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  1. Bondo

    Two black wires after engine swap

    Ayuh,..... Try the trim pump, 'n see whether they're for the limit switch, ot the trim gauge,..... Those wires might be tucked up on the transom somewhere, as I don't believe they're in the motor's harness,....
  2. Bondo

    Mercruiser 140 water shutter

    I'd probably use a rivet,...... Because I have 'em on hand,......
  3. Bondo

    2006 Chaparral 190SSi Mercruiser 5.0 has perplexing alarm/power loss

    Ayuh,..... One is a sensor, the other is a switch,.... Change the switch,..... Sounds like a fuel delivery issue,..... Check the contents of the fuel filter in a clear vessel for anything but clean fresh gasoline,....
  4. Bondo

    Maxum 1800SR w/4.3L Mercruiser

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.....It could be, but when ya change the filter, examine the contents of the old one in a clear vessel, for anything but fresh clean gasoline,..... I run Napa filters, made by Wix, myself,....
  5. Bondo

    3.0L Mercrusier Alpha 1 not starting.

    Ayuh,.... I agree with this, ^^^,....... Except I prefer to use a shot of gasoline, rather than startin' fluid,....
  6. Bondo

    Bravo 3 delay going into forward, possible oil related?

    Donno, but I'll give ya another run down page 1,...... ;)
  7. Bondo

    water in the oil

    Ayuh,..... Not enough to go on,..... If it was overheated, it coulda been the pistons hangin' up,..... What did the heat gauge say,..?? Was the motor blisterin' Hot to touch,..?? 1980, to 1990 was a long time to be buildin' a boat,.... 'n the 4.3l is 175 hp to slightly over 200 hp,.... The...
  8. Bondo

    2006 4.3 Vortec engine (partially) under water for about 2 hours

    Ayuh,.... Expect to have to replace the starter, 'n alternator,....
  9. Bondo

    Frustratingly simple question - Mercruiser Ignition Coil 392-805570-1

    Ayuh,..... Who told you to replace the coil, 'n why,..?? I suggest you check the contents of the fuel filter in a clear vessel, for anything but clean fresh gasoline,.....
  10. Bondo

    transom leak

    Ayuh,..... Sounds like the guy is a hack,...... With a spray bottle of soapy water he shoulda nailed down Exactly where it's leakin',.....
  11. Bondo

    94 Searay 200 Fixer Upper

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... The motor, or the drive, is worth what ya paid for it,.... If it's on a wagon, it has value too,....
  12. Bondo

    How to clean main harness connections?

    Ayuh,.... Wire brushes, sandpaper,... Whatever it takes,.....
  13. Bondo

    E3 sparkplugs OMC 3.0 Cobra (chev)

    Ayuh,.... It's pretty tough to beat my ole standbys, MR43T AC Delcos,.... The alloy bodies don't rust into the heads,....
  14. Bondo

    Burned valve or worse 1997 5.7 LX

    Ayuh,.... Listen to yer Bud,.... Classic case of detonation,.... That's piston stuck on that plug,.... Probably a combination of hot timin', 'n a lean condition,....
  15. Bondo

    Hydraulic Manifold and Anode Installation

    Ayuh,...... Exactly the same,.....
  16. Bondo

    Need instructions how to remove merc 2000 3.0 L Engine from Boat

    Ayuh,..... Slide the boots up/ down, insert the pipe, 'n reposition the boots again,.... Btw, it looks like there's a hole in the top boot,......
  17. Bondo

    1987 merc 130 3.0 liter starter question

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... Pull the starter off, 'n bench test it,..... While it's off, you can turn the motor abit, with a big screwdriver on a flywheel tooth,.... If it still don't turn, pull the drive,....
  18. Bondo

    Where is capt ken

    Ayuh,.... This is all I could find,..... Nelson's Marina
  19. Bondo

    Hydraulic Manifold and Anode Installation

    Ayuh,.... I use quicksilver perfect seal, or form-a-gasket #3,....
  20. Bondo

    John Allmand - SuperNova19 video restore

    Ayuh,..... Looks like yer gainin' on it,..... Was the crankshaft center line on the pattern you used,..?? How did you determine the prop shaft elevation below the keel, to place the cut-out in the transom,..?? The hull I did recently, I hemmed, 'n hawed 'bout how high, or low to go,.... I...
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