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    Ford 302 issues

    Most likely a short to ground or very poor ground connection/missing a ground somewhere Less likely but also possible is overcharging alternator (bad regulator) or faulty battery
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    Voltage low code 4602-32

    Still curious as to your final experience with the issue here Makes sense with the clean power theory, it's constant and most wiring diagrams show the positive (red/black) connected to a J plug and the 14 pin. 12V (+) to ecm/helm respectively, guessing that means power to smartcraft/VV? VV...
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    How do I troubleshoot the solar panel of my lift?

    With an in-line ammeter. Anything more than 10A you'll need a shunt for a standard dvm
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    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    Doubt it's a plug Only real access points are connections, even then they're not always easily accessible Probably a broken line or fitting, most likely only way to fully inspect the line is by removing it. Disconnect where you can get to it and pull it out
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    4.3LX & Weber Carb Service

    The video linked in post #1 shows what I would say is close to normal operation for your engine with a weber carb and choke stove The stove cover for the choke coil spring appears missing which accounts for the extended period choke operation along with running the engine on muffs at an idle...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    R = pin on top end of lower driveshaft MR = no pin on top of lower driveshaft Has to do with the cut of the gears in the lower gear case assy and how the lower driveshaft bearing is facing/loaded during drive operation You will need some special tools to rebuild the drive and depending how...
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    Time for Riser & Manifold > VP or Barr?

    Lacquer thinner on a terry towel, wipe paint off Or leave it, makes no difference on the sealing surface with the gasket in place
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    Volvo Penta 4.3L Harmonic Balancer

    Ha! Didn't even look at the first post pic Can't say I've seen that before, or at least don't remember, been a minute since I've swapped a long block Second guess would be it's a guide spacer to ensure pump shaft is centered to the crank and is most likely required for the sea water pump
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    Volvo Penta 4.3L Harmonic Balancer

    Can't say for sure but my guess is the insert piece in the balancer pictured is actually part of the sea water pump assy. Looks like it just presses into the back of the mount/shaft housing plate Possible it managed to get "pressed" in and stuck in the balancer? I would start by attempting to...
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    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    Probably best to do a compression test If all is good, check/set dwell (if applicable) and timing, then use a vacuum guage to set idle speed and air mixture
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    A question, And a story about the dumbest way to lose reverse on an Alpha one gen 2...

    Depending on vintage the speedometer pitot tube connects to the inside of the transom assy with a straight barb fitting or a quick disconnect fitting. Either way you can remove the pitot tube and plug the barb/male quick disconnect there For the connector end you can just fold the tube over on...
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    How often to replace points ignition?

    I see maybe 2-3 conventional ignition systems a season these days come my way. 15 years ago it was more like 30-40 My thoughts are if I'm replacing a points set today I'll go with a mercury brand set as opposed to aftermarket due to volume. Fewer points sets are being manufactured today than 15...
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    Voltage low code 4602-32

    One thing I've noticed on twin mercruiser boats with dts and divorced key switches at the shore panel in the cabin (push to start/stop at helm) is with engine stop engaged and key switches left in the "on" position and battery switches turned off the helm will trigger an audio alarm. Never...
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    1998 40ELPTO gear oil from weep hole?

    Most likely excess/unburnt oil from the exhaust. To me that's the most pragmatic assessment, ymmv
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    ECM...or something else? Mercruiser EFI 0L916255

    Guessing a mefi system? If so the fuel pump relay gets a signal from the ecm to energize momentarily upon initial key on. Could check continuity between the ecm and relay connection Would verify good ground for the relay connection as well
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    1998 40ELPTO gear oil from weep hole?

    Which seal? The area is above and aft of all the gear lube seals in the gear case. I've never seen gear lube leak into a cavity located above a seal
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    No start with key

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/must-have-technical-information-for-diyers.335378/
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    No start with key

    Guessing mercruiser? There's a couple writeups in the sticky at the top of the mercruiser forum that deal with starting system troubleshooting and how the shift interrupt system works
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    1998 40ELPTO gear oil from weep hole?

    But the weep hole for the cavity pictured is part of the exhaust system. The idle relief vents are in the midsection directly above the weep hole Its hard for me to imagine gear oil leaking from the weep hole pictured seeing as how the cavity is so far removed from any location in the gear case...
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    2016 CC19 question on freshwater system

    Most on board freshwater systems have a filter in line from the water tank feed line to the pump. Normally attached to the feed side of the pump. If no filter is present I would suspect a blockage prior to the pump due to the pressure switch most pumps have. If the blockage were after the pump...
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