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nola mike replied to the thread V6 TKS next cylinder TDC 60 or 120 rotation.

You've got 6 cylinders, not 3. The 4.3 has an offset crank to allow it to fire evenly over the 2 banks, so each is firing every 60'.

Sunday at 9:53 AM
nola mike replied to the thread Shift question.

How would putting the shifter in reverse cause the drive to go in forward gear? Or am I missing what happened?

Sunday at 9:46 AM
nola mike replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.

Hopefully to close this out. Finally got out yesterday. 1. Went about 20 miles yesterday, 3500-4200 rpm. All seemed well. After sitting...

Sunday at 9:40 AM
nola mike replied to the thread Spring replacement?.

So finally managed to get the boat in. Shout out to trailerparts dot com, that got me the correct springs the next day (!, only paid for...

Sunday at 9:26 AM
nola mike replied to the thread Lower unit piece cracked off alpha one.

Sounds like a plan.

Jun 10, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Engine Swap.

That looks pretty bad.

Jun 9, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Mercruiser 4.3L - Stumbles at 3000RPM.

Glad you found it. I've had that same fail, with those same symptoms. Intermittent electrical issues suck.

Jun 9, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Engine Swap.

Did you ever try to drill the transom? Also, knocking the gimbal bearing out from the engine side is way easier than trying to pull it.

Jun 9, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Install a used engine from one seller and outdrive from another not a matched set.

I have always had a hard time with mine. Never perfect witness marks. When I first fit my new engine I used the hoist to raise the front...

Jun 9, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Spring replacement?.

I wonder if these would work. Then I could just get some off the shelf ½" bolts. I can find only galvanized with unknown hardness or...

Jun 8, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Spring replacement?.

This thing is kicking my ass. Finally figured out that the original springs were open eye on one side. Found only a couple of places...

Jun 8, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread For those of us who tow our boat, do you inspect it ?.

Yeah, I should. In the midst of a debacle. My leaf springs COMPLETELY fell apart. While in the midst of the repair, noticed that the hub...

Jun 8, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread Puzzled about Shifting.

One hint would be to tell us what you're working on. Sure looks like an o/b from this side...

Jun 6, 2025
nola mike replied to the thread 1998 Mercruiser 5.7 TBI Backfiring Under Load & Loss of Power.

Might want to blow some air in the cylinders to see where your leak is occurring, although the head is coming off regardless. Did you...

Jun 4, 2025
nola mike reacted to Scott06's post in the thread No Spark, feels like I’ve tried everything. with Like.

something I didnt think of before previous post - have the battery load tested at autoparts store just to rule it out as voltage drop...

Jun 4, 2025

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