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    Went electric

    I like the idea of becoming less dependent on fossil fuels in order to continue living the life I've become acclimated to without major change/disruption. I belive in order to live a comfortable, efficient, and successful life in America one must have access to an automobile to be used at their...
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    Seeking Guidance - Penta SX-A Cone Clutch & Cable Issue

    I wouldn't worry too much about any play in the shift foot actuator when rotating it by hand. The clutch/shifter assy is designed to engage properly when the drive is rotating under a load To test the full shifting of the drive you must make sure the shift cable is adjusted properly to the...
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    Voltage low code 4602-32

    Looking at rinda's website it does show the techmate pro and diacom communicate with mercury/mercuisrer g3 (latest versions/updates). Would need the proper harness adapter too. Can't speak of experience with rinda/diacom g3 capabilities. Most mercs I see are g3 and I use cds g3. Diacom for...
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    gas odor only when underway

    Can be a sign of engine(s) running rich Might be time for a tune up or carburetor adjustment/rebuild
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    Batteries not charging

    Far out No need for apologies. I respect your right to have and express an opinion along with my right to disagree with it and vice versa. Its one part of what makes us human and I feel that is much more important than testing alternator output and what makes this public forum interesting...
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    Batteries not charging

    Don't do this. Causes a pretty serious risk of damaging the regulator in the alternator along with other electrical components Do clean the battery connections and any other you can see and use a voltmeter. Check the voltage of the battery prior to running the engine. Start and run the engine...
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    This is not true Some newer smartcraft equipped engines will sound an audible alarm and set a fault code but will not prevent the engine from turning over/starting if the drive is tilted up
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    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    No need to worry about lead additives, you can use one if you want but there's not much/any need for it. 91 (supreme) E10 will be fine, not a terrible idea to toss some fuel stabilizer in it with each fill up if it's a while between uses Probably a good idea for a full fuel system inspection...
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    5.7 vortec motor starts ,then bogs and dies

    Thermostat has nothing to do with fuel/ignition system and wouldn't cause the engine to bog out and die. That would only happen under severe overheat and at that point you'd have much bigger problems If you're getting three good blasts from the accelerator pump after the motor dies it sounds...
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    External hydraulic lines

    The older style alpha trim pumps also have a reservoir, just not as obvious as the latest style. The fill plug is a large slotted head screw, some of which have a dipstick attached With the drive in the full down/in position fill the reservoir with 10-30 motor oil, replace the cap and operate...
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    4.3l mercruiser no start when hot

    Based on your provided info/testing it seems you've ruled out fuel supply as the issue. The issue most likely is ignition related No mention of spark plug age/type nor mention of timing check/adjustment
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    External hydraulic lines

    You can measure them? It's the cylinder tube length
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    Correct spark plugs for an 888

    Autolite 24
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    Seat snap on cushion replacement

    As mentioned earlier your easiest route is bringing the current cushions to a local marine upholstery shop. They will most likely make new ones of better quality than yours originally were, but you'll pay handsomely for them
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    Failed exhaust flappers

    My guess is it may work okay if you can find the right size and it doesn't interfere with any of the other transom assy components Caveat may be louder exhaust noise and chance of sooting the transom You could also abate the flappers, keep the bellows in place and operate the boat knowing the...
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    External hydraulic lines

    Mercury part number 32-99904Q. Hose - Trim Cylinder to Connector (Stbd Up Pressure) The down hose is one of two different styles depending on trim cylinder tube length
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    Torque Spec For Remote Filter Adapter Main Bolt??

    Main oil filter adapter uses 5/16" bolts however 26-30 lb/ft sounds a bit much for that application. Iirc the spec for those bolts is around 10-15 lb/ft. The adapter is aluminum so no need to get crazy tight as damage may occur The remote adapter pictured takes the place of a spin on oil filter...
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    Penn downrigger power supply cables

    If you're looking for power cables that have plug ends for cable removal you could easily fabricate them yourself
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    Completely Dead After Rain - Can't Jump

    A volt meter will tell you quickly where the loss of voltage is Start at the battery and keep checking along the circuit until you find it
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    Alpha 1 gen 1 bottom anodes

    Yes, the anode stud bolt goes through the transom and has a nut holding it in place at the inner transom plate They are a high risk component of the transom assy for corrosion/leaks. If one/both rotates with anode removal/install it's possible there has been water intrusion/transom integrity...
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