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    Keys...

    Just wondering if you used the place I linked above? I ordered a few keys from them and their website makes it pretty easy and the keys worked without issue.👍
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    Oil dipstick question for 4.5 owners, which way around?

    For what this is worth, the following is from two different older engine model Mercruiser owner’s manuals...(Big block 8.1L and Small block 5.7L). Checking oil level: Maintenance Checking 1. Stop the engine. Allow approximately 5 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. The boat must be at...
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    Keys...

    There should be a number on both the key switch found on the front side of the switch and/or if you happen to have the original key a number may be on it too… same goes with the cabin door lock, on the inside there should be a number in the black sliding part if I recall correctly and the key...
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    Yes, just add in the length you want at the end of the number…either 12 or 13.m There will be a color difference in the cable design yours looks black the new one will be gray.
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    Here's your shifter and if desired you could follow the cable link within where it says Must use Gen II Throttle/Shift cables. Part number range 897978A__(choose your length) and find an OEM cable a bit easier once you know what cable length you have now for sure...
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    What is this thing on my Alpha One where a nut should be?

    McGard Mercruiser Stern Drive Lock, https://mcgard.com/marine/stern-drive-locks/
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    I’m not seeing anything video wise within your shifter model design though there’s a few others of an outboard types and different designs but maybe enough to help get you started. Maybe something in here will help but doubtful...
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    For some reason it seemingly challenging to get an exact match on your cable number. Got/getting close but not confident at suggesting the same one in length from sea star solutions formally Teleflex. Looks like you have room on the backside of the throttle mechanism to remove the plastic cover...
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    That end comes attached to the cable as a whole assembly… You’ll need a new OEM Mercruiser cable. There should be a part number on the cable in which ought to be the size/length too. What year is the boat?
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    Key Fob cost

    Not sure on your exact model, but typically if you input all your vehicle basic information and put key fob in the address bar online you’ll get many places that will either sell a fob for like $40.00 and have a YouTube type video showing you tricks within the vehicles features of how to program...
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    SAFETY ALERT: Bow Seating Hazard (Malibu)

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    Happy Birthday Bob_VT !!!

    Missed it, Happy belated birthday to you Bob... Hope it was a good one for you.🎂🎂
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    Happy Birthday Aspeck !!!

    Happy Birthday aspeck, hope it's another fun one for you. 🎂🎂
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Y-Pipe Flapper

    Did the new one come with any directions? See if this info helps any, http://www.mercstuff.com/watershutters.htm
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    Smartcraft wiring

    I believe what you're going to need ought to be found within the following parts guide, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/smartcraft-harness-connectors System Link Gauge Extension Harness Installation: Back in 2007 The System Link Gauge Extension Harness comes in five lengths, ranging from 153...
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    DPSM gimbal bearing

    DPSM is your stern drive model when it comes to finding part numbers which generally will only help finding drive parts. The other parts you are looking for would be found from your transom model number info which is a different number than the drive. There should be a plate on the transom...
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    Smartcraft wiring

    Believe there should be many options in wire harness sizings to choose from out there. Is there by chance a Merc part number on the harness you have now that might help start a search for something a bit different?
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    Vortec engine or not?

    0F142713 is a non Vortech engine (Non Gen+ as merc would call it). Your engine come up as an 1994 MERCRUISER TB4, W/PS, TWOPCEX, WORO 4.3LX ALPHA, Model number 443L100GS. Your intake manifold bolts should have 12 bolts holding it down while the Gen+ uses 8...
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    Buying an alignment tool?

    Or search Merc alignment bar part number 91-805475A1 on Ebay for complete affordable tool kits sometimes needed while working on other transom assembly components. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/miscellaneous-mercruiser-information.323278/
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    Engine ID

    Your engine serial number comes up as an 1986 Stern Drive 260 model number 02601346, https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercruiser/oem-parts/stern-drive/1986/-02601346?mdl=A0AK31&q=0A653333
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