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  1. nola mike

    1985 Chris Craft Scorpion 168 I/O

    Probably electric choke
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    Converting Mercruiser MC-1 to Alpha

    No, the mounts are different. You'll likely need to fabricate/glass in front mounts Depends on what you're buying. You'll need *everything* off the new motor, water pump, intake, ignition, flywheel, coupler, carb, fuel pump, etc. Maybe controls and wiring harness. Better off buying a junk boat...
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    3.7 mercruiser

    Yeah, they're not adjustable. You need the factory service manual. What issues are you having?
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    Edelbrock 1409 question...

    I knew you were going to say that. I've got a couple of weeks at home before I get back, I'll pull it and bring it back tomorrow.
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    Engine temp question

    Mine too--152'. Unless I turn on the radio (158'). Or the blower, or the lights. Or everything (215')
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    Edelbrock 1409 question...

    I've seen that about the carb cleaner. "get a gasket and pull it apart". You mean just take the top off? Or carb/intake gasket and pull the whole thing apart? Haven't taken the bottom half of this apart yet...
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    Engine temp question

    Helm gauges notoriously inaccurate. Does it show 170 whenever you drop back to idle? It shouldn't read higher than when you're moving. When did you replace the impeller last?
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    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II not pumping water

    The guide tube only guides the water pipe. If that was damaged you might have missed the mark with the copper tube.
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    Edelbrock 1409 question...

    Got the boat running again after it got a bath. Oil's now clean. Still running like crap, looked down the carb throat and see it dribbling on both sides. Anything that would cause that aside from needle/seat or float issues? Just trying to gauge whether I'll need a complete carb rebuild or can...
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    Charging system on Mercury 25 hp

    That's not correct. I think you misunderstood what they told you. I can only say that the ignition and charging are 2 different systems so many times...
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    Charging system on Mercury 25 hp

    You said you had the system in the first diagram, which looks like it has an unused stator. The white/green wires are from the ignition stator. Again, totally separate from charging. If that's all you have then you need a kit with the stator and rectifier (or voltage reg, not sure what the...
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    Charging system on Mercury 25 hp

    Weird, that first diagram doesn't seem to do anything, just has an unused stator. If that's the case, all you need is the rectifier from what I see
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    Charging system on Mercury 25 hp

    Ok, there isn't a functional difference between red and black stators, and they control ignition only. I don't see any of the optional kits in the manual, but the stock electric start system looks like the second option; I'm not sure when the other 2 would be used. The charging system is...
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    Charging system on Mercury 25 hp

    Don't unplug things in a cdi system while running. The trigger doesn't provide power, it just tells the ignition module when to fire. Do you have the system in the second diagram, and the first diagrams are add ons? Lemme take a look at the diagrams...
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    Drain Plugs for 1999 Mercruiser 4.3 Thunderbolt 6 cyl

    I'm 99% sure this isn't necessary. The Merc manuals don't mention it, it doesn't look like the other drains, there's a *ton* of space in that cavity, nothing to break even if it freezes. And the water doesn't stay there when you pull the t stat hose. After pulling the hose that cavity has been...
  16. nola mike

    Knowing when to say when on outdrive

    No
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    Knowing when to say when on outdrive

    Nothing you said makes you need a new drive. If it turns freely, drain the oil and see what comes out. Pull the top cap and check that the gears look ok without rust. Pressure test the drive. If all good, change the impeller and oil and save your money for a nice captains chair.
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    My boat sank, part II

    I know I can do it. No, I meant I'm running out of steam and want to drink some beer this weekend 😄 This has been pretty exhausting, and really short of replacing everything, it'll be suspect. Sucks that I just replaced/cleaned/fixed everything a year ago hoping to have something I wouldn't have...
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    Mercruiser 165 shift cable bellows

    If the shift cable bellows is bad, the others probably are as well. Water in the bellows means water got to gimbal and u joints. Doesn't matter if they were brand new. Check and make sure it's smooth. Same with u joints, grease everything well and take a chance if you'd like. Shift cable should...
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    My boat sank, part II

    Do I need to pull the hydraulic lines? I don't think I have it in me to flush the whole system in addition to everything else that needs done.
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