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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    I ended up getting quicksilver parts. Now I just have to wait for them. Thanks again for helping me troubleshoot this problem.
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    Or even Wuffe Marine parts, they are a little cheaper but don't know anything about their parts. What do you folks think?
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    Well I did the check as stated above and it points to the ign sensor, just as someone stated. I also found the cap inside was very corroded so I am going to replace, sensor, cap and rotor. Is Sierra a good make for the replacement parts? I found on ebay 94.00 for all three parts made by Sierra...
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    I will go thru this later today but if I need an ignition coil is it mercrusier specific? Dealer only item or can I use an aftermarket one? What is a good manufacturer to use? If it is an ign module or ign sensor I assume those are mercrusier specific or can I use other manufacturers like Denso...
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    I brought this boat 3-4yrs old. Nothing has been done since I owned it. The s/n could be off in the 3rd digit, it's rubbed off partially. Does that change my diagnostic work on the ignition system? Thanks for the help.
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    Can you send me the trouble shooting guide? Thanks
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    Ok, just saw that I have a tb-5 ignition. So now that I know that where do I go from here. Thanks
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    It has a traditional ignition coil and it also has an ignition module or amplifier. The engine model is MCM whatever that means.
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    I am not sure what a tb-5 is? The engine S/N is M323847 and the model is MCM 4.3 L. It is a 2 barrel carb with 2 wires coming out the dist. Thank you
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    It is a 2 wire. Can the boat dealership test these module's? Or do they just buy it and hope for the best? How can I be sure if they can't be tested, these are not cheap items?
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    ok I can do that but the last time I tried to remove the distributor cap I could not get it off, it seemed like it was sealed on the housing. So what will this tell me and how does it influence the trouble shooting? What am I going to knowing if its 2 or 3 wires? I don't have a wiring diagram...
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    How can I tell if I have two wire or three wire? I'm pretty sure it is the original equip since I owned it from 06 and on.
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    I have an 03 I/O mercruiser 4.3 and just tried starting after sitting 3 wks. Checked fuel at carb inlet and it is getting it from pump. Checked coil for voltage and it is getting 12 v on purple wire a ign coil. Checked for continuity at ign coil and it is not open so I figured that could be ok...
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    Engine RPM hunts while at constant throttle

    I hope I can explain this but after the boat has gets on plane while the throttle is at a constant position, the rpm's will not remain constant. It is not a miss just seems like at times the engine doesn't have the power and then catches causing the rpm to change. It just seems like this started...
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    Exhaust manifold temperature

    I have an 03 4.3L V6 mercruiser I/O and yesterday out on the water I was checking the engine over and felt the tops of each manifold and the right side was cool to the touch and the left side was much hotter. Is this normal? Im curious because I was caught up in some seaweed and until I got it...
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    Help with finding a Telescoping ladder that fits

    Hi folks, maybe there is someone that has done the research but I am looking to replace a single step windline ladder on my glastron with a 3 or 4 step telescoping one. One hitch is that it has to fit my existing mounts. So I am looking for one with an inside dimension between the two top rails...
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    Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

    While I was pulling my boat out of the water someone mentioned I was missing an anode on the flat portion of the outdrive (right above where the prop spins). There is a round aluminum disc about 3" dia. with a threaded hole in the center. He said that the anode screwes into this. There is a...
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    BUNK BOARD HARDWARE...galvanized vs SS

    I am replacing my bunk boards and trying to decide on whether to use 1.5"x5/16 stainless steel carriage bolts or galvanized ones. The cost difference in 48 bolts is like 3 times plus the nuts and washers. I only go to the lakes and never near any saltwater. Should I spend the extra money or go...
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    Need new battery for boat...are marine batteries required??

    I need to replace the starting battery in my boat, 4.3L I/O Mercruiser. It has two posts for each pos/neg for the bat cable and aux wires. Are there specific maring type batteries I need to buy or will an automotive battery with two posts each work as well? Can I get one of these at walmart or...
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    Need expalanation on carpeting new bunk boards

    This is my first time doing this so I need explicit instructions on how to recarpet my bunk boards. What type staples do I need and will a staple gun work or do I need some type of nail? Is there something I need to do to the boards before hand, any prep work? How about folding the ends? What is...
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