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    Instal fuze block to battery or to starter?

    I have a 20 footer with a mercruiser 5.7. I am removing old fuze block and all wires related to it (bilge, blower, nav/anchor lights, courtesy light, horn, depth finder, and stereo). The current block is under the dash easily accessible. I am not messing with the gauges or tilt/trim wires. I am...
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    Evinrude tilt/trim solenoid

    1979 Evinrude 85 hp model number 85999r. The entire contents of the tilt/trim solenoid junction box is corroded beyond repair. Is there a replacement part available for this three wire system? Thank you.
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    Gear lube hose replacement

    I have a year 2000 alpha 1 gen 2 on a 5.7. I have to replace the gear lube hose from transom to bell housing. I am no stranger to pulling the drive and have been into this part of the outdrive before but I am wondering if I can get to the clamp on the bell housing end of the hose with the...
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    Pulled outdrive, now shift issues

    Merc Alpha I gen II, 5.7 2 brl. I pulled the drive and replaced my u joint bellows and shift cable bellows because shift cable bellow had a tear. So that went relatively smooth but I am having shift issues. OK, here are the issues....with the trim down....The prop spins freely in neutral...
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    Pulling 5.7 out of boat

    Hi all, I have a cracked block. The only way I can afford to have the hobbies I have is to stay on a tight budget. Therefore, I have to pull a year 2000 carbed merc 5.7 out of my 19 foot VIP myself; it is married to an Alpha 1 gen 2. I found a new long block locally and I have a big shop and...
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    Looking for a block

    Can anyone provide a list of Merc engine block manufacturers or refurbishers? I know I saw a list once in a thread but cannot locate it anymore. I found Us Engines Inc. and a few dead ends when google searching. I have to replace a blown block and want to compare prices and quality with some...
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    Pulling a tube problems

    Has anyone ever tried to pull an inflatable and had the inflatable keep nose diving underwater. It is a very large (3 or 4 person) flat inflatable. It would nose dive repeatedly no matter what I tried, one child, two children, one adult, or without any riders at all. I have pulled the tube...
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