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  1. mdaddy

    I'm trying to identify my gear ration for my outdive..

    I'm trying to identify my gear ration for my outdive... a Mercruser Alpha 1 Gen. 2 (serial#: 1A233107). Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
  2. mdaddy

    Camshaft specs. needed, modification feasible?

    I'm searching for oem camshaft specs. (lift, duration, etc...) for my engine, a 2008 Mercruiser 5.0L vortec TKS engine, 2bbl carb (serial#:1A322719). I had to rebuild bottom end (pistons bored to 30 over) due to piston scoring from spark plug debris in #7 cylinder and compromised cam cap/plug...
  3. mdaddy

    Vortec engine or no?

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0L engine Serial#: 1A322719
  4. mdaddy

    Replacing 5.0 oil pan, gasket, bolts

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 Serial#: 1A322719 got a serious oil leak so needing remove engine to replacie oil pan, gasket, and bolts. - need recommendation on where to purchase replacement parts - oem vs after market oil pan - oem vs. aftermarket gasket - ordering hardware, what's up with the hardware...
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    Setting timing on 2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks

    Where can I find the procedure for the static setting of the timing on a 2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks? Which wire to ground, etc... Thanks! Serial#: 1A322719
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    Mercruiser 5.0 crankshaft front oil seal replacement

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks Alpha One serial#1A322719 Before I pull the harmonic balancer, is replacing the front oil seal pretty straightforward or are there any special issues to look out for? It's slinging oil from around the balancer/pulley, especially under load. Thanks.
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    Crankshaft position sensor issue

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks Serial#: 1A322719 Inspecting bilge pump and noticed the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) connector wasn't connected and having trouble finding the connector/wiring. You'd think it would be dangling near the sensor, but no it isn't. So, I'm in need of assist. with the CPS...
  8. mdaddy

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks alpha one gen. 2

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks with alpha one gen. 2 outdrive Serial#: 1A322719 Replaced oil pressure switch yesterday due to bad leak through the switch (replaced with oem switch- no more leaking oul through switch)... but out today for test drive today and engine kept blowing a lot of oil from...
  9. mdaddy

    2008 Alpha one-gen. 2 Trim/tilt sensors

    Serial#: 1A233107 In the process of replacing both trim/tilt switch/sensors... initially drive would only go up, so cleaned them, worked ok for a minute then failed again. Question on the right side switch (sender) there is a white disc with contact as on it inside of the sender unit, what is...
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    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks Bravo drive won't engage drive or reverse and just continues to idle normally without ant perceptible change. Serial#: 1A322719
  11. mdaddy

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks 20 amp fuse on red-prpl wire keeps 'blowing'

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks, Serial#: 1A322719 the 20 amp fuse on the red-purple wire circuit leading from the 10 pin connector keeps 'blowing' and the motor cranks but won't start.... also, it ran fine prior to securing the blue wire to oil sending unit because It kept vibrating off and engine dying, so...
  12. mdaddy

    2008 Mrrcruiser 5.0 TKS fuel pump relay

    Where is the fuel pump relay located on the 5.0 tks?
  13. mdaddy

    Mercruiser 5.0 TKS carburetor rebuild

    I'm rebuilding the carburetor for a 5.0 tks and need the float height measurements.... I've searched with no success. Thanks! mdaddy
  14. mdaddy

    5.0 TKS will not start

    Mercruiser 5.0 tks will not start... 1st thing I noticed is that the untial alarm (the loud anoying alarm) doesn't come on anymore when ignition 1st turned to on position.... removed fuel line from carb and and no fuel is being pumped when attempting engine start.... by passed fuel pump...
  15. mdaddy

    TKS 4.3L Mercarb

    Hello fam, I'm checking to see if the enrichment solenoid valve (esv) is function on my TKS 4.3L Mercarb 2bbl (2009 Tahoe 215). What is the resistance across the terminals of the esv (mine reads 48 ohms). Also, I removed the esv and applied 12v to the terminals and nothing happens, not even a...
  16. mdaddy

    Oil Pressure Sensor (OPS)

    I have a 2007 Tahoe 215 with 4.3L Mercruiser (carburater) and while attempting to remove the oil pressure sensor, the screw end broke off in the oil filter housing. I'm thinking the easiest route would be to remove the oil filter housing; therefore, I would like to know if the oil filter...
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