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    4.3 no start: starter whines and spins freely

    I read: if the starter motor spins but fails to crank the engine, the causes wad corroded or gummy Bendix drive. so, I pulled the starter: Despite the appearance, the plunger does move up and down, though I cannot say if it's "free". Seems like an obvious candidate for replacement. I've got...
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    4.3 no start: starter whines and spins freely

    Hi All, After engine started fine, then stalled, then restarted, then stalled... my starter started to make this whine with no apparent engagement of the engine. Is this a broken starter or the connection to the flywheel? Also, is there a procedure for flushing saltwater out of a non running...
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    spring vapor lock?

    It's not working fine, and I don't know if I should start a new thread ??? My new reman carb fired up great yesterday, ran 10 min. low idle at first, but then fine after warming up (it's been that way for a long time). Today, I tested it again. fired up, but the idle was lower (350ish), and...
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    spring vapor lock?

    It's in and working fine. Fired up immediately. Thank you for the evolving assistance. You good people enable me to own and maintain a boat, which I probably couldn't afford otherwise. Conclusion: storage mistake leads to corroded components. cleaned and reset exhaust manifolds...
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    spring vapor lock?

    excellent - thanks. Do I need to connect the overflow to something?
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    spring vapor lock?

    this is on the back the original appears to have been removed "289" and "281" imprinted on the throttle valves underneath
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    spring vapor lock?

    I wound up purchasing a Carter AFB-4.3L-Marine-Electric Remanufactured 4 Barrel 4.3L Marine Carburetor - Electric Choke, Carter-AFB. It's virtually identical to the one I'm removing except that it has a shiny pewter like finish instead of the painted (sealed?) version. It also has a fuel...
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    spring vapor lock?

    Perfect. Thanks.
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    spring vapor lock?

    Is this compatible with the 1406 or other part number? Trying to source a local replacement. Thanks
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    4.3 firing order - this sequence looks wrong

    Upon further inspection, it IS possible that I switched the #2/#4 wires (there is sufficient length to reach either way), which would make the correct sequence: Is this more likely?
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    Exhaust flapper fell down in the exhaust tube

    Been there - done that: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-get-flapper-out-of-4-3l-pipe-without-pulling-bell-housing.619200/#post-4561922
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    4.3 firing order - this sequence looks wrong

    BEFORE removing any wires, I traced them all, and this is what I found: The numbers correspond to the FWD numbers on the distributor cap. I would expect some symmetry, and this just seems off. I replaced the plugs recently, and marked them, and this is also the only way the existing wires...
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    spring vapor lock?

    Thank you!
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    spring vapor lock?

    Thanks. need for tune up: cap/rotor/wires. I just replaced the plugs, then decided it was time for a full tune up, especially with carb replacement. Why use old jets/step up rods?
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    spring vapor lock?

    Electric choke is trashed. Lots of corrosion and a few broken bolts. I could repair and rebuild, but am going to opt to replace. Also, can someone help me identify the correct tune up kit for my engine? What is RPS? I have a Reman Engine Quicksilver repower: SN: 90004747 Engine PartNo...
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    spring vapor lock?

    rebuild kit is on the way. I'm going over to pull the carb, today. While I'm at it, it's been 10 years (time flies) since the distributor & rotor were replaced or it was tuned up. I'm thinking that I should do that while im at it. Is it better to do all at once, or get it running in...
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    spring vapor lock?

    I'm considering it, but the chock flap mechanism is frozen closed. I don't know if the electric choke was resisting it, but its not smooth. Would that change your suggestion?
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    spring vapor lock?

    are rebuilds "swappable"? is reman worth the savings of new? what kind of adjustments are required? thank you!
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    spring vapor lock?

    or replacement? Please help identify model info:
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    spring vapor lock?

    one year later... I apparently didn't get around to finishing the job. Where I left off was diagnosing a starting/fuel/carb issue. Upon inspecting the carb, I found corrosion. I have never maintained it, but I'm certain this was "clean" when I put it away. Despite surface corrosion, the...
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