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  1. tango13

    TB 4 AND 5 COILS

    I went through this same issue trying to match up specs, none of the replacements I could find were confirmed to be correct. I ended up using the MSD #8222 with my TB5. Came recommended by a few different folks. Works great so far, and was cheaper than a mystery coil.
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    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    I've ran Pertonix ignitor kits in my old ford F100 and two older mercruiser V8s (228 and a 260), and personally I've never had issues. All motors started/ran instantly better after installing the kit & coil. Like anything, I'm sure they have had their issues but personally I wouldn't hesitate...
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    Stupid me, no oil

    Do you think your leaking a qt every 10 hours or burning? Do the 4.3's have the oil pressure sending unit in the back of the motor like the V8s? If so, maybe your leak and slightly off pressures are stemming from that.
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    Sorry to the moderators for posting on an old thread but I would provide an update on this for anyone in the future. Boat started like crap when all all summer in 2023. That fall before I winterized it, I took off the ignition coil and it was nasty - the socket was full of corrosion, and the...
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    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    Having had boats with both now, it’s a 100% worth it especially if you’re going to be pulling the motor anyways. I did a bit of research on kits for my old boat with a 5.7 and I remember there being a wide range of kits from very cheap to very expensive. If I were you, I would find the merc part...
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    4.3LX & Weber Carb Service

    Do you find that it floods after shutdown when warm? I suspect I'm having similar issues on my Weber (7.4), not so much the choke problem but def the dribble. The warm shut-down flooding being the biggest issue, was told floats could be out of spec or a needle issue. Starts great cold but is an...
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    Tune up question - ignition coil part #

    Thanks for that # (y), still considerably more but ill take a look. Yes it works, No its not broke. But I would rather know that I have fresh ignition system components vs dinking around on the water because 28y/o parts failed. I see zero point in doing a tune up without actually refreshing...
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    Tune up question - ignition coil part #

    1995 7.4 Merc/Thunderbolt Ignition S/N OF557755 Started the "tune up" process last spring by changing ignition wires and ignition sensor, and I'm going to finish up this fall by changing the cap & rotor. I know coils "never fail" but I'm going to remove mine to clean connections as my coil sits...
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    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    Positive its a return line, threaded fitting on the steering ram side, and a rubber hose clamped on the cooler side. Quicksilver part# #32-806221. Agreed it should be very low pressure, open flow. My system works fine, and I've witnessed back flow from the pump reservoir back to the cooler and...
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    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    Yes, its a Quicksilver return line. #32-806221.
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    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    Confirmed flow, Cooler was inspected and I had backflow from the reservoir
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    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    Just replaced last night in the garage, blew for the 3rd time last week while on vacation. Band aid fixed it by trimming down but after three times it was obvious that something was wrong. Just hoping that the new line holds steady 🤞
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    Power steering return line keeps blowing at cooler 95' 7.4 Bravo1

    Hi all, Long story short is that I've blown PS return line right at the cooler for the 3rd time now. 1995 7.4 Bravo 1. I kept trimming the hose where it would burst/crack, and kept reinstalling until i finally ran out of line length and ended up replacing the entire part with a new quicksilver...
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    Interesting, could be worth throwing a fuel pump at regardless, given it's age
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    No clue about heads, they run quiet so i'm assuming? Motor was built by a reputable builder. Thanks for info on the carb
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    Timing was confirmed. Thanks for the info on the dribbling, That was my understanding as well.
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    And yes thunderbolt ignition. Bravo drive. Unsure if the heads were done. Are the venturies dribbling normal? From what I’ve read about carter/eddy carbs, they shouldn’t be doing that at idle.
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    Only other component that hasn’t been replaced or verified is the coil. I’ll have to pop every plug out and check as I only looked at a few.
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    What’s the easiest way to check fuel pressure? It’s all steel line so at first glance I’m going to have to remove and make a new rubber line with an in-line gauge
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    Still chasing hard warm starting, 7.4 carbed

    Just weird that it fires immediately when cold and after it sits for a few hours
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