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  1. Scott06

    HELP I can't get my motor realigned

    there is a mercruiser procedure for centering the the gimbal bearing by inserting the tool and smacking it L, R, Up, down How far in does the tool go and what do grease marks look like ? I had to jockey my engine side to side when I did my repower Might be worth checking the tool dimensions...
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    Overheating at idle

    the balls in thermostat housing are supposed to restrict flow of raw water to elbows, if they have debris could be passing too much water into exhaust starving the engine of cold water. Are you sucking air in at impeller if lower housing is corroded or water dam in there is damaged this can...
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    proper shift bellows install.

    Manual 14 pg 4B-66 says to crimp shift bellows (zip tie is fine too) - it gives a spec for clamp to be 2.5" off the bellhousing.
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    Tb IV intermittent spark ?$#???

    Yes
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    Merc prop selector

    That's the hub I was thinking of Rubex...
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    Merc prop selector

    Haven't busted either personally. Over time (many years) the pressed in rubber will slip, had several of those happen over the years. I think you are correct that the delrin will essentially act as a shear pin. You can get a spare hub sleeve for a few bucks. I keep a complete hub and thrust...
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    Tb IV intermittent spark ?$#???

    https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/ they also have a page where you can drop your engine serial number in https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/ 90% sure there is only one TB distributor sensor which is here and has the rig terminal...
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    Fuel tank leak

    Does he still have his eyebrows …
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    Arcadia/Traverse Suitability?

    any of the vehicles except the 1k tow rated version will be fine. Your other thread on the Kia Telluride will work well too. What I found out when I bought my highlander is the higher tow rated versions of the Highlander (XLE) vs the lower rated ones - the difference wasn't in engine, trans...
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    Holley 2300 2 BBL fuel filter

    the one I just took apart had a canister fuel filter by fuel pump and a screen in the inlet of carb
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    Boat not take off when everyone sitting in the back

    Yes this is typical - when we ski or board in my sea ray 200 everyone wants to sit in the back row (4 across)- its gets on plane but much slower. The only thing that may help is what prop are you running and what is WOT RPM currently with that set up. If you are over propped it will help to go...
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    XR 4 Hydrofoil

    As mentioned you will get conflicting recommendations. Like Jim I successfully used a DoelFin, as it helped my planning performance on an underpowered boat (3.0 merc IO). As others have mentioned it did break my AV plate... in the end I got better performance out of a lower pitch 4 blade prop...
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    Merc prop selector

    Yeah everyone acts like on an alpha it is unacceptable to clunk going into gear but I think most outboards are dog clutch too? For your application I think they make a hub that is rubber vs delrin (hard plastic). Not sure if it is OEM Merc or aftermarket.
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    Lumpy idle after carb rebuild | Holley 2300 | Volvo Penta 3.0 GS

    If you didnt get the passages clean by chemical and mechanical means, and blown out with compressed air that is likely the reason for continued issues. I have had really good luck with a small HF ultrasonic cleaner have used both carb cleaner and simple green ( to keep from removing paint on...
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    Merc prop selector

    If I recall I am using the hub kit with the bushing up front-...
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    2005 Bayliner 175 Mercury 3.0 Mercruiser i/o - Stalling

    dont get a rebuilt carb - get a carb kit from mikes carb parts and rebuild it yourself. I used a ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight filled with carb cleaner for the parts cleaning
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    2005 Bayliner 175 Mercury 3.0 Mercruiser i/o - Stalling

    A rebuild is cheap and easy to do. stop wasting money on fuel cleaners generally only will lighten your wallet. Interrupt switch is only coming out of gear. You can try turning idle speed crew in a hair to bump up idle speed , can try turning idle mix screw to see if it responds. Get a factory...
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    Engine Swap Over - First Oil Selection

    Go with Rotella conventional (T4). When I got my repower from michigan motorz they required use of rotella for break in. No synthetic for 100 hrs. I used conventional quicksilver 25-40 then at 100 hrs switched to mobil one
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    Lumpy idle after carb rebuild | Holley 2300 | Volvo Penta 3.0 GS

    Is the choke closing. Did this change after rebuild or was it an issue prior- could be ignition related I think the float level is just parallel to bowl top basically level How did you clean the carb components during rebuild
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    Mercruiser Shifting Issues

    How about a little description of what was happening , exactly what was replaced in what order (oem parts or aftermarket), and what is happening now . Throw on thing to try assuming it is a gen 2 drive - if you have the shift assist cylinder on there try taking it off. I think it was intended...
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