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    Volvo penta 4.3 2006 fuel rail injector socket detached

    While this one is sold, here's a good photo of your part number in question to maybe help match up what ESGWheel found, https://www.ebay.com/itm/266072345441?nma=true&si=RrlUSm%252F75O8Z0HlRWT9Jh7MMyuU%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 And of course call to confirm but...
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    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    See item number 2 which is the blue plug in question, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31850/11652/250 PLUG KIT, (.500-13) Royal Blue 8M0119211
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    2002 4.3L mercruiser

    Is your engine carbureted or fuel injection? Engine serial number handy? If carbureted, first thoughts may be either Oil pressure switch issue or internal Alternator issue. Does the lanyard safety switch turn off the engine?
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    Mercury 60 (6HP) Serial# 2080810 Tune-Up Help

    A quick history fact for us all today here on this June 4... In my search of your parts request, I just ran across that today is E. Carl Kiekhaefer birthday. An unwavering commitment to quality is a Mercury Marine hallmark, and that characteristic has direct roots to its founder, E. Carl...
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    3.0L TKS Spacer Block Missing

    Well even the service manual has left a bit of info out on this one too, https://www.manualslib.com/manual/822660/Mercruiser-Gm4.html?page=100#manual I'd venture to say that since Merc has been using this front engine mount spacer block since the early 60's, there's something to it...
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    2010 4.3L TKS Thunderbolt Ignition Troubleshooting

    Haven’t thoroughly read the whole thread, more of a glance… but if it’s basically not starting while hot?/ very hard to start, then it’s more probable of either being the TKS diode or the TKS temperature switch...
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    Object? found in bell housing exhaust port

    One name for it would be exhaust flapper as there are a few names for them, which is about the same as you will see in the following thread linked, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/extra-parts-where-do-they-go.765891/#post-5853842
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    4.3 firing order - this sequence looks wrong

    To start, the numbering system in the first photo is off… 4 & 2 are swapped incorrectly… 2 is up front 4 in the middle. https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/articles/mercruiser-43l-mechanical-specifications
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 serial # help

    Your serial number 0D628748 comes up as an 1992 MERCRUISER R.H. ROTATION ALPHA, GEN 2, 1.98:1 Stern Drive, Model Number 5010198ES.
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    2019 Volvo V8 380 C-M won't start unless i give it throttle

    With this engine model there may be a different name to use regarding fault codes that I'm not aware of but I'll ask, since you have a tech pro scan tool, Are there any stored or active fault codes? While this doesn't seem correct in theory, it's been recently mentioned that if there are any...
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    engine identification

    https://www.mercruiserparts.com/65-jet-0d283222-thru-0g760299 From what I can make out If the serial number ends 78 (0G086278) then it would be a 1994 90HP ELPTO, Model Number 1090412PD (3 cylinder?)
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    350 Mag Mpi hard to start when warm or hot

    You get nothing when one of the batteries is selected? Loose battery cable perhaps at the switch should battery be truly good. Might also be time for new spark plugs and check the plug wires to make sure they're functioning correctly too.
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    350 Mag Mpi hard to start when warm or hot

    May want to check and maybe replace your IAC muffler too.
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    350 Mag Mpi hard to start when warm or hot

    Just thinking out loud but I’m starting to wonder if we’re starting to see a pattern with the Bravo engine models that stopped using water check valves to stop hot water from getting to any one of the designed cool fuel systems… The Gen 2 uses one at either side of the cool fuel depending on 3...
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    350 MAG no hot start

    Exhaust Manifold Drain Check Valve Operation: Engines with 3‑point drain, single‑point drain, and air‑actuated drain systems are equipped with drain check valves on the exhaust manifolds. The check ball within the valve is forced upward by water pressure from the seawater pump. This seals the...
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    Trying to find correct spark plug for my engine

    Your OEM MerCruiser spark plug part number is 33-816336Q which right now crosses over to NGK, BPR6EFS... 'Though AC-Delco plug number MR43LTS is just as nice of a choice too if you run across them in your research. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/3-0l-gm-181-i-l4-1-1998-0l010042-thru
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    Year?

    1991 Outboard 40 [ELPTO] Model number 1040412LD https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury/oem-parts/outboard/1991/1040412ld?mdl=VLRBMA&q=0D036338
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    350 MAG no hot start

    Just a few other things to consider trying too for you below too. To remove the hose you’d remove the bolt to the right in your photo going into the Gen 3 cool fuel module, see item number 38, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31749/11652/70 Make sure there’s no fuel inside the...
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    350 MAG no hot start

    Engine serial number? Year of boat? What stern drive model?
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