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  1. henry1357

    Leg lowering under load

    Hi everyone More problems with new boat, The leg on bravo 3 lowers by itself under way could this be air There is no oil escaping from the rams at the back of boat and the reservoir is up to level Thanks in advance Henry
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    6.2 mpi timing issue mercruiser om670840

    Hi everyone i have just rebuilt my mercruiser 6.2 mpi and all was well until i took it out on the lake boat running rough sounds like its missing and won't rev fully tried turning the distributor to adjust the timing but no different i believe it it is a timing issue and have read that this...
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    mercruiser 6.2 mpi distributor plug

    hi everyone i have recently reinstalled my engine in my boat (sea ray select 220 6.2 mpi) and there is a socket on the distributor that i can't find anything on the loom to plug in to it. engine is running fine on muffs and am going to do a lake test thursday. what i am asking is this socket...
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    fuel level fault

    Hi everyone i have just reinstalled my 6.2mpi merc in to amy new boat engine is running and all is well apart from a fault on the dash which says fault fuel level, also on the engine there is a plug with fuel line 1/2 which i can't find a plug on the loom to plug into it have photos but can't...
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    damaged gelcoat

    Hi everyone i have noticed my gellcoat is damaged on the bottom of my boat, it has gone down to to fibreglass, what i am asking is will this leak and does it need repairing immediately. the damage is at the leading edge of the hull probably damaged in a rough docking, it is about 4 inches long...
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    no oil to push rods

    Hi everyone i have just purchased a sea ray 220 with the engine completely in dismantled. the engine is a 6.2 mpi v8 mercruiser 2004 i have managed to get it back together and running apart from the fact there is no oil coming out of any of the push rods. i have only fired up the engine for...
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    oil in bilge v6 mercruiser

    Hi all I have a v6 mercruiser which had a slight oil leak last summer, i put up with it through the summer and just topped up oil when needed. Have gone down the boat yard to get ready for the summer yesterday and there is no oil showing on the dipstick and has all leaked in to the bilge. am...
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    Engine stops when up to temp

    Hi everyone Have just replaced the long block on mercruiser v6 4.3 vortec, but when I'm trying to adjust the timing the engine stops and won't start after about 10 mins running. I'll leave till the next day and it starts fine again for another ten minutes and then stops again. Seems to only...
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    Timing question v6 vortec 1998

    Hi everyone What is timing procedure for my engine and how do I determin if I have TB 4 or TB5 This is a new engine that has just been installed Regards Henry
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    Prime oil pump new engine

    Hi everyone What is the best way to prime oil pump/engine on new vortex v6 4.3 mercruiser engine... Thanks in advance Henry
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    V6 mercruiser engine removal procedure

    Hi l Looks like I have to rebuild my engine, what is he correct procedure. Obviously I will remove all cables and pipes connected between boat an engine. Do I then remove manifolds, undo engine mounts and lift out or is it more complicated Thanks in advance Henry
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    Replace valve spring 1998 v6 mercruiser

    Hi everyone Valve spring broke while out yesterday, managed to get a new one on today but it doesn't seem to be pulling the valve right up( about 1/8 inch lower than the rest) Valve moves up and down freely buy hand. Cant find a compression tester anywhere here in spain and am going home to...
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    Broken valve spring

    Hi everyone Loud tapping rattling while out today, crawled back in on idle. Took valve cover off and have a broken valve spring. What do I do now just replace spring or is it more serious Thanks in advance Henry
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    Exhaust and riser torque settings

    Hi everyone Can you please tell me torque settings for v6 4.3 mercruiser 1998 Lots of different one online , just need some clarification Also what my oil pressure shoul be Thanks in advance Henry
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    Sea water cooled manifold and riser gasket set up 1998 v6 4.3 mercruiser

    Hi everyone What gaskets do I need between manifold and 3 in riser 2 hole or 4 hole What ones do need between riser and elbow 3or4hole Seen so many conflicting answers Thanks in advance Henry
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    milky oil/gunge in rocker/valve covers v6 4.3 mercruiser 1998

    Hi everyone Noticed a slight tapping yesterday out on my boat, came in and found milky gunge in oil filler. oil on dipstick is fine no sign of water, boat has been run about 12 hours since service. power seems fine wot where it should be. slight rust on joints of exhaust risers tapping is...
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    mercruiser alpha one leg torn hose question

    I have a torn hose between leg and boat , i believe its the exhaust (am not positive) and want to know if it needs repairing immediately or will it be ok for next weekend the pictures are taken from bellow leg looking up thanks in advance henry
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    Need new prop for maxum 2100 1998

    Hi everyone have just joined iboats and require some info on the best prop for my boat. I have a muxum 2100 sc (21.5 feet long) year 1998 with a 190hp mercruiser 4.3 and alpha 1 gen 2 The damaged prop is alluminium approx 14 inch in diameter with serial number 8 83283-21 (am pesuming pitch...
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