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    Ignition wiring question

    Pretty sure the local clairvoyant is required over a competent mechanic here, ymmv
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    1987 3.0GM OMC - stall shifting from neutral, missing ESA?

    So many granny shifted broken pinion gears. V8 models suffered the most from this
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    Adjust the serpentine belt slack

    There is no adjustment for belt tension. Slack is taken up by the tensioner assembly Not uncommon for the tensioner to fail ime
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    PCM transmission

    What brand transmission/gear reduction was used behind mid 80"s PCM 351? This is the silver/gray painted ones
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    Can't shift after bellows/lower shift cable change with Bravo 3.

    Replace the cable with oem. Install and adjust properly, then report any issues
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    Did you replace the power valve gasket and clean the mount surface on the metering block?
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    Tach issues

    Violence is not necessary, as my description utilizes a light rap with the taped end of the flashlight It's a boat, at times patience is required for proper operation/diagnosis
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    Can't shift after bellows/lower shift cable change with Bravo 3.

    I'm think this is an aftermarket lower cable? Is the lower cable routed proper?
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    Alpha one gen1 drive shaft housing lower oil seal question

    Most oem drive double seals have been upgraded to a one piece containing two seals. Virtually impossible to install incorrectly
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    Fuel Anti Siphon Valve

    Suck it with your mouth. The calibration ought to be tested with a known good valve This is the only method of testing I've ever found reasonable
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    No spark mercrusier 3.0

    Did the flamy thrower thing ignition parts come with instructions?
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    1986 seaswirl nightmare

    You ever visit Waukegan? Like the waterfront area?
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    How does a Penta Actuator work?

    It's a shuttle valve assembly that works with oil pressure A turn one way or the other, ever so slight with force on the valve via the cable end. This is with clean oil and no leaks Very high pressure, very high temperature hence the need for an oil cooler
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    Removing steering cable

    Oof, rough Good luck, hopes nothing salvageable gets brokened
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    Marine Engine Depot

    But what about the ocean?
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    hei ignition retrofit

    Dang Shoulda snapped a pic of the mie powered Arabian last season 233 ford, Rochester and some kind of ignition with coil on cap that said simply "marine" installed by an auto/marine place Sadly the boat is now in TN, I think
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    My boat run slowly. 120HP,2.5L,1989

    At 3000 rpm under load pour a quart of distilled water down the carburetor The water must be purchased locally, no cheating with tap water. If a spring is located nearby this water will suffice Don't let the motor die when applying the water. Boat motors run on water, who knew?
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    Parts help

    You'll get a healthy snap when broken during drive installation most often when utilizing a cart
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    hei ignition retrofit

    This is a Delco? Like a voyager? EST?
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    My boat run slowly. 120HP,2.5L,1989

    Yep.......
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