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    Need Over view of Dreaded ESA Function on 92 OMC 3.0

    First off the Sealoc manual is due in early next week. Anyway looks to me like the switch that controls the ESA module stays in the made (closed) position as long as the control handle is in gear. And it breaks (opens) when going into neutral, and stays open until the control is mover back into...
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    Don S How close to home

    Date Line Ketchican, Alaska:<br /><br /> A bald eagle crashed through a window of a home and landed in the living room, scattering broken glass, feathers and a salmon carcass across the floor. Homeowner Jean Stack heard the crash and initially wondered if someone had thrown a dead fish through...
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    Well Its Possable

    Never been the overly religious type, so when I said I was just "Baptizing" the hold down straps last weekend it was met with some skepticism. Just glad it was a private ramp with only a few friends and family members watching. Hay, a guy can change!..............not this one mind you...
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    OMC Trim Cylinder Fitting Type ?

    What type/name Hydraulic fitting did OMC use on their trim cylinders. The out drive is a 92 Mdl.
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    OMC Cobra trim cylinder Repair/Replacement

    Have a 92 Cobra out drive with a trim cylinder port striped out. Can this be Helicoiled or do I need a replacement? If I need a replacement what's a good source?
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    Just like your Dad

    When I was growing up and people told me I look like my dad I would argue the point with them. <br /><br />As I got older and someone would say your becoming more like your father all the time. I would smile politely and shake my head.<br /> <br />Now when someone says, you remind me so much of...
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    Don S: Request for a link/ carb tuning info.

    Don,<br /> You supplied me with this information regarding the correct manual for my engine: "Yes, it's manual #17. The part number is <br />90-823225--1" <br />Is there a link to it? I want to review the carb tuning procedure for the four barrel, and have not received the correct manual from my...
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    Still!!! out smarted by a Quicksilver 3000 control

    I have been out smarted by my QuickSilver 3000 control. I located and removed the 1/4'' socket head set screw. But still can not remove the handle from the control. What am I missing?????
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    Don S,or jlshields 96 5.7LX w/TB V IngTiming/Carb Tuning Quest

    First off I have the manual, and followed the prescribed procedure....But I have a few questions. First after putting the ignition system into base timing mode the RPM was set to 1300. The timing was then advanced to 10 deg BTDC. This caused the RPM to increase, so I reset the RPM and reset the...
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    Who's weather is this? (rant)

    OK. enough is enough, I give up, I want my upstate SC weather back. Last week an a half barely got above 70 deg. almost 15 deg below normal. Last 3 days 4+ inches of rain, a whole freek'n months worth! And Sun what’s that? Thinking about trading my Foster Grants (I know my age is showing) for a...
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    Hay Bondo

    What's up with this Harold dude?
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    Don S, Bondo any Pro Water Pump 5.7 Merc

    Have a slight seepage from the shaft seal on the engine water pump. Do you generally replace the entire water pump or can the shaft seal be replaced.
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    Hour Meter Tie In

    I want to install an hour meter on my 5.7 merc. but I only want to register when the engine is actually running, not the whole time the key is on. Thought about tying into the oil pressure switch but its the wrong circuit. Can I tie into the output side of the alt. or does that cycle on and off...
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    Close to home this past holiday

    Had 2 of the USMC best in over the weekend, both have done 2 tours in Sadam's sand box. Did their jobs in Faluja (SP?)Great guys, both slated for another tour. Showed them the best time we could, got in some boating,(weather s***ed) filled them up on “good old home cookin”,and plenty of adult...
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    Quick alignment question

    5.7 Merc w/Alpha 1; How close do I need to be on the alignment? The bar goes in with ease; if it weren’t for the "grease marks" you would think the alignment was correct. When the alignment tool is greased, the spline marks are more evident on the top side of the bar. It seems to me the front of...
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    Once and for all, Need input/voters

    Having read through some of the most popular threads I feel the need to resolve these issues once and for all. Which is better, 1) synthetic or petroleum based crimping, or do you prefer 2) synthetic or petroleum based soldering? Please state in either case weather you use OEM or after market...
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    Bellows Question For the Pros

    What’s the deal with the bellows adhesive? The manual says to use it, so I used it. But two of the three area service dealers don’t carry it and said they never use it. The third carried it, said the DIY crowd uses it, but they did'nt use it themselves. Is it an added safety thing like...
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    ? on Knock Sensor instl.

    The manual specifies a torque spec for the knock sensor but does not mention a spec for the brass Y-adaptor. Is the spec for assembling the sensor to the Y only, is there a spec for the Y fitting also?
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    Rabidfish: Quick Question

    Rabidfish,<br /> Never mind I discovered the link to your home page. you'll be hearing from me. Thanks any way.
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    Up Date On: Engine Starts but will not run

    Back to the dreaded 92 OMC 3.0 Liter HO with Cobra out Drive. New problem, the engine starts but as soon as the ignition switch is released to the run position the engine dies. Any ideas? Could this be related to the ESA system on this unit. Also I am searching for a factory service manual for...
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