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  1. Scott06

    GM 350, Mercruiser MIE 260, the spark coil arcs over to the coil nuts a lot

    Only time ive seen that is when i had the coil wire off the cap was testing spark and didnt have it grounded so coil energy had no where to go. Would look at your cap and rotor as i assume the spark is looking for somewhere to go also inspect the wire replace as needed but i think u are loosing...
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    Sporadic power/throttle performancePCV oil leak

    Yes i think there is a safety wire on the bolt losen it back the bolt off. thats actually a lot of room compared to some boats…
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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    21 ft is fine for an IO. Yes In salt or brackish go OB but like you I boat in fresh water and IO is king. I wouldn’t trade my full width swim platform for and OB While I prefer the full bench in the back you end up back heavy when four people are sitting there and u are pulling up skiers … if...
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    Alpha One II grinds in reverse

    As long as you mark where you were before adjusting you can always put it back and be no worse off. one issue i ran into adjusting mine (2003) is the barrel nut was factory peened onto the cable thread So you cant adjust it.
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    Size of outboard

    Exactly. Haven’t seen that or the i wish i got a smaller engine yet.
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    Size of outboard

    Agreed also likely lighter especially with a 2 stroke vs the newer and heavier 4 strokes
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    Alpha One II grinds in reverse

    Likely your cable or linkage in bell housing is hanging up causing delayed shift Into gear and tripping the interrupter I would disconnect the lower cable at shift plate should slide in and out easily with two fingers You can try adjusting it like this video Again likely with age of boat...
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    Bellows installation took

    Yep
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    Size of outboard

    Sounds like some jealousy. Why don’t you keep your condescending comments to yourself and just answer the guys question.
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    Carburetor Compatibility Merc 2bbl 3.0 for my 3.7

    Jetting Power valve size Venturi cluster may be different. Assume diff in accelerator pump nozzle size idle and main air bleeds When I repowered I looked at using the 4.3 mercarb on the new 5.0 those were the differences in searching parts of carbs between these engines. May not be the same In...
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    Mercruiser, which engine model do I have (no serial number)

    This won’t help if engine was replaced but if you have the original documentation that came from dealer when boat was new it will have the engine and drive serials in a merc book Both of my boats that I bought used had a big envelope that came with them with a bunch of documentation. Most of...
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    A couple of ski supreme questions

    Fuel filter usually comes with the engine - not sure what engine you have Merc usually mounts them on the starboard front engine mount which can be a PITA to acesss. Used swim platform - I would look on ebay. There you will find several guys who part out boats. They may not list a swim...
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    Size of outboard

    Agreed you want to be over 80% of rated or you will have a dog... My friend has a similar sized boat with 70 merc (2 stroke) and it is adequate with that
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    5.0 Mercruiser Cutting Out While Underway

    Nice. I keep a spare sensor and cap and rotor in my spares kit on the boat... I think it ensure you never have to use them...
  15. Scott06

    Only runs when cranking

    What he said… either key or kill switch is cutting off power when starter disengages
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    Carburetor Compatibility Merc 2bbl 3.0 for my 3.7

    You are probably wrong. Before buying a new used carb of the wrong engine i would send your original one to a place like Mikes Carb shop fir a competent rebuild
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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    That's not terrible, I wouldn't let it stop me if the rest of the boat was good. I does have the remote oil filter. Bill issues are oil change and drain spots for manifolds and block during winterization. I have a similar sized sea ray with a bench across the back vs the jump seats. That...
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    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    Yes and no . Yes you can prop around some drive ratio difference, just not all drive ratio differences. I repowered a 4.3 to a 5.0, by the book I should have replaced the 1.81 drive with a 1.62 ratio. I kept the 1.81 and went up in pitch from a 19" to 21 works perfectly hit 4900 rpm at WOT...
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    Squeezing more from 5.0L 220hp

    If you have a mercarb with the fuel inlet on the left side when you face the carb and your existing line may work. When I did a 4.3/mercarb to 5.0 /eddelbrock repower I used the the pump off the 4.3 and the existing fuel line (both 3/8" flare). As seen in ricks photo it has a short flex...
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    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    Yes these often get removed but are there to keep water out of the flame arrestor and off the distributor... This would have likely helped if not prevented the issue. You can find them on ebay for $50-100
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