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    Mercruiser 5.0 dies while idling - no fuel from line

    Hello, I have a 2003 Mercrusier 5.0 with a 2 bbl carb with an electric fuel pump. The last few times out it’s been difficult to start after running. Cold start it fires up after a few cranks. I’ll run it around the lake for about 45 minutes without an issue and then anchor in a cove and swim for...
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    Ratcheting in reverse

    Ok so I changed the lower shift cable on my Gen 2 and followed the adjustments per the manual. With the engine off and in forward gear, the prop locks. Neutral - no sound and free spins. Reverse the prop locks in the correct direction like it should. Fired it up on muffs, forward gear normal...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 trim cylinder bleeds down

    Hello, Strange thing happened over the winter while the boat was in storage. I lowered the outdrive as far down as I could for the winter and upon inspecting it to pull it out for spring commissioning I found it in the half-way position. The battery was removed so I know the pump didn’t activate...
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    Bell housing to outdrive gasket protruding

    Hello, I did see another post about this but couldn’t find an answer, other than it’s common. I just reinstalled my outdrive to the bell housing and the gasket between them is protruding on the left side near the water pickup. I can see about half of the red (maybe RTV) sealer that Quicksilver...
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    5.0 surges/cuts out for a second

    Hello, I recently purchased a 2003 Bayliner 2150 with the Mercruiser 5.0. I’m experiencing what feels like the engine cuts out for a second and comes back while cruising at 2500-3000 RPM. It only happens for a second and comes right back but I haven’t been able to figure out why. I changed the...
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