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    Black flakes

    Looks like paint flakes from the engine
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    Second mortgage for a carb?

    Scott FTW! Let's see if any of the (awesome) provided info sinks in A 2bbl holley ime is the easiest inboard/sterndrive carburetor to clean/rebuild. It'd be a shame to toss a most likely easily salvageable component in the trash
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    Stuffing Box 1952 Seabird Port Carling

    Many older chris craft engines use a belt driven generator and divorced regulator for 12 volt supply/battery charging. Same design as on old tractor Perhaps someone "upgraded" to an alternator?
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    pulls right at wot

    A fair number of steering wheels are held to the hub with six allen head screws. Easily adjustable for even the most discerning boater Gonna guess there's no power steering? If so, yes the anode tab at the aft cavitation plate needs adjustment/offset. I've found they're best suited at max offset
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    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    Is a broken drain plug Your mechanic should have one on hand, if not you can get one easily online
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Impeller Replacement

    See post #2
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    Head gasket or Cracked block??? 1987 4.3 175/v6

    Nice! I'd invest in twin 5.7 v-8's or full transom re-fit with a single bbc and bravo 3 The 4.3 liter engines you own rn are worth decent money, nice offset for a reasonable upgrade
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    Battery...

    fify
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    No power to my radio, cabin lights or refridgerator

    It would be good to review how an AC/DC refrigerator works. At what voltage does the compressor run? Asking for a friend OP has fundamental battery/dc voltage issues, the reefer is moot at this point
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    Yeah, As an operator one shouldn't be yelling at the passengers. My post was alluding to a sound operator If one invites another on their vessel it's important to first inform them of fundamental safety items. Never yell at anyone
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    2005 5.0 GXI Volvo penta crank but will not start

    Guessing relay issues
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Impeller Replacement

    This is a test on the trailer? No load? Alpha shift cable final adjustment is performed on the water.
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    Head gasket or Cracked block??? 1987 4.3 175/v6

    Wouldn't worry much about the milky blow off at this point. You've inspected the first step of new to you boat As another regular poster on this forum would say, you need to complete the regular maintenance the person who sold you the boat didn't perform Show us pictures of your boat!
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    Yeah, a lot of folks post regarding the o ring on the drive shaft needing abatement. If mercury has disregarded the o ring I've never heard of such, it's still provided with the oem w/p kit and always gets installed on my bench. Never once had an issue regarding the o ring after hundreds of...
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    Mercruiser Sterndrive Gear Oil Leaking by Prop

    Lower drive shaft housing seals To replace the upper (larger pictured) seal you need to disassemble the drive shaft housing
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    12v going away

    Either bad lead or bad ground Look at possible ground buss for issue
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    Second mortgage for a carb?

    How do you know the holley is plugged? You can spend a lot more than $2000 CD on a new carburetor and get excellent performance. Holleys are one of if not the easiest sterndrive/inboard engine carburetors to rebuild/tune. Parts readily available at most corner auto parts stores in marine...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 no power

    If you have spark and the engine runs although poorly especially under load you should inspect the fuel delivery system Filters, fuel pump(s), supply, etc... Have you confirmed ignition tune up/spec?
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    2004 8.1 Gil riser temp

    Is the exhaust raw water cooled? If so, fresh water or salt?
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    "Where are the life jackets?" or "Where's the fire extinguisher?" are two questions under distress a vessel operator should never hear from a passenger or otherwise On another note I couldn't help but notice the detail on the hull. Looks like a custom design/airbrush look. Can't say how...
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