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    Drive Creaking noise Alpha One Gen 2 ?

    Hi, Noticed the outdrive started creaking bad when i trimmed it down and up on the trailer .. it increases turning left and right and trimming up. Greased all the zerks and trim oil is fine. Any ideas what's causing it to creak like this all of a sudden drive is always stored down on the...
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    Wrong hose?

    Hey, Bit confused whether the previous owner has used the wrong hose on the thermostat to circulation pump or he has taken the additional joiner and hose off ? seems to be slightly kinked my engine is a 5.0 tks serial: 0l023213 . When I use mercruiser parts with my engine serial the cloesf...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 tks

    Hi, I have a 5.0 Tks 2050 Bayliner Capri Cuddy runs mainly in salt water. I had a belt snap due to a bad water circulation pump bearing, i have now replaced the idler pulley, belt, water circulation pump,thermostat 160f, new impeller (all genuine mercruiser parts). Manifolds and risers...
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    Do i need to bleed the power steering?

    My water circulation pump bearing went and snapped my drive belt. The power steering hose was in front of one of the bolts couldnt get to it ... i disconnected the blue hose and drained the power steering fluid coming out. Do I have to bleed it or just reconnect the hose and top up? Ordered a...
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    5.0 Thunderbolt does it have a pcv valve or is it hollow?

    Hi, I'm just going through the engine and replacing alot of stuff for maintenance. According to mercury parts the 5.0 tks does have a pcv valve 21-8M2017060 but some posts i have been reading say the older carby's dont have pcv valves the elbow and valve is hollow ? If it does how often...
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    Merc part number for this bolt?

    Hi guys, I noticed this bolt is a bit mangled and wanted to replace it can't seem To find it on mercruiser parts my alpha one serial is 0l113013 believe its 1/2". It's the bolt behind the anticav plate and in front of the speedo tube photo attached. Thanks
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    Thermostat cork gasket

    Hi guys, I replaced my thermostat on my 5.0 tks, housing was heavily corroded Had to soak it in penetrine and use some decent force to get the sleeve and thermostat out. When I used the cork gasket he sleeve would not sit flush , I tried a fair bit even put it in a vice and used a block of...
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    Spark plugs for 5.0TKS Mercruiser

    Hi Guys, I have a 1998 5.0 Tks mercruiser. Serial number : 0l023213 if that helps Just checking if i have bought the right spark plugs and if they need to be gapped to 0.042 there 0.032 standard. Thanks
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    Temp Gauge Not Working

    Hi Guys, Having an issue after 3 weeks of sitting started up my mercruiser 5.0 tks bayliner capri cuddy.. temp gauge not moving everything else is and engine seems to get up to temp fine. I have since replaced the temp sensor and installed a new quiksilver gauge to match the mercruiser sender...
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