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    Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI Won't Start - No Sparky

    Thanks . . . :clap2: The numbers 'in play' are Original part = 1103799 (J1171) Received part = 1104096 (stamped on base), Delphi CZ20001 (manufacturer's box label), PSI-33000250 packing list/pick list, Z33000250 supplier label - placed over manufacturer's label. . . '33000250' might be the...
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    Time for a ‘new’ boat?

    Crisis often comes with opportunity. . . My current boat engine misfortune seems to be accelerating the interest in getting a ‘new’ (to me) boat. So, I may get the Admiral to come on a few boat shopping trips. :) My Criteria is . . . 12-15 years old 34-38 feet walk-around/forward cabin...
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    Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI Won't Start - No Sparky

    Looks like I got to take the center shaft out to replace the coil in the distributor . . . . . I think I'll be getting parts for the following . . . Coil 811639T Module 8M0123099/811637 (GM 399 5J18 ???) I think there is an even newer P/N for this . . . Rotor 8M6001253/808484 Cap 808483T3...
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    Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI Won't Start - No Sparky

    Quick update . . . The coil failed the Ohms test (#5) showing an 'open' circuit (It passed the other test #3 & #4. The ignition module has a P/N '399 5J18' printed on it. The small screws are rusted beyond hope and I could not remove them. So, I pulled the entire distributor to bring back...
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    Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI Won't Start - No Sparky

    Today was a perfect boating day . . . So, naturally the starboard engine would not start. :facepalm: The Port engine started right up, but the starboard engine was having nothing of it. . . numerous attempts. So, I called back to the house and told the family that it looks like a beach day...
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    Old(er) Mercury Small Outboard Swivel Bracket Repair ???

    Swivel Update . . . I heated the swivel to loosen its grip on the pivot pin and the 12 Ton press did the rest. . . . The newly made stainless steel pin seems to be a bit thicker wall tubing than the carbon steel pin. . . Here is the swivel put together for a test fit . . . . On to the...
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    Old(er) Mercury Small Outboard Swivel Bracket Repair ???

    Stainless steel swivel pin . . . Got it fabricated and did a test insert in the saddle for fit. . . I just got to push (pound/press) the old pin remains out of the swivel piece, and put the swivel and saddle back together.
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    Old(er) Mercury Small Outboard Swivel Bracket Repair ???

    I got the remains of the pivot pin out of the saddle. . . I had to cut the pin into half-rounds in order to get them to loosen up. .
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    Old(er) Mercury Small Outboard Swivel Bracket Repair ???

    Some progress to report . . . I got a few different types of cutting blades in hopes of being able to cut the top part of the pivot pin and free the pivot assembly from the saddle. A 5" "T" shank metal cutting blade did the trick (hand sawing), and I now have the 2 pieces separated. . . , I...
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    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    I ordered a new shutoff valve, but it looks like it may take a week or so to get here. Since I plan on using the motor this coming weekend, I put a temporary fuel shutoff in there . . . the kind for lawnmowers :D . . I'll just be opening the engine cover to turn it on/off. One thing I have...
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    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Another Update . . . After running well for a while, the motor started having fits . . . not running right, then running fine for a while . . . stupid thing :rolleyes: So, I replaced the fuel line that leads from the shut-off valve to the fuel pump with a clear hose to see if gas is making its...
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    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Update. . . (fixed :noidea: ) I tried out the 'repaired' carburetor this morning, and it did not seem to run any better than before. So, something else must be messed up . . . I'm thinking the float or fuel pump. . Anyway, enough fussing with that . . . bring on the new carburetor ( $57...
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    Old(er) Mercury Small Outboard Swivel Bracket Repair ???

    Update . . . I received the stainless steel bar stock that I ordered (actually it is a piece of SS NPT pipe) and re-measured everything with my micrometer. Existing carbon steel pivot pin measured at 0.873" The stainless steel material measured at 0.872" :) :thumb: So it looks like I got...
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    Bravo 4 Outdrive . . .

    Just came across this . . . The new prop forward drive from Mercruiser - Bravo 4. Not sure if it has been posted yet http://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/news/new-mercruiser-bravofours-forwardfacing-drive-with-smart-tow-system-delivers-total-control-for-tow-sports/
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    To Freedom (boat club) or not to Freedom that is my question....

    And just remember, no matter how rough it gets out there, you always want to keep the propellers in the water . . . :D .
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    Engine Oil Leak Mericruiser 4.3

    Looks like this . . . :noidea: Maybe eBay . . . many of the marine places sell through there and you may just find someone that has a new one in stock. Labor is going to be a killer
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    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    I found some of these 'plugs' on McMaster and ordered them yesterday . . . they arrived today !!! :eek: . I measured the holes in the carburetor body at about 4mm . . . these are 3/16" since McMaster did not have the metric sizes. Hopefully they will be a good enough fit. If that fails, I...
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    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    Thanks, I'll have to check the fuel line while the engine is operating . . . the tank is a bit of a gravity feed and there is a fuel pump that is built into the carb. Anyway . . . I think I found something that would explain the issues, and it is quite bizarre actually. I took a closer look...
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    1990 (ish) Yamaha 3 HP only runs on choke

    I inherited a 3 HP Yamaha OB a couple of years ago from a relative. The engine had been purchased at the end of the 1990 boating season, winterized and then never used. Single cylinder 3 HP, internal tank. . . . spotless :thumb: When I first got the engine, it was a bit cranky for having been...
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    Old(er) Mercury Small Outboard Swivel Bracket Repair ???

    Update . . . I re-built the carburetor and re-installed it . . . Got the saddle/swivel assembly off of the engine and now am going to work on seeing if I can get the pivot pin out. . . I am trying some conventional methods first (PB Blaster, CRC Freeze off, heating w/ torch . . . ) to see...
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