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    New Starter for 4.3l 3 post solenoid

    On another board (Bayliner?) there was a discussion on finding a marine PMGR starter with a metal ring gear, but I don't recall what came of it. I asked the tech guy at ARCO about this and he didn't feel it was a significant issue. I replaced the old direct drive Delco style with an ARCO about 5...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Hot exhaust passes thru the lower unit and I do think that the water tube gaskets can soften or melt if you lost all cooling water. That's how the thru the prop exhaust works...thru the lower unit...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    How about the water tube grommets?
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    Lost All Steering on Bravo 3 Outdrive

    A lotta work. Engine needs to come out…unless you can fit yourself in that little space….
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    New Starter for 4.3l 3 post solenoid

    The plastic gear is the part of the gear reduction drive system in the newer PMGR starters. I like ARCO for starters and alternators…
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    New Starter for 4.3l 3 post solenoid

    If your boat came with the 4-terminal solenoid that's what you need, if the solenoids are the same otherwise just swap them.
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    Boat will run perfect in neutral and will rev up in neutral but will die instantly

    fuel supply system Vent, anti siphon valve, pick up tube in tank.
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    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    So basically the problem is the engine won't turn up past 3,000 rpm but it has in the past. I would start with all the basics first, dump out the fuel filter, what does the fuel look like? water? crud/debris? check the antisiphon valve, if this is corroded and sticky the engine will idle ok and...
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    Down the rabbit whole again... King Cobra Spit fire

    You may need a new ESA module that will work with the electronic ignition, or else you won't be able to shift it to neutral when you have it in the water and there's a load on the prop. Call CDI electronics and tell them what you're doing and they should be able to suggest one of the ones they...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PWTR - severe overheat - thought I was on fire - troubleshooting Questions

    Yeah that’s def too hot. Mine shows 160 at idle might rise to 175 after coming off plane but any hotter and I start looking for problems
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PWTR - severe overheat - thought I was on fire - troubleshooting Questions

    Your cooling system is the same as what I have on the Cobra except for the impeller. It is a cool manifolds system in that the manifolds should be getting cool water the whole time the engine is running, even when the stat is closed. When the stat opens the manifolds will get a little warmer due...
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    Can't hear VHF with the engine on

    I added a Standard Horizon speaker to my SH VHF, works well!
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    Any reason I couldn't run the engine without the drive attached?

    Might want to stuff a rag in the driveshaft bellows to keep water from the exhaust bellows from spraying into it…
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    Volvo Penta 4.3

    Electric fuel pump? If so how is power being sent to the pump after the engine starts? Volvo's way is different than the Merc way. Mine still has a mechanical pump, but all the newer ones need to have a safe way of powering the fuel pump after the engine starts.
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    1993 Mercruiser 350 Ski Magnum carbed oil type

    BTW the only automotive engine I have with a flat tappet cam is my '98 Jeep Grand Cheroke with 4.0 liter six, it is quiet as can be with a steady diet of Valvoline MaxLife 10w/30. 182,000 miles. And this oil is not high in zinc, IIRC about 860 PPM On the other hand the Merc Syn Blend 25/50 is a...
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