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    Alpha one drive issue diagnosis

    2005 4.3L Mercruiser with an Alhpa one outdrive. Closed cooling, 190 hp, TKS. Engine serial # OW311876. Drive OW562120. Note: on the engine, it says Nov 2004 production. Symptoms in water: In forward, engine stalls as soon as it is put into gear. In reverse, engine will rev up. Neither...
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    mercruiser coupler substitution steel vs aluminum

    Recently I replaced the coupler in my 5.7/Bravo 3 set up, and in another thread here a gentleman suggested that I substitute the coupler that is made of steel vs. the stock aluminum since this was my second coupler to go out in 2 years. This worked great, and the substituted part even has a zirc...
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    new guy/ salmon/ downriggers/ pole length/ line weight

    New guy here; at least to fishing for salmon with downriggers (Puget sound and area 7). I have been boating 45 years, and caught a million salmon commercial fishing with a net- but new to this. I have 2 electric cannon downriggers and am trying to get set up for my first day. I bought some $40...
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    bravo 3 gear lube monitor hose questions

    I have a 2004 Mercruiser 5.0 SN OW003759 with Bravo 3 SN OW108118. the gear lube hose has become disconnected from the outdrive housing. I have spent 2 hours feeling around back there, plus tried buying a remote camera, but cannot find where it is supposed to go. I am afraid I will have to pull...
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    95 Evinrude 9.9 / 4 stroke / tilt

    I just picked up a 9.9 four stroke model number EIOFEXEOC. I want to use it for a kicker on my 2005 Trophy 2052, with an OMC brackett. It appears that the motor will only tilt down to a state that is about 10 degrees up from parallel to the mounting plate. I need it to go down as far as possible...
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    Alignment tool: OEM vs aftermarket

    I own a 2004 Bravo 3, a 2005 Alpha One, and a Volvo with an outdrive. I am currently working on the Bravo 3, and want to buy a good alignment tool. The local supplier here tells me that the Merc part 91-805475A1 is better than the Sierra tool- because the Merc OEM tool has a disc on it to help...
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    gear lube monitor connection to outdrive

    Noobie here. (as far as this DIY maintenance) 2004 merc 5.0L w/ Bravo 3. I just pulled the outdrive and engine to replace coupler. I have that under control- I think. But I cannot figure out how the gear lube monitor hose connects to the outdrive. I see the hose entering the transom assembly and...
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    Bravo 3 coupler? WILL NOT ENGAGE

    I have a 2004 Mercruiser 5.0 SN OW003759 with Bravo 3 SN OW108118. The coupler has gone out once before requiring an engine pull to replace. Now I have the same symptoms again- will not engage in forward or reverse, cables are free too move and appear to be fine and have full range of motion...
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    2005 Merc 4.3 Alpha1 closed overheat

    I have a 2005 4.3L Mercruiser with an Alhpa one outdrive. Closed cooling, 190 hp, TKS. Engine serial # OW311876. Note: on the engine, it says Nov 2004 production. It is overheating even at an idle. I had the seawater impellar replaced but no change in condition. I am looking for a drawing...
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