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nola mike replied to the thread Mercruiser trim up and trailer up non functional..

Just for funsies what are we working on?

Jul 2, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Throttle Only Button.

Sounds like you're already 1.5 beers done!

Jul 1, 2025
nola mike reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread engine shutdown with Like.

Did not see where you replaced the lower shift cable.

Jul 1, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Can't trim up ?.

Nice, they changed to sealed units at some point...

Jul 1, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread 1988 Bravo 1 Shift Cone Issues.

Thought I've read about those clutches being sanded to get some more life? Can it be flipped?

Jul 1, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Difficult to shift into forward 1998 4.3 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 1.

Does the lower cable move without resistance? Did you measure the play in the lower cable and the control box cable?

Jun 30, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Fuel question.

Multi port injection...been around since the 80's at least. On the mercs EFI usually refers to a throttle body injection.

Jun 30, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Can't trim up ?.

You have a trim sensor (that feeds your gauge) and a trim limit switch mounted on the drive. The limit switch is there to prevent the...

Jun 30, 2025
nola mike reacted to Bt Doctur's post in the thread Can't trim up ? with Like.

If you can trailer up the pump and solenoids are working ,whats not working is the trim limit switch on the transom. Locate the black...

Jun 30, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Help! Coupler Wobble and Alignment Issue? 2005 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha 1...

Is it the same amount of effort to turn/pull out the alignment tool regardless of engine rotation? Witness marks on the alignment tool...

Jun 28, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread spark from coil but not at plugs...

Indicates that you have some electrical impulse but maybe not enough to make it to the plugs. Correct that it wouldn't spark at all with...

Jun 28, 2025
nola mike reacted to Bondo's post in the thread Clever way to dry dock test new bellows for leaks with Like.

Ayuh,..... If the boat ain't floating, yer not testing it,..... The best bet, it do it right,....

Jun 27, 2025
nola mike reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Shift cable adjustment with Like.

Best video I have seen on it.

Jun 26, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Water leak.

Yeah missed that. The rest of the points stand.

Jun 24, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5.

Things that are easy to mess up: 1. Firing order. Check/double check. 2. #1 wire is in fact pointing at the #1 cylinder on the...

Jun 24, 2025

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