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    Bravo 2 input shaft won't barely turn but propeller turns fine?

    Is the drive shifted in neutral gear and not engaged forward or reverse... If it's anywhere near starting to engage then it can become really stiff to move. You may need to try and shift it (<which isn't really easy to do though either) to see if it frees up that/and/or remove the back cover...
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    Mercruiser MPI 5.0L w/ Bravo 3 outdrive not going into gear... lower shift cable is very hard to shift

    Definitely a newer engine model and with the info you've shown thus far appears to show the year right around late 2005 - 07 year range...Probably an 06 year model. If you are able to the see any numbers on the ECM unit white stickers, it ought to show the year at least the ECM was made and...
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    Thermostat too dirty

    Nope, you can't put the thermostat in the intake manifold like that as you will have temperature issues of all sorts...It has to go up in the thermostat housing like seen above with the sleeve sitting flusher.... First (on a clean inner base) put the cork gasket inside the housing, then the "too...
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    Mercruiser MPI 5.0L w/ Bravo 3 outdrive not going into gear... lower shift cable is very hard to shift

    Yes, it's best to try and know the serial number since its possibly still there for a better starting point of what you have going on there especially if the engine may be a miss match... Try to get photos up to for comparison too. Here's the bravo shift cable routing diagram...The cable needs...
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    Is pulling engine mandatory or just convenient or overkill

    Yes, you'd need to pull the engine to replace the whole gimbal housing / transom assembly... If desired as for going with something new and "complete", then the following link may be an option to consider too while keeping the cost down some. https://www.sterndrive.cc/Complete_Transom_Assembly.html
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    Help identifying thus Mercury 5hp

    Here's your parts catalog for your 1997 5_HP, MERCURY TMC NA 5 MH engine model number 1005201TK, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/4-5-0a855097-thru-0g710612-1 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=17308R02&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313
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    Mercruiser alpha 1 gen 2 alarm sounding

    Try disconnecting the 2 wiring harnesses at the Ignition control module mounted on the upper starboard side of the engine exhaust seen in the photo for a good minute or two, carefully make sure the wires are pushed in/seated and clean looking, connect them and go test the boat to see if the horn...
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    busted bellows mounting flange

    http://www.ghrkits.com/Pricing/pricing.html ? Also see posts number 4 and 7, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/is-there-a-repair-kit-for-corrosion-on-the-gymbal-housing.775959/#post-5956173
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    Mercruiser MPI 5.0L w/ Bravo 3 outdrive not going into gear... lower shift cable is very hard to shift

    From the description of the distributor cap and the cartridge, the year sounds newer than late 90's early 2000's... More like 2005+? What year is the boat? Have an overall photo to share to maybe help ID your setup better for you. The only shift testing on a bravo drive is either with the...
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    4.3L Carb Float height

    Seems some of it may depend on what design needle and seat your carb has and probably the year/serial number you have too. Generally the service bulletin is more accurate when there’s a discrepancy in the manual. By chance do you know where the setting measurement was when you opened it up for...
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    OMC and Volvo Penta Ignition Module (Part No 3854077)

    It's going to be pretty doubtful daniel nicholson will see this anytime soon as he hasn't been back online since Jul 16, 2019 plus this thread seems more of a public info type page for future references which is why it's asked to please create a new thread of your own... If daniel shows back up...
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    1994 Volvo Penta 7.4 GL acceleration problems

    Do you recall what size power valve number is being used now? I believe Volvo's generally run a 2.5. Since you had a fire ball, might be time to check ignition timing to ensure it's still at 10 before top dead center... also make sure the dizzy is tight by carefully trying to move it by...
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    My boat needs to run real good on the 4th of July. FIX IT !!

    So, you're saying there's a chance?:cool: :D
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    Fuel pressure low.

    What year is the engines? Serial number handy too? Try running the engine with the regulator vacuum line removed to see if the pressure comes up again and see if the vibration settles down. Other than this, does the engines run normal?
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    Girlie Ads on the Site

    I'm not seeing anything like that on my laptop, but I believe most times those images are Google type ads that may had got installed in your computer without one knowing it...See if the following video might help clear things up on your end.
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    Lost All Steering on Bravo 3 Outdrive

    When it comes to the boat, are you usually a do it yourselfer or seek help where available? What general area you do reside in? Sorry to see this happen to you. :(
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    Lost All Steering on Bravo 3 Outdrive

    This one might be an insurance claim as often the engine may have to come out and depending on how transom was cut out, the transom assembly might have to come off as well. You’ll have to remove the nut and washer item number 15 and 17 or use a cutout plate at the outside transom to gain access...
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    Would high fuel pressure cause misfire

    Because the engine was running rich in fuel and seemingly repaired, you’ll still want to pull, inspect and probably clean or possibly replace the spark plugs even if they are still new as mentioned as they could be compromised on a short timeframe with that much extra fuel pressure going on as a...
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    lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5

    What rotor part number did you put in? Make sure there are 6 tabs vs 8.
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    Any reason I couldn't run the engine without the drive attached?

    Nope, no issues with the drive removed as long as you run water to the engine with moderate water pressure, you should be good to start the engine and check basic things over.
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