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    2002 MerCruiser 5 Liter MPI Water in Oil

    I discovered water in my motor oil after an oil change. I believe the water is leaking through the intake manifold gasket. I replaced the manifold intake gaskets two years ago because of an oil leak in the back of the intake. I fixed the oil leak, but maybe the coolant ports of the intake did...
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    Water in Engine Oil 5.0 Liter MPI 2002

    I change my engine oil today in preparation for winter storage and noticed the oil was milky so there is water in the oil. I don't believe there is a lot of water since I check my oil regularly though-out the season and did not notice the oil level rising. I replaced the intake manifold...
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    2002 Mercruiser 5 liter MPI Distributor Timing

    Serial number = 0m345217 Some Background... Because of a small oil leak in the back of the intake manifold, I removed the intake manifold and replaced the gaskets. I ran it after the repair on muffs and it ran great at idle and at higher RPMs. Put the boat into the water today. It idled...
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    2002 Mercruiser 5 liter MPI cold start issue

    I have a cold start issue. This started two weeks ago. When I turn the key and start cranking the motor, it gives no signs of starting even after cranking the motor for 10-15 seconds. If I release the key from the cranking position to the run position it starts. As long as the key is in the...
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    5 liter Mercruiser wont Idle

    I have 2002 5 liter Mercruiser that will not idle. The issue just happened today. The engine will not start unless I give it throttle and will run fine at higher RPMs. It will stall when the RPMS are brought back down to idle. I'm thinking this is a idle control value issue. I would like some...
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    Gear position when assembling SEI 116 Sterndrive

    I'm experiencing some gear sifting issues . I heard the cause could be that I did not assemble the upper and lower unit correctly. I was told the lower unit must be in forward gear (shift shaft facing straight forward and is the prop locked in CCW direction) when I put the unit together. Do this...
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    U-JOINT Bellow Ring

    I'm installing a new u-joint bellow on a Alpha Gen2. The u-joint bellow appears to be installed correctly. It is in the groove on the bellhousing (looks like only one way it can install correctly) . The ring installed with ease. Too easy. I pressed it in with my hand with no issues. I can take...
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    Bellow Sleeve Installer Dimensions and Bellow installation info.

    Just want to start by saying this forum is great for a new boater like myself.... I'm going to make a bellow sleeve installer from 0.5 inch plywood. Does anyone have the inside and outside dimensions for this installer tool? (I have not receive my bellow kit at-this-point, so I can't measure...
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    Head Gasket Orientation 5 Liter Mercruiser

    I'm replacing the head gaskets on my 2002 5 liter Mercruiser EFI. I purchased replacement head gasket set Sierra 18-1254. The Sierra head gaskets do not have any orientation information printed on them and the front and back of the gaskets are not identical (see pics), so I'm wondering in what...
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    SE116 Sterndrive

    I thinking of purchasing a se116 complete sterndrive to replace my bad Mercrusier Alpha Gen 2. Does anyone have thoughts on the SEI sterndrives? Good experiences? Bad experiences? Thank you!
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    2002 Mercuiser 5 liter EFI Locks Up

    I was on the water a few weeks ago and the boat was running great for about 2 hours. I shut the motor down for about 5 minutes and then started it up and ran fine for about 15-20 seconds. The motor then rumbled to a stop and would not start. The motor was locked. I thought it was hydro locked...
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    2002 Mercruiser 5 liter MPI Hydolock

    I'm new owner of a 2002 Bayliner Capri Sport with a 5 liter Mercruiser (about 500 hours). I took the boat out about a month ago and hit a rock with the outdrive which stalled to motor. Would not start after 3 - 4 attempts (starter just engaged and clicked once). The motor appeared to be locked...
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