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    Exhaust manifold Elbow mounting surface

    I'm replacing original 2001 Mercruiser 5.7 L EFI exhaust manifolds and elbows with OEM, non Dry Joint. Mostly fresh water use. Actually came off easy, bolts still look new and manifolds and elbows look pretty good but I know I'm overdue. I know it's been brought up before and I have the 2001...
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    Alpha Drive Banging

    My 2001 Alpha Drive started banging while underway when trimming down. It doesn't do it at idle or at a slow speed. There was some oil sheen in the water last week but tank wasn't low. Sucked what oil I could out of tank and added hydraulic jack fluid. I have ran the drive up and down several...
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    Exhaust Manifolds Life Expectancy

    How may years or hours should you get from a 2001 5.7 L EFI raw water cooled exhaust manifolds and risers, almost all fresh water if you call the Delaware river fresh?
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    Fuel Tank Venting

    I'm getting a new aluminum tank made and the manufacturer is is installing the vent hose connection at the rear of the tank and then inside the tank is running a pipe to the front of the tank for better venting and for more clearance between the floor and the tank. Has anyone heard of this being...
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    2001 5.7 L EFI.

    Not trying to steal this but I am having similar issue so maybe this will be the same problem. I am having the same issue with a 2001 5.7 L EFI. Yesterday it was tough to start, but ran for 5 minutes ok, then then I turned it off and then another tough start and then it ran for about a minute...
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    Remanufactured Outboards

    Looking for a 250 HP or higher outboard. Anyone deal with any of these remanufacturer sellers? New motors are close to 20,000. Used motors seem like such a risk, I see a lot of recent year models for sale that have had power heads redone or replaced which also makes me wonder about going new...
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    Hole in Piston

    Yesterday motor (1995 225 HP Evinrude) was running great then the throttle got stuck around 3 quarter throttle. Had to turn motor off. I got the throttle back to neutral. I think a bolt fell off of something and was jamming the linkage, I found a loose bolt that looks like it came off the...
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    Alpha Sticking in Reverse

    I had bellows, trim senders and shift cable replaced in the spring on my 2001 Alpha Drive. When I put the boat in reverse and try to go to neutral it seems tight and then I have to go past neutral to get out of reverse. I tried adjusting cable at linkage and so did the mechanic. He now states...
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    Water in gear oil reservoir

    I had a very small amount of emulsified water in the bottom of my reservoir on my 2001 Alpha outdrive. Someone suggested it may be condensation. It has been the rainiest month in history in this area. Has anyone ever had this where it was just condensation and not a seal or water pump problem...
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    Sand in Carb

    A friend of mine has a 1995 350 MAG four barrel with a Weber carb that was rebuilt last year. He had to take it there again and when the guy opened it he said there was fine sand particles inside which he showed to my friend before doing the cleaning and repairs. He had a Mercruiser water...
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    2001 5.7 EFI Spark Plugs

    What AC Delco spark plug do you use for a 2001 5.7 L EFI Alpha Gen II motor? I found the Mercruiser number but no cross reference. I thought it was MR43T but I'm also seeing MR43LTS listed. Mercruiser cross reference to NGK is BPR6EFS which doesn't seem to cross reference to either one of these...
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    Aftermarket Lower Units

    After replacing everything twice and although my lower unit holds pressure and vacuum I'm stil getting water in the gear oil. Now the mechanic is suggesting the driveshaft is worn or pitted. At this point it seems it may be better and cheaper to replace the lower unit with an SEI aftermarket...
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    Mercury Rejuvinate

    Has anyone tried the Mercury Rejuvenate oil?
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    Water in Gear Oil

    I have a 1995 225 and last summer it had a very small amount of water getting in the gear oil. I had the water pump and the seals replaced and thought everything was fixed. I just pulled the screw last weekend and it was completely white. I would have thought it would have separated by now since...
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    Water Pressure Gauge

    I have a 1995 225 HP Evinrude and my water pressure gauge didn't wok at the beginning of the season and I replaced it and it was ok since. My question is should there be water at the gauge? If not what could be wrong? I know where it is hooked up at the motor but I'm not sure what that part...
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    Water Temp Gauge Sender

    I'm hooking up a Teleflex Outboard Water Temp gauge on my 1995 225 Hp Evinrude and there is a hole for the sender on each bank near the thermostat. I already have a water pressure gauge and I realize this won't truly be in the water but figure it will give me a little better of an idea if...
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    Aftermarket Power Packs

    Has anyone used aftermarket power packs? I'm looking at CDI. Are they just as good? I have a 1995 225 HP Evinrude and I'm losing spark on the starboard bank, when I tap on the top of the power pack they fire back up.
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    Blocked Exhaust holes and problem cleared

    I had this posted somewhere else but thought it may be lost since there are so many posts and thought everyone would find this unusual. I have a 1995 225 HP Evinrude that stalls and will only keep running if I try and keep it revved up. I've tried new filters and pickup. Then this happened...
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    225 HP Evinrude stalls after 20 mins.

    This is a long one but figure it will help answer future questions. Here goes. I have a 1995 225 HP Evinrude. It has ran ok last fall when I bought the boat and ok this summer, except for some minor idling problems at times, but would be ok after revving it up a few times in neutral. Yesterday...
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