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    Peter backs boat down the ramp like a pro

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    Trim hoses

    Using the engine serial number it seems you may be looking for all of item numbers 32 as there's a port and starboard, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/28561/575/180 And/or item number 38 as there are 2 too, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/28561/575/260 All part...
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    What engine do I have

    OMC model number 985685 shows it all to have been an 1989 Cobra stern drive with an 230 HP, 4.3L V6 engine when new... Here's a parts catalog for this combination setup..., https://www.crowleymarine.com/johnson-evinrude/834.cfm 4.3 Litre 230 4.3 / 262 V-6 21:19 86-93...
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    Mercury outboard serial number

    0C218771 comes up as an 1989 MERCURY 2.4L 150XR4 ELPTO, 'Model Number 1150453GD..., https://www.mercruiserparts.com/magnum-ii-0c100861-thru-0c239552 E - L - PT - O. ='s Electric Start Long Shaft (20 inches) Power Trim Oil Injected
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    1987 4.3 mercruiser fuel pump ???

    Does your fuel pump look like this one at all? https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31472/919/80
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    MerCrusider Fuel Rail - is there an alternative?

    The fuel rail would be the same between Merc and GM, etc… I recall a service bulletin in about 2006 where GM had an issue with the Fuel Rail Pulse Damper Retainer Clip may fracture...This same GM service bulletin came to all the marine engine manufacturers Merc, Volvo, PCM, etc. because there...
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    That time of year

    Very nice of you to help out a fellow co-worker in sudden need for situations such as those.(y)
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    Axius repair on used boat Cobalt 303

    Yes it would be compatible because in this case the 2 engine sizes utilize a Bravo model stern drive..., https://www.perfprotech.com/mercury-marine-parts-catalog/model/04/6030/BRAVO ONE/0w250000-up It appears you may need to make sure item number 18 is still installed on the ?engine? Check...
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    Axius repair on used boat Cobalt 303

    Do you have a local Mercruiser dealer that might be able to help you look up Service Bulletin # SMC-09-06 to see what it may say regarding the port side Axius (Gen I), CYLINDER-STEERING MERCRUISER - BRAVO ONE - Steering Actuator, Axius (Gen I), Sensors Screw In..., Or MERCRUISER - BRAVO ONE -...
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    Here ought to be two direct links to your 60 HP engine parts catalog for you to find the desired part numbers to at least maybe lookup more local to you.., https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/336.cfm?mdl=ECS648&q=0C188478 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/50-3-cyl--0a721308-up
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    Mercury Oil drain plug size

    Usually I was under the impression that site gives the thread size/type. Further searching yields, https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=8288181&_sacat=0 ... ='s...
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    Mercury Oil drain plug size

    Just to be sure, 'This is for the "Engine" oil drain / Plug area? Seems they may have a type for the lower gear housing too for some models, https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-107587-filldrain-kit.aspx https://www.hardin-marine.com/s-13046-drain-screw.aspx Here's what I can find regarding your...
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    Text Editor.-

    I'll take a guess here and say you'd just like to clean your last new thread up a bit because it's harder to proofread how the thread works/looks now that the "Thread Preview" icon is missing and you only get Post Thread or Post Reply which makes posting direct vs checking things over before...
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    mercruiser 7.4 mpi can't figure out the ratio

    Are you able to read any of the 2 stern drive serial numbers? usually found on the upper housing, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/where-to-find-mercruier-stern-drive-and-engine-serial-numbers.608167/#post-4434267
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    Oil weaping from alpha shift linkage

    Hi there, welcome to iboats forums...:) Sorry no, 'oil leaking is not going to be normal...When you removed the lower gear housing from the top driveshaft housing, did you reinstall the little oil seal that's between the two part assemblies during reassembly as that could be one reason of a few...
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    Need help from Mercury experts (ISO 40hp Power Trim Bracket)

    Alright cool, In this case the serial number works the best as it's findable to use as your engine parts catalog. https://www.perfprotech.com/mercury-marine-parts-catalog/model/01/3340/40%20(International)/0n056165-up https://www.mercruiserparts.com/40-international-0n056165-up In some cases...
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    Need help from Mercury experts (ISO 40hp Power Trim Bracket)

    What is your engine serial number and might be just as important in your case here, 'The Engine Model Number ? There should be a white tag type sticker on the transom assembly like indicated below. Just confirming things here is all... Yours is a 2 stroke? not 4 stroke? How many Cylinders?
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    Need Help Installing Distributor in 4.3MPI

    Although it's for a V8, See if the following guide helps any, https://forums.iboats.com/attachments/installing-hvs-pdf.87763/
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    Don S Winterization link not working

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-winterize-your-engine-and-drive.178026/ Do you recall where you found the list? It seems to be working on my end...See number 11, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/adults-only-no-exceptions.283488/ Thanks
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    Wanting to rebuild carb and tuneup on 7.5 but what model/year do I have

    0A196612 comes up as an 1985 MERCURY 7.5-HP (M/ALT) Model Number 1007215. https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/297.cfm?mdl=7YAYKR&q=1007215 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/7-5-5206550-up
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