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    Need help with engine alignment

    So, I just finished installed the Gimbal Bearing. I went and checked the alignment. Alignment showed hitting in the bottom of the tool. I went ahead and raised the front engine mounts. I've been jumping in and out of the boat a dozen time and a total of 5/8 th of an inch has been raised but...
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    Boat not accelerate and vibrates crazy please help

    Sorry, So much going on and so little time but finally got the Gimbal housing OFF. I was very careful not to bust any thing along the way still managed to break the oil line port from the transom Picture with RED cap on. Can I replace this oil line port?
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    Boat not accelerate and vibrates crazy please help

    Can't do that please see picture. I believe the big vibration is gone but it was due to bilge took on water and wet plug wires. Little water was found, but I think it was because the bilge took on water due to bad auto float, water made its way through the gimbal bearing. No sir. No, I don't...
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    Boat not accelerate and vibrates crazy please help

    my 02 Larson with 4.3 V6 with Alpha1 G2 has been running very well until a few days ago, the lake was a little choppy and all of sudden it bogged down and can't even get on plane, I made it back to the dock slowly. On the driveway with engine running I can rev the RPM up easily, but will...
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    2002 4.3 V6 Starter clicking sometime

    New battery but, occasionally starter is still clicking sometime and other time it will crank right up. I would say 50 percent of the time it will just click but, eventually after 3-5 tries it will fire right up. Does it sound I need a starter? Or solenoid unit? I'd like to have this issue...
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    Oil/water filter separation

    I just wonder if this part is really just an ordinary oil filter. Can I just install a regular oil filter in there? Thank you in advance.
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    Bilge Pump fail to turn on automatically.

    My bilge pump failed to to turn on by itself, but will turn on if I activate the switch. It appears to me that the float switch is not working. I have looked around but can't see the float, perhaps it has an internal float or sorts. Can someone tell me how to fix the float issue or do I have...
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    Shift Cable Bellows replacement

    Folks, While I'm going to do the bellows. What else should I replace while I'm in there? Thank you for all your help. BTW, this is an 02 Larson 4.3 V6 Mercruiser.
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    Confuse on Alpha one 2002 4.3 L

    I have an 02 Larson with 4.3 V6 Mercruiser. How do I know if my sterndrive is an Alpha one or Alpha gen II. Thank you for your help.
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    Crack hose

    Folks, Please take a look at the picture. Am I in trouble? Does this hose has to be fixed right away? The small crack flexible hose is right next to the big exhuast hose. I have no clue what this is. Please, I need all your advice.
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    Takes on some water

    "boat was anchored in the midd "boat was anchored in the middle of a lake with engine OFF, started to hear the sum pump came ON too often. Found water dripping in from the stern where the exhuast tube thingy rubbery. Not sure if it ribs or what. But anyways, is this something I should be...
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    Rooky still learning

    "Can you guys tell me what typ "Can you guys tell me what type of lube should go in the first pix? And why I'm loosing quite a bit? The second pix reservour. What does this do? Sorry for being a noob, but I guess that's why they call learning."
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    What are the functions of these

    "Folks, Sorry for being su "Folks, Sorry for being such a noop. Can you guys take a look at the pics 1 and 2. And tell what are they and what kind of fluid should I use for each of them? Thank you very much. This is my first winterize"
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    How many quart of engine oil

    I have an 02 V6 4.3 Merc. How I have an 02 V6 4.3 Merc. How many quart of engine oil does this thing take?. I don't want to over filled the thing. Thank you.
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    Very hot hub but just on one side

    "Folks, The right side of my "Folks, The right side of my trailer hub is very hot when the other is just warm after an hour in of driving. I checked the brake shoes and bearings all seems fine. What could cause the right side to heat up? Thank you in advance. Do you think flushing...
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