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    Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha Gen 2 cold hard to start

    I know this is common problem with this engine. As I understand it the electric fuel pump will only energize when there is oil pressure so no fuel to the carb until oil pressure is achieved during cranking. So the fix is to pump the throttle several times and position the throttle about 1/2 way...
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    4.3 L oil sending unit location on engine

    I just had my engine replaced with a rebuilt 4.3 L mercruiser engine. The mechanic failed to connect the oil sending warning unit. I think he just forgot to connect it electrically. I get no buzzer with the key on indicating low oil pressure. Can someone guide me to it's location on the engine?
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    Prop paint

    I'm replacing the props on my inboard Carver with props recommended by my prop shop. The replacement is necessary to download the engines and better achieve loaded WOT. Since the prop shop is estimating the proper pitch it may be necessary to repitch or add some cup if I'm slightly over or under...
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    '02 3.3 Merc won't run above idle

    I've removed the carb and disassembled. Blew out all the orifices with compressed air. All looks good but the motor will not run above idle. Starts on the first pull but when I try to increase throttle the engine bogs down and dies. Thanks in advance for any help. Tim
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    '02 Merc 3.3 won't run above idle in gear

    The motor seems to run fine in the tank in neutral and will run at above idle throttle, but when I put it on the dink and put it in fwd gear it won't run much above idle. It hesitates and runs rough and generally quits. No problem starting again but same thing happens when I put it in gear and...
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    Lower unit leaking

    My 1997 8 HP Johnson runs fine but after storing for a couple of months I noticed oil leaking from the lower unit as shown in the pictures. I don't think it's lower unit oil. Any suggestions please??
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    '02 Merc 3.3 starts but won't run

    Hi Folks, My '02 Merc 3.3 HP starts easily after sitting awhile but won't continue to run after about 10 seconds. I then can't get it to start. After waiting a day or two the same thing happens, starts on the first pull, runs about 10 seconds and stops. Can't get it to start again. The engine...
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