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  1. nola mike

    Crusader 2004 Engine Ground Issue

    Wiggle test. Just like it sounds. See if you can grab the wires, wiggle them and see if you can get the engine to die
  2. nola mike

    1986 hydrasport

    What exactly is the question?
  3. nola mike

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Time to check the filter again
  4. nola mike

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Fuel issue until proven otherwise. Did you change/check the fuel filter?
  5. nola mike

    Lost gearage?

    I couldn't find your prop on the solas site, but odds are that's an 18p
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    Unknown Short Circuit

    I don't think so, but depending on your fault you may not be powering your fuel pump. Default position of the tks module is enrichment... It provides less fuel over time when powered, like standard choke. That said, a lot more complexity for no real purpose.
  7. nola mike

    Unknown Short Circuit

    That looks like the tks fuse. Orange wire connects to the temp switch. A short in the wiring or switch will blow that immediately. Try disconnecting the temp switch.
  8. nola mike

    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    It's literally a one minute job knocking it from the inside. You aren't touching anything but the old bearing. The alignment tool is a giant piece of steel, you won't hurt it. But feel free to use something else. Curious as to what exactly you're worried about?
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    1970 181 to a 1978 181 different engine harness?

    Install doesn't really matter, although as others have said you'll need the engine in there to align it. However, to remove the old one, especially if it's rusted in place, it's much easier with the engine out of the boat. You can just use your alignment tool and a BFH to knock it out from the...
  10. nola mike

    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    Not anymore. @kenny nunez is though.
  11. nola mike

    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    So your wiring is buggered. Your oil pressure switch is bypassed. Dangerous. Google can tell you in detail, but basically you test for voltage between 2 points on the same wire/circuit. Put 1 end of your meter on either end of a wire for example, with a current flowing through the circuit...
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    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    Check out the diagram I posted. Pur/yel is energized off the starter during cranking and powers the fuel pump. When the op switch closes it back feeds the pump through the p/y wire. Tbolts don't have the resistance wires so always 12v from purple to the coil. I think everyone agrees that a bad...
  13. nola mike

    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    You don't. You're measuring something wrong. If the ignition is on, yes. No. You're still all over the place with your testing. You've had a bunch of specific questions asked that you aren't answering, and keep just checking random unrelated things.
  14. nola mike

    Mercruiser 4.3 Temp Alarm Question

    All of the gauge senders are separate from the alarm switches. A closed/faulty switch anywhere in the alarm circuit will trip the alarm regardless of what the gauge is reading.
  15. nola mike

    Mercruiser 305 V8 running hot at low RPM fine at Speed

    That's probably the most likely explanation, meaning it should run fine either way. Also could be that the 140 allows a higher safety margin or that running that 160 in salt could be more corrosive.
  16. nola mike

    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    Still not seeing that wire anywhere but on the starter. Here's the diagram from service manual #24, which I think is yours. If that wire goes to the alt, you'd essentially be bypassing your oil pressure switch and your fuel pump would be running with the engine off. Someone correct me if I'm...
  17. nola mike

    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    From Alternator or starter?
  18. nola mike

    1996 SeaRay 215 Express Cruiser electrical issue

    Doesn't sound like you actually did a voltage drop test. Continuity doesn't cut it. How are you measuring alt output? What's the reading at the battery with motor running? My money is bad helm connections. Your volt meter isn't getting full voltage, so neither is purple wire feeding your...
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    Mercruiser 305 V8 running hot at low RPM fine at Speed

    Ok, well... Looks like it's pretty random what got what. Newer v6/V8 trends towards 160, but many engines come with either. Older were mostly/all 140 that I see. No clear cut crossover if vortec or 4bbl. The fi models I looked at were all 160. So I stand corrected and idk if it matters.
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    Mercruiser 305 V8 running hot at low RPM fine at Speed

    Typically the raw waters get 140's, I think some of the efis have 160.
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