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    Merc 5.0 V8 chocolate oil

    Ok, so it looks like I'm most likely screwed but maybe someone has a little insight. Boats been sittin' 4 years (winterized). I tried pumping oil before getting engine started a month ago but it was cold and too thick so I decided to wait until I got the engine hot. The oil looked normal but I...
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    Is this a possibility? Please take a look. Alpha one

    I don't know boats/engines/sterndrives so tell me if I'm an idiot or if this is possible please. So, i incorrectly installed my lower unit. The gears are not aligned properly so the prop is clicking both ways when turned by hand. Anyway I tried to start the boat for the first time since fall...
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    Desperate at this point. Alpha one please take a look.

    Uncle gave me 1990Searay. Mercruiser 5.0 V8. it was sitting winterized since fall 2017. I dont know boats. Got my info from here and YouTube (thank you everyone! ). I pulled the lower unit. New impeller, seals, and gear fluid. After reinstalling the lower unit when I went to move the throttle it...
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