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    91 MERCRUISER 5.7 IGNITION SENSOR

    So i just got my new ignition sensor and it has the wires hard wired into it. also with a ground coming out. my original had the nut connectors, this new one has the red/white, red/green wires on opposite side as the original. should i just disregard the color codes an wire in same sides as my...
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    Is my merc. 5.7 flat tappet or roller cam lifters, how can i tell?

    my mercuiser is an 91' Alpha one 5.7 engine serial # 0D521372 I am going to be replacing the long block, but to buy my new one they need to know if its roller or flat lifters. how can i identify this.
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    Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!!

    Re: Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!! ok thanks got my parts ordered.! also ordered a new water tube an guide, mine has the old copper one in it, so ill be changing it out with the plastic one. Also is it possible to replace the seal thats above the water tube. by going from under the...
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    Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!!

    Re: Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!! OK so i got my drive pulled an pressurized it an i lost about a lb. of pressure a 1/2 hr. or so.. But could not find from where. so i the split the drives an tested the top, an found nothing. pressure tested the bottom an found 2 places that gave me...
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    Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!!

    Re: Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!! Thanks for the links to the repair manuals, very helpful.. And here is what i came up with to do the pressure test.. do i use the vent hole to pressure up..?
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    Alpha One Gen 2 water in drive oil...!!!

    OK so I've changed my drive oil an some of it was alittle milky.. so im gonna tear it down an do some over do maintenance. it wasn't real bad but their is a small bit of water getting into the oil some how. It is my first time in a mercruiser im use to old volvo/pinta, so ill be learning as i...
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    aq 125a sea water pump leak?

    For sometime now i've been noticing water dripping from what it seems like its leaking from behind the sea water pump.. am i right about this? is this a normal or common problem? what can i do to fix this??
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    what type of gasket sealer to use?

    well i got my new water pump in (remanufactured one, aq125 a engine). got the old one takin off, was fairly simple. now im ready to put the new gasket on an bolt on. But, i'm worndering what type of gasket sealer to use? i have two types on hand, 1st. prime seal type 3 avaition brush on...
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    AQ125 A Water Pump.!!! What's next??

    Soo now my water pump is giving out. i figured no probplemo i've change my share of them (but only autos). cant be to much harder. But my problem is the one i need.. part# 3587508... list for almost $330 big ones... w:eek:w.. did they start making them out of gold?? Is the any cheeper...
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    AQ125 A distributer cap

    Trying to find a new cap for my distributer. it seems like all that is out there for this is the type with the two screws that hold the cap down in place. the cap that is on my distributer uses two clips. does anyone have any info that could be helpful on finding me a new cap. aq125 a. also...
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    270 bellows help..!!

    Re: 270 bellows help..!! Ok so i got the upper removed after a little fighting wit it. got most of the greese cleared out to i could get to the snap rings an bearings. got the small snap ring removed, an now just have the seal to take out.. it looks as tho it is almost pressed in? is...
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    270 bellows help..!!

    I have a volvo penta aq125 a, 270 outdrive, planning on changing the bellows asap. i want to get everything i need on the first shot. don't want to get it tore apart then spend a week waiting on the mailman for anything i forgot. so i looking for the part numbers for the drive...
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    Where Are My Freeze Plugs/aq 125 A

    Im About To Winterize My Boat First Time Ever Doing This Just Bought The Boat At Beginning Of Summer. I Basicly Know Everything I Need To Do. I Looked At Other Post Forever Tying To Find This, Wher Are My Freeze Plugs An How Many Are There? Volvo Aq 125 A.
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    Need Help W/ Volvo Penta Points!

    I Have An 82 Bayliner With A Volvo Aq 125a. I Recantly Had Some TroUble A Few Times With Loosing Spark. After Cleaning Connections I Got Everything Running Great. I Bought The Boat At The Beginning Of Summer. So Dont Know To Much About Service History. Went To Buy Spare Points In Case I Ever...
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    Bayliner Fuel Tank Wiring Question.?

    I Just Rebuilt My Deck An Stringers An About To Pour Out The Fiberglass On My Deck Next. I Was Looking At My Wiring For My Fuel Tank An Now Im Not Sur How Or What Wires Went Were? There Are 3 Of Them. One Was Attached With A Screw To The Wood Framing In Front Of Tank. The Other 2 Im Not To Sure...
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