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    Valve Cover Vent putting out excessive smoke.

    I have a Mercruiser Model 5.0L (2-BBL) 1998-95 GM 5.0L - 305ci - 8cyl, Engine S/N OL045552. I recently upgraded to Fuel Injection, and trying to work out the bugs. My Vent Hose - Valve Cover Fitting To Flame Arrestor is putting out excessive smoke. What can cause this?
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    Cannot get out of forward

    I recently converted my 5.0L from old fashion carb to fuel injection. Seems like a great change (to fix my flooding issue), but on the initial shakedown trip my boat would not get out of forward, not even neutral. I came back to the slip (a little hot) and shut down the engine. On restart, it...
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    Help with engine timing

    For my 1998 Mercruiser 5.0L I need to check the timing. Per my service manual (attached) there should be a reference to TDC. Where is this located on the engine (engine photos attached)? I guessing it should be close to the Harmonic Balancer, but I cannot find it.
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    Starter not engaging

    Starter will not engage. Starter and Battery less than 1 year old. Listen to attached audio file. Suggestions?
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    Stalling and Starting problems

    I have a 1998 Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha 1 Gen 2 engine. Last fall I replaced the fuel pump and filter due to stalling issues. This spring I find I am having more stalling issues. As a test, I put in a can of Sea Foam and run in my slip 30 minutes at 1800 RPM, and then 20 minutes at 800 idle. No...
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    MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive maintenance

    I have a 1998 Bayliner Rendezvous (MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2). I need a new Lower Shift Cable, and plan to DYI with 2 friends. While there I plan to replace the 3 bellows, Shift Shaft seal, and Gimble bearing. Do you experts have any special precautions, and recommendations for other parts to...
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    I have a 1998 Mercruiser Model 5.0L (2-BBL) 1998-95 GM 5.0L - 305ci - 8cyl; S/N OL045552. Went to go fishing today, and the engine died going into reverse. I raised the outdrive, staying tied to the dock, and was able to get into forward without dying, but it continued to die every time going...
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    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    I have a 1998 Mercruiser Model 5.0L (2-BBL) 1998-95 GM 5.0L - 305ci - 8cyl; S/N OL045552 Rebuilt carburetor in the spring, and engine ran well. Now about 50 running hours later having a few problems. First the engine died going from 2500 RPM to Idle. Then the engine died on throttle up, and...
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