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    Electric Fuel Pump Installation

    Anyone know how to properly install Sierra electric fuel pump 18-7331 (low PRESSURE type)? I have (2) 100 gal tanks that feed two 350 v8s. I have concerns on fuel pump placement. Each motor has 10 micron water separators before current pumps. Pumps are installed on port and stb stringer that is...
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    350 Chevy Compatibility

    I currently have two 350 Chevy v8s in my boat( Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2) . Both motors have the complete rear main seal/crank (not two pieces), and the space where a manual fuel pump world be placed is cast over. The cam is a roller. I don't suspect that there is much HP gain due to the roller...
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    Electric Fuel Pump Nightmares

    I have 1994 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen II/ motors that have been replaced at least a couple of times. The latest motors, 5.7 Chevys both have electric fuel pumps and the pumps appear to be automotive with jury rigged wiring. I am trying to make a safe as possible. I have read other posts explaining...
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    Mercruiser Thermostat Issues

    I have a 1994 Pro line with twin 5.7 Mercruiser (not original) that are sea-water cooled. Neither possess closed cooling systems. I recently installed new Sierra 142 degree thermostats each and one new temperature sender to starboard motor. The gauges are original, as best that I can tell. With...
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    Bent 350 Chevy Mercruiser Snout?

    I recently took a 350 Marine Chevy engine to a local shop for a complete overhaul. I have used this shop before and experienced good results. Upon installing motor, after rebuilding transom (too) , my neighbor and I adjusted Mercruiser motor mounts as I have done in the past on several other 350...
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    Mercruiser coupler alignment

    I have aligned couplers too but now I am having problems that my friend and I cannot resolve. I recently replaced 1/2 rotted transom on 1994 pro line 2950 cuddy/v8 MC alps 1 Gen II. Outer skin (about 1/2" think) was OK. I epoxy 2 3/4" marine ply into spot that had been consumed with rot. It was...
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    Need trim and limit switch routing diagram where wires are routed in gimbal housing

    I have not been able to find how to route wires inside the MC alpha 1 gen II gimbal housing. I installed new switches and know how wires pass through top part of housing ans secured with two compressed halves, but do wires route behind 3/4" water hose or what? Do they require tie wraps to secure...
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