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On my 2000 Bayliner Ciera 2655, I have a 5.0 Mercruiser. I'm planning on upgrading my alternator from the stock 65 amp, to a 105 amp unit (https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-104011-mercruiser-12v-105-amp-alternator-high-output-replacement-for-merc-862031t.aspx). With that, I need to upgrade its...
Looking for help in validating that the pickup assembly in the tank has failed. I've read the articles, and no I'm not interested in pre-mixing my gas. That being said, the alarm sounds continuously when the key is turned on. Disconnecting the wiring to the VRO tank, the alarm stops. I see...
Hello all! Here's my sob story ... My motor will start, idle and propel at low speeds. If I run the idle high, or try to propel fast, the motor sounds like it's starving for gas then dies. I went through the carb's three times (basic cleaning), replaced the gas tank, replaced the fuel line (bulb...