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  1. nola mike

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    Cheaper would be junkyard motor, +/- rebuild. Mine cost $180. If you count the value of my time, mine cost $50k ;)
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    1995 Mercury 25hp 2 stroke issues

    Could you explain the recirculation lines? Not familiar with what these are...
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    1995 Mercury 25hp 2 stroke issues

    I've got the mechanical advance on mine (interesting that the newer models are mechanical) so haven't seen the electronic in person. It appears that only the set up timing is adjustable, which is not idle timing. The setup is 28' BTDC @3K rpm, and idle is 4'+/- 2' @ 750 rpm. Probably not going...
  4. nola mike

    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    My mother's best friend's husband told me so...
  5. nola mike

    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    They're not designed for that and aren't as good at it, but that's not the same as a shortened life span.
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    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    Next step is a new block. Still don't know what you're working on
  7. nola mike

    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    Using a starting battery as a deep cycle will shorten its life but not necessarily vice versa.
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    1995 Mercury 25hp 2 stroke issues

    Have you checked the timing?
  9. nola mike

    Engine hour gauge

    It's buried somewhere on a TB-V ignition IIRC. For sure not on the TB-IVs.
  10. nola mike

    Starting Issue - Twin 1988 Merc 4.3's

    Is that with key in run position, or start? Sounds like you're grounding the port ignition system. Guessing you screwed up the wiring somewhere with the solenoid/starter replacement. What are the common electrical points between the engines?
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    2006 Mercruiser 4.3 no power to Fuel Pump

    Not sure what you're saying here. Is the "sensor" the oil pressure switch? If so, the purple wire should be hot with the ignition on. The purple/yellow wire to the switch and pump shouldn't have 12v unless the engine is running, cranking, or the op switch is jumped and ignition on. Note that #8...
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    Flywheel not engaging?? Mercruiser

    Hah, totally missed that video. Yeah, looks like a 3.0. also sounds like the starter is turning. So new starter time.
  13. nola mike

    Flywheel not engaging?? Mercruiser

    Don't do this. Don't know what engine you have, but safer ways to try to turn the mirror over. Unclear from your description whether the starter is engaging the flywheel and then not turning the motor or if the Bendix isn't extending. More info about the motor and history would be helpful
  14. nola mike

    Hello all, I want to install a remote oil filter mount for my 4.3 V6, is it neccessary to replace the filter mount bypass valve?

    My remote kit specs a Ford filter with built in bypass IIRC. I removed the block mounted bypass altogether.
  15. nola mike

    Hello all, I want to install a remote oil filter mount for my 4.3 V6, is it neccessary to replace the filter mount bypass valve?

    I was under the impression that the bypass was built into the filter?
  16. nola mike

    Who didn't winterize??

  17. nola mike

    Engine removal thoughts

    Don't ever work under anything that's supported by hydraulics.
  18. nola mike

    Ford 302 pinging

    @Scott Danforth has been threatening for years to buy my old 3.7's for his imaginary project
  19. nola mike

    alpha 1 gen 2, 3.0 outdrive on 4.3

    Did I miss what prop is on the 4.3 with the 1.81? The 1.98 will need 2-4" pitch increase.
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    Boat wiring question

    If you're sure that the negatives are actually negative, you can just hook them up. If you have it wrong, those circuits may or may not work. Are the batteries completely isolated from each other?
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