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  1. nola mike

    Boat swamped, let's see if we can get it running...

    My neighbor posted this pic the other day of a boat a couple of doors down. So I did better than that guy.
  2. nola mike

    1989 5.7 350 Mercruiser ignition replacement help - possible upgrade to DUI unit

    When it's running rough put the timing light on each wire and see if it's firing regularly. What's the timing advance plug?
  3. nola mike

    New to Mercruiser have 1994 3.0 LX Buzzer intermittently sounding H2O Temp & Oil Press gauges normal

    Disconnect one at a time the temp sensor and oil sensor to see if either/both are sounding the alarm. They're different from the gauge senders
  4. nola mike

    Am I missing a step in gear lube swap?

    In general, start your own thread. But you're fine.
  5. nola mike

    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    If pimpin was easy, everybody would do it.
  6. nola mike

    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    What can I get with a $4k boat? I'm getting older, balder, fatter, but haven't quite ticked all the boxes yet.
  7. nola mike

    Am I missing a step in gear lube swap?

    Wow, do you have one of those hats with the straws? BTW, while filling the gear lube the other day, I finally counted the number of pumps it took: 350. You're welcome.
  8. nola mike

    2007 4.3 Trim relay clicks, no start.

    Shouldn't be any power to the relay with an open NS switch, so no click.
  9. nola mike

    NEW TO BOATING, NEED HELP!!

    I mean, presumably you have internet access and can check?
  10. nola mike

    2007 4.3 Trim relay clicks, no start.

    Then it would appear that you wasted $5 and 30 seconds. Start here: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-troubleshooting-your-engines-starting-system.166663/
  11. nola mike

    NEW TO BOATING, NEED HELP!!

    no, buy the plugs anywhere. After breaking off a horribly rusted NGK, I've started using the AC delco MR43LTS, since they have some sort of rust proof alloy.
  12. nola mike

    2007 4.3 Trim relay clicks, no start.

    That looks like just a standard auto SPDT fuel pump/whatever relay. But problem could be with the starter, starter solenoid, wiring. Go through the troubleshooting first in the stickies. Or don't, it's a $5 part that takes 30 seconds to swap...
  13. nola mike

    1998 Mercruiser 3.0l high idle

    Vacuum leak...
  14. nola mike

    RPM Up and Down

    You'll need a serial number...
  15. nola mike

    I'm lost

    Or based on what the op is saying, it's never been serviced. Btw, does Merc have a recommended service interval?
  16. nola mike

    Gimbal bearing seal question.

    You don't need the seal if you're using a newer sealed gimbal bearing. So in that case leave it or not
  17. nola mike

    Alternative to drilling your alignment tool to install gimbal bearings

    Great idea. I used a bunch of hose clamps, but this is better for sure
  18. nola mike

    4.3 LX Gen+ Alpha leaking water/oil mixture

    Most of them can. Pressure test the drive.
  19. nola mike

    Battery Leads hooked up backwards

    Those aren't diodes, they're bullet connectors. Most of the internet is false, except for this forum.
  20. nola mike

    4.3 LX Gen+ Alpha leaking water/oil mixture

    Bad seal in the drive. You'll need to remove the drive, pressure tested to see where it's leaking, and replace the seal
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