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    I might have mixed fluids in trim

    1995 5.7 efi mercruiser. I topped up my trim reservoir with motor oil as reccommended by the Seloc book. Now I'm reading in another manual that it may be transmission fluid. Am I in trouble? What should I do now? Thanks, Bill
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    fuel filter 5.7l

    Hi All,<br />Mercruiser 5.7litre alpha 1.<br />I can't get the fuel filter canister off.<br />I am using a strap wrench, and am reefing on it as room permits.<br />The wrench did work on the oil filter,but will not budge the fuel filter. Is there fuel pressure there or something that is...
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    Merc Manual

    Can someone point me in the right direction for the online Mercruiser manual for my unit?<br />1995<br />Engine OF430147<br />Stern Drive OF560342<br /><br />The only ones I see semm to start with OM?<br /><br />Thank you.<br />Bill
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    power steering control valve zerk

    1995 Mercruiser, alpha 1, 5.7l.<br />OK, I've looked everywhere for the grease fitting on the power steering. Both the clymers and Selock books say that there is one. Can anyone point me in ther right direction? Does the cable need lubrication, or how should I service the system for spring?<br...
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    Turn the key - get a click

    Hi everybody.<br />1995 5.7 EFI alpha.<br />All I get is a click when trying to start.<br />It eventually turns over and starts right up after a few minutes of trying, including wiggling the shifter and kill switch.<br />It seems to catch when it feels like it and I'm afraid that next time, it...
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    Backfire through carb when accelerating

    Hi Everybody<br />I posted this question on 1 other board for good luck, so I apologise if you saw it there too.<br /><br />I have a 1985 2.5 litre OMC stringer with 2 barrel rochester carb.<br />When I accelerate, either hard for water skiing, or really lightly, as in a marina, the thing...
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