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    2000 4.3l EFI shutting down

    Hey yall,been a while. Just replaced the pump and regulator after boat sitting up for 6 weeks and now she won't idle or run worth a dang under 1400rpm. Already know about reversion so thats not the case since it shuts down after about 10 seconds. Was thinking IAC but thats newer but humidity may...
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    Michigan Ballistic

    Anyone running one of these? Pros & Cons? One of the online prop calculators has me running a 14 3/8"x21p(3 blade) with my V-20 with a 4.3L EFI Mercruiser for best speed. Are they worth the money for top-end performance? Can't find any info or feedback anywhere from the almighty net!
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    Lost 700rpm after intake reseal

    2000 Mercruiser 4.3l efi. Resealed the intake due to an oil leak(turned out to be timing chain cover) and now I only get to 4200rpms WOT. Engine runs great,no misses,backfiring,nothing. SM#25 says prop problem(didn't change that),dirty hull(clean),drive mounted too low(Ah,yea). Yall think this...
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    Aluminum to Stainless conversion

    Current test prop is a Solas alum.15 1/4x15p. Want to install a stainless but it appears no one makes the same prop in stainless. Turning 4900rpm @WOT on a 2000 model Mercruiser 4.3l efi which is 100 rpm too much. Figured the stainless would knock that 100 off since there is less flex and gain a...
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    Mercruiser 4.3l EFI Idling issues

    Hey yall. Well after another successful rebuild after my last rod knock thread I have recently developed an Idle issue with this 2000 model motor. Runs fine at idle then starts to break up till the ECM kicks up the idle momentarily then runs fine again till the break-up starts again. Even stalls...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil Pump

    Great site yall have here and what I've read in the last 9 months tells me there is a wealth of knowledge to be had so I finally decided to join in on the fun. Okay heres the situation. I had a 2000 model engine that was cracked and got a '94 model that wasn't and swapped everything over after...
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