer on the threads of the sender that gave it a crap ground connection
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    White Smoke on First Start on Muffs

    That's not smoke, it is steam / water vapor. What was the temp outside during startup. Cool and kind of humid ??? Then that is normal, especially with the exhaust tube on there. Can see plenty of water coming out the exhaust ports.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    Here is a quick guide on gauges from Telflex. Would translate to mercruiser gauges, as they are the same setup
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    On the back of the tach is a selector switch for what type engine it is used on ie: 4-6-8 cyl. With a small screwdriver, move that switch back and forth from one end to the other and reset to the engine type you have. Then try it again. Corrosion builds on the contacts of the switch wiper / pads...
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    '92 7.4 Carburetor Accelerator Pump Not Working

    That carb is overdue for a rebuild.
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    Help identifying which 454/ 7.4L engine this is?

    I have a '95 GenV block 454 Mag, basically what you have, with some special parts. GREAT engine if the maintenance is done religiously. Be religious in changing oil, using premium gaskets where needed, if you have the raw water and mechanical fuel pump drive, change the oil in it every year...
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    Raw water pump

    For missing impeller parts, the 1st parking spot for them is the power steering and oil coolers. How was city water connected to the system when running on the hose, through the strainer or the drive leg? (having trouble following the run on description) A very small air leak anywhere in the...
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