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    2008 4.3 ltr. TKS diesels when turning off

    Engine runs smooth and performs well. Idle set at approximately 650 rpm. Serial # 1A312851. Diesels badly nearly every shut down with regular fuel. Still diesels with premium fuel, but not as bad. I noticed there is a vacuum hose fitting coming off the distributor ... but no hose attached. I...
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    2008 4.3 ltr mercruiser overheating alarm

    So this is the 3rd season I have tried to resolve this problem. My boat runs 170-175 degrees. When it hits 175 the alarm beeps intermittently. I usually rev it in neutral until the heat drops. I have replaced the water impeller, the heat sensor and the thermostat (160 degree). I have also...
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    Temp alarm sounding @ 175 degrees

    I have a 2008 4.3 ltr tks that runs around 170 degrees pretty consistently ...no problem. However, at times (at high rpm or under load) it will hit 175-180d Soon as this happens the high temp alarm beeps and will not stop until I stop the boat and rev in neutral to bring temp down. I have...
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    How do I replace frost plug

    I have a 4.3 ltr tks 2008 mercruiser with water pouring out of the front right side frost plug which is behind the motor mount. How do you get at it and how do you replace it?
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    4.3 l tks 2008 overheating alarm

    Serial # 1a312851 It seems like I have tried everything possible to resolve my problem and no change. Under about 3000 rpm - it runs at about 170 degrees - no alarm. Over 3000 it goes up to about 180 degrees and the alarm comes on intermittently. I know it is the hot alarm because if I detach...
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    Winterize: locating drainage plugs

    I have 2008 4.3l TKS serial # 1a312851. I am storing outside in Canadian winter for first time - I understand the importance of proper drainage. I know there is one square metal plug on intake manifold and 5 or 6 blue plastic plugs. My question is do I need to locate 5 or 6 blue plugs?
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    2008. 4.3 ltr. Carb. TKS Mercruiser intermittent warning beeps

    At 3,000 to 3800 rpm I get intermittent alarm beeps. Oil pressure is good, fluids are full,temp is approx. 180. From this forum I have found the likely problem is lube level sensor, temp. sensor or water pressure sensor. I have disconnected thelube sensor and still get the alarms. Where do I...
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