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    Shift interrupt moving when increasing throttle

    I figured out the issue. There was no issue. I just didn't understand how the shift interrupt works. If I turn the prop so the gear is fully engaged the interrupt is where it should be.
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    Shift interrupt moving when increasing throttle

    I replaced the throttle and upper shift cables with new ones my mechanic ordered for me. So to your previous post, DIY to save money strikes again :) The only thing I can think of is that the lower shift cable adjustment barrel is pinned and it's 5 and 15/16ths of an inch, just shy of 6"...
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    Shift interrupt moving when increasing throttle

    When I shift into forward, shift interrupt stays put, but when I push the throttle it closes the interrupt. Not sure how it should behave when not running / out of water. I went through the cable adjustment procedure again, and now I have the shift interrupt staying put when I push throttle...
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    Alpha gen 1 shift cable adjustment.. cannot get reverse.

    Did you fix your issue?
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    Thanks, I have one of the lower shift cables where the barrel isn't adjustable. It measures about 6 1/4". What do you suggest if the shifter is sloppy?
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    The merc manual specifically says to shift into forward gear in wide open throttle position before setting the barrel on the remote control throttle cable.
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    For anyone that comes across this, my mistake was not putting the drive into forward gear (and reverse), wide open throttle position. When you do that there's about a quarter inch more cable travel.
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    Yeah there's a second point, I just put the cable where it was before. I'll look into that. The control itself is a Quicksilver but a very old model. The boat's a '91. Pretty sure it's original..
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    LOL good one :) I've saved a metric ton of money working on my boat and learned a ton in the process.
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    Increasing travel of remote shift cable

    Stern drive manual says the length of travel between forward and reverse should be 3", plus/minus 1/8". Mine travels 2.75". Close, but not quite in spec. I don't know of any way to change the distance of travel.
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    Alpha one gen one drive rotation?

    Ah, I just found there's a section below the shift adjustment that explains how to tell RH from LH. Problem solved.
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    Alpha one gen one drive rotation?

    So I should follow the right hand rotation instructions, correct?
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    Alpha one gen one drive rotation?

    Reading the manual for the stern drive shift cable adjustment and it has two methods one for right hand rotation drive and one for left. What is the Alpha one gen one?
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    Troubleshooting stiff throttle

    Can you help me with the internal tension adjustment you mentioned? Where is it and what do I need to do? Installed new cables and it's as stiff as ever, maybe more so.
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    Troubleshooting stiff throttle

    The carb is from National Carburetor so no, not Chinese :) I wondered about the internal tension adjustment, is that just the nut that secures the cable or something else? Here's a photo I took for reference:
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    Troubleshooting stiff throttle

    I can move the linkage on the top of the engine where the lower shift cable connects and it's easy to move.
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    Troubleshooting stiff throttle

    Mercruiser 3.0, alpha one gen 1 outdrive. Throttle on the boat has been very stiff since I bought it. Takes a lot of muscle to get the boat up to speed. I've removed the throttle and upper shift cables and they both slide easy with my hand. Shift linkage on the engine moves easily, and the...
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    How often to replace points ignition?

    Just curious how often folks are replacing the distributor components. I'm going to be summerizing my boat soon, and I read the sticky in this forum and it sounds like the author suggests doing it every year. That seems excessive. I was hoping to just hook up the muffs and fire her up. Did...
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    Alpha One Stern Drive Trim Fluid Flush/Fill

    Can't you just disconnect the lines from the trim cylinders and move the drive up and down to purge the lines and the resivoir?
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    Fuel water separator and fuel filter on 3L

    I put a fuel water separator on my 3L last year. I am about to winterize and was going to replace both the separator and the fuel filter, but that made me wonder, does the water separator also filter particulate like the fuel filter does? Would the separator extend the life of the fuel filter...
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