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  1. Bondo

    Carb to MPI problem 2011 Merc 4.3

    Ayuh,..... Carbs rarely wear out, they just get crud in 'em,..... Clean fuel is a Must,..... A carb kit is 20 bucks or so,..... a new carb is a few hundred bucks,....
  2. Bondo

    Battery issue Mercruiser 3.0

    Ayuh,..... Was the battery still on the charger when at 13.7v,..?? If not, I'm doubting yer meter,..... A fully charged battery oughta be just over 12v,.... You should see 13.7v or so, with the motor running, 'n the alternator charging,....
  3. Bondo

    Idles, no power

    Ayuh,..... Pull the motor,...... You've got serious problems,...... Or do a leak-down test to see whether it's rings or valves,....
  4. Bondo

    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    Ayuh,...... Not much saltwater in Wisconsin,... Rust will never be an issue for you,..... As for winterizing,...... Air don't freeze,...... 'n a drained block will never crack,.....
  5. Bondo

    Grounding studs on bell housing

    Ayuh,..... That'll work,....
  6. Bondo

    SX-M Drain Hole

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... 3/8" 16 it is,.....
  7. Bondo

    1989 Imperial

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... Start by cleaning both ends of both battery cables to shiny metal Clean,.... Corrosion may allow voltage, but block amperage from the battery to the starter / block,.... The slave solenoid should be on top of the motor, look for yellow/ red wires...
  8. Bondo

    Twin 4.3 audible alarm

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,........ That's how it's done,...... One of them, or their wiring is goin' to ground, triggerin' the alarm,.....
  9. Bondo

    5.7 hard start

    Ayuh,..... The hose barb at the tank is supposed to be an anti-siphon valve, aka: a check- valve,......
  10. Bondo

    Boat starts perfect but shuts off after 20 mins of driving

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... As noted, We've gotta know what motor, 'n by whom, as well as the vintage of it,..... A serial number is a big help in Id'n it,....
  11. Bondo

    Transom replacement on Sears Gamefisher

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Knock / drill out the rivets, cut new plywood pieces, 'n use Ssteel nuts, 'n bolts, of new pop-rivets to hold it all together,.....
  12. Bondo

    Prop problems?

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Napa might have a sierra replacement coupler for it,....
  13. Bondo

    2017 19' Chaparral H2O leans right

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Move some of the stuff on the starboard side, to the portside, til it balances,...... Could be batteries, anchors, whatever,.....
  14. Bondo

    Oil pressure dropping

    Ayuh,..... A 350 likes to run 4600 / 4800 rpms @ wot,.... Even 5000 won't hurt it,....
  15. Bondo

    Idles, no power

    Ayuh,..... I wouldn't discount a drive problem either,.....
  16. Bondo

    Trim oil leak into bilge

    Ayuh,.... So remove whatever is in yer way,.....
  17. Bondo

    Exhaust leak from lower unit?

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... The grey film is dried minerals from the water, probably lime, like I always got in Lake Ontario,..... Just so ya know, there are idle relief ports in the transom housing just down inside where yer finger is too..... Only when runnin' along in gear does all...
  18. Bondo

    Engine starts, idles for 10 seconds then dies

    Ayuh,..... My guess is,.... The fuel pump oil pressure switch is dying,.... The fuel pump runs off the starter, while crankin', then the fuel pump is suppose to be powered by the oil pressure safety switch,.... If that switch is failing, while crankin', the float bowl fills, it runs...
  19. Bondo

    Mercruiser 470 - Cam Seals Repair Questions

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Pull the outdrive 1st,..... it's only 8 nults,....
  20. Bondo

    Need Advice on Towing Performance

    Ayuh,..... Yer askin' alot from a 3.0l motor,.... The best easiest answer for a short term cure is to drop 2" of pitch on the prop for the week yer overloading it,..... Switching to stainless isn't going to help, without also droppin' the pitch,....
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