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    Can't get past 2300 RPM in gear

    So I bought a newer boat earlier this week and have been working on getting it set up. New boat: 1987 Century Bronco, 140 3L Mercruiser w/Alpha I stern drive. It is an 18 foot V-hull open bow boat. (For reference) Old boat: 1977 Mark Twain, 120 hp Mercruiser w/ preAlpha stern drive. That one...
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    Trouble fully engaging reverse

    This is a Mercruiser 120 HP GM motor with Pre-Alpha or R outdrive installed in a '77 Mark Twain boat. If I simply shift the throttle into reverse, I can still turn the prop clockwise. If the engine is running and I do this, the prop will spin in the reverse direction, but (I think) it can be...
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