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  1. Don S

    5.0 MPI vapor lock question

    Re: 5.0 MPI vapor lock question What's the serial number of your engine, I will see if there are any service bulletins on your specific engine and cool fuel system. Here is an old (99) service bulletin from Merc on Vapor lock.
  2. Don S

    New 3.olx lost compresion 96 alpha one gen 2

    Re: New 3.olx lost compresion 96 alpha one gen 2 I didn't realize it was without water for that long. Do a compression test to start with.
  3. Don S

    Can't Crank

    Re: Can't Crank Taking the drive off is easy and should be done yearly for preventive maintenance. Lower the drive, put the shifter in forward, disconnect the rams from the back of the drive, remove the 6 mounting nuts and pull the drive off. Here is the section from the manual showing the...
  4. Don S

    merc 888 specs

    Re: merc 888 specs Here is the only specs on the cam in the service manual.
  5. Don S

    yamaha remote control

    Re: yamaha remote control Yes, It can be converted to the handle on the other side.
  6. Don S

    Alpha one exhaust

    Re: Alpha one exhaust If you have a V engine of any kind and want to convert to through the prop exhaust and eliminate the through hull completely you would need all this. You can also install just the Y pipe and convert to use a system that you can select either through hull or through the...
  7. Don S

    New Manifolds Installed - Overheating now..........Any ideas?

    Re: New Manifolds Installed - Overheating now..........Any ideas? Look at this picture, is this how your cooling system is plumbed? Be sure, don't assume. Look at the thermostat housing, and where the hoses go.
  8. Don S

    Facebook vacations

    Re: Facebook vacations I searched for a particular name and wanted to send a message, here is what I got.
  9. Don S

    Identifying engine

    Re: Identifying engine Actually, your serial numbers are in the range of the 99 models. The parts information will call it 98, but that is only because it still uses the 98 parts catalog. The 2000 model year started at SN 0L605000 for the 7.4 MPI
  10. Don S

    Question on bilge pump

    Re: Question on bilge pump Test a real switch, and that is how I have it labeled will be how the switch works. Take a switch apart sometime and then you will understand. The toggle is on a pivot and the lower part of the switch (inside the switch) goes the opposite direction of the toggle...
  11. Don S

    How do I crank this motor manually? SBC/VP

    Re: How do I crank this motor manually? SBC/VP Turn the alternator with a socket (15/16 or 7/8 don't remember which) and push down on the belt where shown if it slips.
  12. Don S

    Mercruiser 496 cranks but will not spark and no rpm on Diacom...

    Re: Mercruiser 496 cranks but will not spark and no rpm on Diacom... I would just replace the connector. Oops, forgot the picture.
  13. Don S

    SX-M loud clank noise when putting gear into forward

    Re: SX-M loud clank noise when putting gear into forward This should help you line up your ducks 4shared - WT - shared folder - free file sharing and storage Along with some time spent here...
  14. Don S

    Engine alignment and motor mount question

    Re: Engine alignment and motor mount question When you install the new rear mounts, make sure you have the spacer installed first and the right way.
  15. Don S

    aq211a non starter

    Re: aq211a non starter If the resistor gets hot when you have the ignition switch turned to the off position, then something is wired wrong, or the ignition switch has failed and is always on. If you turn the key to the run (not start) position, the resistor will get hot. Post a picture of...
  16. Don S

    New no grease gimbal bearing

    Re: New no grease gimbal bearing This service bulletin explains the dot color, and how to install the Perma Lube bearings in older transom shields. Edit: Take note that the highlighted "important" note says the dot should be installed in the 10.00 o'clock position.;)
  17. Don S

    Mercruiser 496 cranks but will not spark and no rpm on Diacom...

    Re: Mercruiser 496 cranks but will not spark and no rpm on Diacom... Just to confirm, you have done all the troubleshooting steps shown in the file below, correct?
  18. Don S

    New Fuel Filter/pump Bracket

    Re: New Fuel Filter/pump Bracket See if this helps.
  19. Don S

    Spark Plug Choice - Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI

    Re: Spark Plug Choice - Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI It wouldn't surprise me if NGK actually manufactured some or even all of the AC plugs simply because they have the factory, but like anything else, it's made to AC specs, including material specs. Again, just because you can read or hear something...
  20. Don S

    Volvo trim gauge problem

    Re: Volvo trim gauge problem Ok, found the info, unfortunately it wasn't for your type of drive, it was for the SX. Sorry about that. Have never seen a regular analog gauge used with one of those potentiometers. Not saying it isn't possible, just never seen one. They should also have a 300...
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