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  1. nola mike

    Stupid me, no oil

    OK, finally made it back down to get some work done, and got stymied again. A bit of progress: 1. Steering cable replaced. Yup, that was for sure an issue. Actuator I can't tell if it was actually leaking or not. Looked more like grease around there. Fingers crossed. 2. Still can't get the damn...
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    Part number for exhaust shutters?

    Got another pair of shutters, same P/N. Better than before, but still doesn't fit. Going to give up and reuse my solution from before. Strange. El cheapo parts, but wondering if a supercession screwed something up.
  3. nola mike

    1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark

    Still curious if you were using an Amazon special sensor? They can be very hit or miss...
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    07 mercruiser 4.3 no start

    when you let go of the key it should either run or stop
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    Idle setting Mercruiser 165HP

    kinda sorta. The idle mix, timing, and dwell (we still don't know what we're working on) all have an effect on the idle. All need to be set correctly.
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    07 mercruiser 4.3 no start

    No idea what any of that means. Wants to run? just turns over?
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    1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark

    Are you using an Amazon special?
  8. nola mike

    Help me set up my new edelbrock 1409

    What ignition? You'll get some water after shutoff when the exhaust drains, not for long though
  9. nola mike

    Primer for engine block?

    Anyone have a specific rec for a primer for an engine block? It's out of the boat, still mostly dressed. It's been degreased best I can, rust wire wheeled and soda blasted. Most places are not bare metal. Need something that I can pick up at a big box store or FLAPS. Brief look couldn't find a...
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    Help me set up my new edelbrock 1409

    Did you set the timing? Adjust the mixture?
  11. nola mike

    Seized Lower Shift Cable Nut

    This thing got out my rounded seized cable nut and more recently 2 rounded flywheel bolts. I didn't think it had a chance in either case TOPEC 5-Piece Spiral Type Deep... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FSBFQ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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    Mercruiser 4.3 alpha 1 gen 2 alignment questions

    IMO the witness marks are a distance second in importance to how easily the tool slides in. If the tool doesn't bind neither will the drive.
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    What brand starter should I get?

    I've also had good luck with db. I've had this one for 5 years. Got submerged in brine and is now on year 3? after I took it apart and cleaned it ...
  14. nola mike

    Part number for exhaust shutters?

    Hmmm. Interesting. Looks like I'm using the right part. It just *barely* doesn't fit.
  15. nola mike

    Part number for exhaust shutters?

    When I put the engine in 5 years ago (it was an '89 4.3L, no s/n available) I couldn't find the right exhaust shutters. P/N comes up as 807166A3. I got a few different sets, none of them fit right. Ended up modifying the outer ring (they were too big). Worked OK, but now that the engine's out...
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    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    Only reason I say swap drives would be for testing. I've seen reports of couplers suspected of taking a set and causing a wobble. Without the drive on would expect that to go away. If you swap drives and it persists you're looking at an engine/coupler/gimbel/alignment problem instead of a drive...
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    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    I think this is typical on a chevy I/O. Is the problem only in gear? Does it happen with the drives off? Have you tried swapping the drives to see if the problem follows the drive? Does the steering position make a difference?
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    Stupid me, no oil

    Well... Looks like I have a wet transom. The day I've been dreading. Drilled a couple of holes low down, closeish to cut out and drain plug. It dried up as I got a couple of inches higher. Also doesn't look like it goes all the way through; the rear seemed dry. But definitely there. Guessing...
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    Stupid me, no oil

    The actuator needs a rebuild or can I buy a new one?
  20. nola mike

    Stupid me, no oil

    Starter is fairly new, though rusty. PMGR. I don't remember if it was new or I disassembled it after the dunk. The actuator...yeah, I was trying to ignore the small leak. I'm already way behind the 8 ball for getting splashed. I'll check it out and see if I can figure out where it's leaking, but...
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