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  1. tpenfield

    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    Yes, it seems that the more recent versions of Mercury/Mercruiser stuff is not as well documented (yet) vs. the 20 year old stuff. I might check the Merc website to see if there is some newer versions (although I'd have to pay for them).
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    Water in cylinders after sitting

    As far as the exhaust manifolds . . . you said you inspected and replaced the gaskets. Were that mating surfaces of manifold/riser in good condition or deteriorated? Left hand spark plugs as in 'port' side of engine (so cylinders 1,3,5,7)? A crack in the manifold or a blown head gasket could...
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    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    Not much in the manual . . . I did come across something that said there was no adjustment (just can't remember exactly where). I think my next steps are to see if the actuator throw is the same for both engines and then if that all checks out maybe pull the boat to check the lower cable, etc...
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    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    I don't have the DTS manual and my engine manual really does not show much as far as shifting. We were out in the boat and I paid additional attention to the port engine shifting. It seems to go 'softly' into gear with slight boat movement, but the thrust does not increase with corresponding...
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    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    I'm also wondering about the method for checking the actuator movement. Not sure if it will work with just the ignition on, but engines not running. . . . or . . . Shift with the engines running and turn the engines off while in gear. Of course, this all explains while I have been such a...
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    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    Thanks guys. I suppose I need to buy the bravo shift tool (gauge thingy). I'll see if the actuator 'throw' is the same for both engines. The slow shift is only in forward on the port drive, which suggest it being the clutch rather than the adjustment. BTDT on my previous boat. . . These...
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    Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS) Shift Adjustment ???

    Greetings, In follow up to my Axius Joystick Calibration thread (which actually seems fine), I have discovered that the port outdrive has 'delayed' shifting and does not go into gear at idle, but rather takes a but of throttle (1,000 RPM +/-) to engage. My first order of business is to check...
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    Fred & Barney 🤣
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    Axius Joystick Question . . .

    Quick Update . . . I was able to verify a delayed shifting of the Port outdrive. It does not like to go into forward gear unless the rev's get up to about 1,000. It goes into reverse just fine. So, the maneuvers that work with the joystick are the ones that require port reverse, which is yaw...
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2 ECT - long beep every few minutes???

    The starboard engine keeps finding things to complain about . . . . . Not sure what or why . . . but after reaching the harbor the warning went away and the engine status when back to OK all by itself. I was out in the bay (went to get fuel) and maybe the starboard engine thought we were...
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    How Much Voltage Drop Is Too Much?

    The voltages sound low. A battery, in good condition and 'at rest' should read about 12.6 volts. With the engine running (i.e. alternator charging) the voltages should be in the 13.5 - 14.5 range. You may get some voltage loss at the helm, but 1+ volts seems excessive. It may be time to...
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    Risers - think I caught this just in time?

    As you probably know by now . . . the dry joint manifold/riser sets that you have are not likely to leak water into the exhaust chamber (thus the term 'dry joint'). Nice job in cleaning them up. The only other thing (chemical) I would recommend for cleaning up the rust is oxallic acid (wood...
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    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen I Winterization

    I thought we weren't allowed to speak of winterization until October 1st? :ROFLMAO:
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    Ideal tongue weight?

    It looks like you have some room to move the bow stop/pillar forward to gain the tongue weight desired. You may not need to go all the way to 10% (420 ish lbs.) Is there enough support at the stern/transom area (bunks. . . right?)
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    I looked at the info on these engines . . . pretty wild, sitting in the water like that 🤪 What the deal with Rotax Engines? different 'tech' or physics, or what? Sure looks about the same as other engines :unsure:
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    Outboard dies after a minute or two of running?

    Check . . . Fuel pick-up in the fuel tank Fuel lines - both from the fuel tank and the small section of line around the engine. Fuel filters - both external and there may be a fuel filer/screen in the carburetor(s) The issue sounds like fuel starvation and that is a terrible way to die. :LOL...
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    Any tips to keeping your boat clean with engine work?

    I think there is some mildly sticky plastic that automotive painters use for masking. That will prevent hand prints on the fiberglass and vinyl . . . best to make sure it is compatible with the vinyl though.
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    Can't identify model?

    Not sure knowing the model will be of any help finding parts. Many parts in boats are generic, and not brand/model specific. Of course being almost 50 years old, probably not much in existence that would be an exact match. You may have to improvise. Have you looked on the Fiberglassics.com...
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    Humility

    Is the Universe flat? or is it just the earth :ROFLMAO:
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    Whats wrong with my boat?

    When you say "you had the block drained" were the exhaust manifolds also drained?
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