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brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

i remembered while i was using my multimeter to test for 12v while cranking. the only way i would get a reading is. with the red probe...

Jun 27, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

Tested on my tractor The spark tester works

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

I will try the spark tester on my tractor when I get home. And give the results

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

Ok I tested the positive on the coil while turning it over. I got 9v and no spark. So I ran a wire from the positive on the battery to...

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

I have dual engines and there is about a foot of space between them

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

wouldnt fire

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

That is not what i wanted to hear, but its better than being fully attached to the starter. It will not be fun to get to it. The engine...

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

Is the starter solenoid built into the starter or is it a seperate part.

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

Went to the boat today to replace the pickup and coil. the engine wouldn't start. didn't have a helper to man the key to test the bypass...

Jun 26, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

ok

Jun 25, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

i bought a new coil when i got the pickup coil too. so when i get a chance i will replace the parts on the motor.

Jun 24, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

ok thanks.

Jun 23, 2025
brian3127 replied to the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start.

having trouble understanding, what the starter solenoid has to do with the hard starting. then engine turns over just fine

Jun 23, 2025
brian3127 posted the thread older carburetated mercruiser 5.7 hard start in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

Rochester quadrajet carb. How many pumps do you give your engine at the throttle to get it started. I put a spark tester on the engine...
Jun 23, 2025

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