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    Dash got ripped out!

    And calling grate lakes marine for a wiring harness (too) would probably be a good start at making this ordeal as easy as possible...Edit: where do you live?
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    What are the details of this 40HP Sea Pro?

    0G159164 comes up to be a 1995 MERCURY SEA PRO 40 MH/ALT model number 1041207RD. The L should make it a Long shaft. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/30-2-cyl--0g055314-thru-0g760299 https://boatmaxonline.com/blogs/news/shaft-length-guide
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    Trim Control Rubber Boot?

    Going to be hard to find as it's not available any longer but you should be looking for VP number 3857772 though it's a kit...
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    95 Reinneil- Temp gauge jumping up and down

    Sort of depends on what engine you may have...Inside the following link, click on the links that mentions 'Where to Find Mercruiser Stern Drive and Engine serial numbers'..., https://forums.iboats.com/threads/miscellaneous-mercruiser-information.323278/
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    Shift shaft has 12 degrees of play.

    In this case you might want to stay with SEI parts only because I do believe (not 100% certain though) over the years Merc had changed a design to the shift spool and it "might" tend to create a different challenge for installation purposes without proper documentation paperwork to follow along...
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    Shift shaft has 12 degrees of play.

    Have you seen the following video yet?
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    95 Reinneil- Temp gauge jumping up and down

    If the engine was overheating then depending on engine model you have and accessories installed on the engine, generally you'd also be hearing a warning horn sound off once the engine gets too hot usually at which is typically about 196 degrees or more. Being your temp swing is probably from...
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    Gimbal Housing Studs for a Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1. Need the specific part # or size for these.

    56296 --STUD, (.437-20 x 4.750), GIMBAL HOUSING TO TRANSOM PLATE Item number 2, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30872/2203/40 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/r-mr-alpha-one-transom-assembly-1983-1-1
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    Volvo Penta exhaust riser

    Yes...Nice find ta79pr, should be item number 16, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/999222/part-sections/54142860 ^, Blake0192 Might want to check if # 28 & 29 is there too just for a reference point. Also Item 30, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/999222/part-sections/54160574
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    4.3l mercruiser no start when hot

    Engine serial number is? What year?
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    Anode Bolts Mercruiser Alpha One Gen One 3.0

    Do you or the better half do Ebay stuff? Try running the original merc part number 55989A8 through Ebay as it seems you "can" find some of them at a lower cost vs checking the new number 97-8M0030655. The ones for $42.50 say afatermarket but i wouldn't trust the material used as that could...
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    Volvo Tilt/Trim Sensor

    Hi, there is a cotter pin retainer on the inside of the boat that goes around the rubber. Have you removed the cotter pin before pulling on the wires...
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    Cant seem to find information on motor.

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/faq-for-mercury-mariner-outboards.447800/ 40C ELTO 6E9-502151 - 1987 Though the year guide has the model year at 1987, running the serial number pops up a 40 ELPTO from 1989 that you ought to be able to use as a parts guide if needed...
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    anybody need a good used prop shaft??????????????

    lol, Oh Bt Doctur, with a title like that, you are going to have every forum Mod in the joint coming in for a looksie. 👀 😳😁
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    cannot find model year for 228R using serial number

    0M071173 comes up as an MERCRUISER 5.7L ALPHA ENGINE ONLY model number 4311225N1. https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercruiser/oem-parts/stern-drive/1998/4311225n1?mdl=IQCK0R&q=0M071173 That serial number should make the engine right around the 2002-03 ish era… Maybe @Yegboats can confirm the year.
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    Y pipe

    Being the starboard side then maybe it could also be the mercruiser shift cable bellows has torn apart or the mercruiser lower transom mounted anode bolt area is becoming an issue. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/outdrive-transom-mount-bolts-loose-merc-alpha-1.176514/...
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    Bravo III Wiring

    Is the stern drive in the full up or full down position right now? or in the middle somewhere? If the trailer up button seems to work then the pump itself should be working fine, but maybe it's the trim up limit switch is set at a position that it won't allow the drive to trim up a bit more as...
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    Y pipe

    What is your description of left side? Left side of boat facing forward/bow = port side of boat. Facing front of engine/looking towards rear/aft/stern of boat, left = starboard side of boat when facing bow.
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    95 Reinneil- Temp gauge jumping up and down

    Does it jump around fast or slow...Such as key on key off type scenario or slow such as normal temperature to a low temperature then back up? Plus, 'any overheating/to high temperature readings/going to max temp? Did this start before or after any service work performed?
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    2007 Mercruise 5.0 TKS engine issues

    Thinking you may have either a bad TKS diode or a clog within the carburetor.
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