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There was a blown bilge pump fuse as well as the ground cable was lose for some reason. Changed fuse and tighten the ground cable. Engine is running fine now.
The single point drain plug failed on my boat. I realized it a little too late and my boat was flooded by the time i could get to a dock. Got the boat back home, and tried to start it, it ran for a bit and then died. I let the inside of the boat dry for the past three days. Tried to start the...
I rebuilt a mercruiser 5.0 MAG MPI. The get fuel in the fuel railing, and sparks at the spark plugs. I cannot however get the engine to start without manually controlling the throttle body. If I don't open the throttle manually,after several tries to start the engine I hear a loud bang from the...
Hi- Can anyone share an image of their shift cable, and throttle for a Mercruiser 5.0 MAG MPI. In a rush to rebuild the engine, I did not document the process of installing them,
I rebuilt a mercruiser 5.0 MAG MPI, and looking for some directions on adjusting the timing. I found several ways of setting this but the engine still doesn't fire after several adjustment. I now have the engine at TDC, so wanted some thoughts from this forum. I previous had fuel pump issue that...
I rebuilt a mercruiser 5.0 MPI MAG engine on a 2008 Tahoe Q7i. Unfortunately, I couldn't test the engine before placing it in the boat. I believe I got all the wiring correct, and hoses hooked up to the correct spot....except one. Attached is the highlighted connection that I haven't been able...
