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    Depends on if it was loose enough that choke wouldn’t open. If choke stayed closed would expect it eventually would foul the plugs and...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 07 mercruiser 4.3 no start.
    Use a VM to test Key switch could be the issue- so are you getting 12 v out of the key switch in run? If no probably the switch. if...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Only 3 Drain Locations?.
    that may be depending on what cooling system you have I think you could have as many as 7 or as few as 1 (single point drain). issue is...
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    I am assuming your old boat does not have power steering and the new engine does? the 8-10" long metal tube in the water intake hose is...
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    Scott06 reacted to 1960 Starflite's post in the thread MC1 anodes with Like Like.
    3 blade aluminum on pontoon and 4 blade on Mercruiser. Boats sit in water May to October, no electric at mine or surrounding docks. Our...
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    The over flow fuel line on the intake helps the fire start faster, so you don’t waste time just getting a whiff of smoke… the marine...
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    Yes and we know you have enough pictures already to start your quadrajet only fans site… if you know the principles of how it should...
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    No what do lugs on cap look like? Mine tend to get green oxidation after a few years.
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Over heat alarm.
    There are three switches on engine which can make alarm sound - high engine temp, low oil pressure, and low drive lube bottle . All...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark.
    Turn distributor while cranking. If backfiring yes timing is wrong reading this wonder if you had a grounding issue on distributor to...
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    Scott06 reacted to trashboat's post in the thread 1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark with Like Like.
    Replaced the sensor again and have spark now, third time is the charm. Still won't fire but I suspect that's a timing issue, had it...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread MC1 anodes.
    What prop are you running. I had zero issues with aluminum annodes in fresh when I ran aluminum props. went to a big 4 blade revolution...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 07 mercruiser 4.3 no start.
    Cycle the man overboard switch if it dies when you put key to run it’s loosing ignition this way. found that out the hard way … when...
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    that is it if you click on the pic of this intake manifold off a 165 (just swagging the engine has to be a 3.0 or 165 st 6 by pic) you...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 07 mercruiser 4.3 no start.
    Does it run when holding the key to start?
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