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    TPM

    If needed, here’s a trouble shooting guide for the Timing Protection Module. https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=cdi_spget&spurl=https://sharepoint.cdielectronics.com/Controlled%20Documents/Installation%20Sheets/IS-144-7185.pdf
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    Mercrsuiser 185HP, Unkown Serial No.

    Here's your parts guide catalog for your engine model, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/185-2-bbl-gm-262-v-6-1985-1987-0a33 Take note of the Exhaust System(3 In. Exhaust Elbow) and Exhaust System(4 In. Exhaust Elbow) https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31468/919/230
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    2015 Mercruiser 350 mag- crank but no start

    All the gauges seem to work normal when you first turn the key on before cranking over engine to start? Does the RPM gauge seem to move up a bit when cranking engine over? While the list of possibilities could be long, you may have a failed crankshaft sensor as that is where things start in...
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    4.3 Tks intermittently beeping

    This may sound unusual but try disconnecting the two wiring harness connectors at the ignition control module (grayish box mounted on the exhaust system on the port side), make sure the connectors are clean and pushed inwards tight and after a good minute or two plug it back in and see if the...
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    You're right at the line making it hard call to say for sure. https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/part-sections/54169715...
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    Need some more info of the truck engine you are about to get? What year and what year is the boat? Do a quick search of GM 5.0L "Reluctor Wheel" 24x or 58x... Black (24) or Gray (58) Crank shaft Sensor which is part of the timing system in which could be an possible issue.
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    Below should be all 3 of your parts guides listings for the engine, drive and transom assembly. Engine, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0?serialnumber=4012143425&size=30 Transom assembly, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0?serialnumber=3868844&size=40 Drive...
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    5.0 GXI Cracked Block Need Help Sourcing New Parts

    What year is the new to you boat? Get all the number type info you can find on the engine and post them. Overall photo of the engine too.
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    2008 4.3GL Distributor Hold-Down Screw

    I almost posted that one too but didn’t…. Just added to it a bit for others… glad you posted it and I’d have to think there’s a tool designed out there by now that you could buy and make it work too as that is dated 2003.
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    2008 4.3GL Distributor Hold-Down Screw

    Times are changing as we get older.😳 The new designed screw is VP part number 3863171 … https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13539/normal_Tamper%20prof%20dist%20tool.jpg For service in the field, VA has created a special allen wrench, which is available through our parts system...
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    Bravo shifter / throttle install on a gen 2???

    Something like these for example? https://www.hardin-marine.com/c-836-hardin-marine-controls.aspx https://www.hardin-marine.com/c-804-side-mount-throttles-shifters.aspx
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    Merc 850 / model #4093045

    Here will be a parts guide for your engine, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/850-4-cyl--3493913-thru-4366801 850 (85.0) 4092965 - 4366801 1975
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    Happy 4th of July to My Neighbours/Friends to the South

    Happy 4th iboaters. 🇺🇸
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    98 mercruiser 5.7 unhook wire with male disconnect terminal. Just notice it unhook normal?

    All normal...The extra ground clip shown is for a different style ground connection for the choke of the carburetor vs the round style you have on your choke.
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    Stupid Question from New Member

    You'll need mercruiser service manual number 1 (part number 90-68648) in-which you can buy on the cheap at say Ebay used or find an online place to download for a small fee usually. Once in a while you can search some out at no cost, but manual number 1 seems a challenge to find one for free on...
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    Need help identifying carb part

    Loos like item number 6 part number 53720A2 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/28491/278/9 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=53720A2&_sacat=0 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/90-6-cyl--6436123-up
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    Stupid Question from New Member

    Here's your engine parts catalog for you, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/110-gm-153-i-l4-1963-1966-1537370-thru Cap and rotor part numbers here, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30877/1552/5 Original rotor part number 33659 SIERRA 18-5418 Rotor, distributor OE REPLACEMENT. Note...
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    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    Having/using the correct fuel pressure regulator installed is to help match what the fuel injector flow rates are as the injectors are different number wise between engine sizes and years usually spelled out in in the descriptions like as noted above. It started with 12 psi but got bumped up to...
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    New-style 6.2 SeaCore Closed Cooling Question . . .

    The blue plug is described as an Air vent plug.
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    Unable to identify serial number - Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Thonderbolt

    0M023826 comes up as MERCRUISER 5.7L, Alpha, 3" RISERS, Model Number 4311035N1.. The year isn't as important but using the serial number is as Merc sort of stopped going by the year to find things. But a roundabout guess of the year will be 2001 - 2003ish... What year is the boat the engine is...
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