8/25/24 need to replace both batteries on my 2014 Mercrusier 350 Mag Stern Drive. Need considerations and recommendations). I use it near shore and back side of Ocracoke Island
History
Engine did not over heat in lift at idle.
Ran aground when exiting lift to big water.
When in deep water, motor immediately ran extremely hot to instrument max when throttled up. Antifreeze spilled out onto deck.
Shut motor off. Ran in at idle (3 minutes) once motor cooled...
6/25/24
1994 Mercrusier 350 Mag ECT bravo closed cooling system
runs hot on water hose and in water. Installed new thermostat, still runs hot. Water expelling from stern drive leg (exhaust ports) running extremely hard at idle as compared to when there was no issues. Thinking that water from...
7/16/23 My 2014 Mercrusier 350 Mag ECT fuel injection engine shits down after say an hour of perfectly good running. It sputters a couple of times, pops then fails to crank. The engine turns over but there appears to be no spark. Sometimes after a run and sitting idle for a while, it just fails...
10/15/22 Will check on "error messages" at the helm? Will be at boat on say 10 days.
Have 2 new batteries on the boat. Will check voltage when I return in say 10 days.
Good thoughts! Thanks a bunch.
See helm picture. Hour meter not working.
Thanks so much. At this juncture, I think I will proceed as follows:
1. Fill “drive unit monitor”
2. Check fluids including coolant
3. Run engine at the dock until warm to ascertain if “engine cut off occurs” or it runs hot?
4. If all is good at dock, run boat nearby at normal rpm; say 3200...
