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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI/Bravo 3 . Th engine dies at high RPM. Possible vacuum leak?

    Hi, I have a 2003 Regal Comodore 2860 with dual mercuirsers 4.3MPI. I was running the boat yesterday; everything was going well (both engines were reaching 3,800 RPM). Suddenly, I heard two beeps and the port engine died. The starboard engine was fine. I was able to re-start the port engine...
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    Engine will not start. No gauge movement!

    I have a 2003 Regal Comodore 2860 wuth twin mercruisers. The starboard engine will not start. When I turn the key, nothing happens. No gauge movement, nothing. The port side engine works fine. 1-I checked the starting switch (is fine/I switched it with the port side) 2-I have 12 volts at the...
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    Engine will not start. I need help overriding the Fireboy FE241 auto shutdown

    Hi, I have a 2003 Regal Comodore 2860 with dual mercuirsers 4.3. I need help bypassing the Fireboy (FE-241) engine shutdowm system. Today I tried to start the port engine and the Fireboy alarm/green light beeped and blinked 5 times. After that my engine will not start (I turn the key but nothing...
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    Trim rams anodes almost gone. How much longer in salt water?

    How to Properly Connect the the Hanging Zinc Anode (The Grouper Zinc) Hello, BLUF: 1-Is it Ok to clip the cable to the battery -(ground) or do I really need to clip it to the bolt on outdrive? 2-Should I place the Grouper Zinc in between the outdrives or to the side? I have a 2003 Regal...
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    Mercruiser exhaust Y pipe leak... or bellows needing replacement?

    Hello, I have a 2003 Regal 2860 with twin Mercruisers 4.3 MPI, Bravo III. I just noticed the bilge pump working every 5 minutes or so (just pumping a little water). I went under the engine and I saw water slowly dripping ( coming from the port engine...under the exhaust Y pipe). See attached...
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    Engine Oil change..Is it Ok to use a Fram filter and regular motor oil? JUST OIL TYPE

    Hi, I'm trying to change the oil on my twin 4.3 MPIs. The boat is a 2003 Regal...not sure about the engine year (cannot locate the serial number). I bought the boat earlier this year and it has a fram oil filter. Do I really need to buy the Mercruiser oil and oil filter? OK> I will answer my...
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    Where is the Engine Serial Number Located?

    Good Morning, I have a 2003 Regal with twin Mercruisers 4.3 MPI (Bravo 3). The engines should be 2002-2003 (see pics). I have been trying to locate the serial number for a while. Thanks! Lui
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    Winterizing engine. Do Antifreeze turns colorless (after 2 days) inside the manifold?

    Hello, I have a 2003 Regal with twin Mercuirsers 4.3 MPI bravo III. I recently contracted the marina mechanic to winterize both engines. Two days after they completed the work, I noticed a leak coming from the bottom right side of the engine (by the drain plug). I removed the plug to replace...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 MPI will not start (No beep noise and ....no power going to fuel pump)

    Hello, I recently bought 2003 Regal w twin Mercruisers (2002) 4.3 MPI and bravo III. Sometimes, I have a problem with the port engine (again?sometimes it wont start). When I turn the key, the gauges move and the engine hours show on the tach gauge, but I don?t hear the Beep? noise and I don?t...
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    Faria Tach Reads 1000 RPMs Higher. Please advise

    Hi, I have a 2003 Regal Comodore 2860 with twin Mercruiser 4.3MPI Bravo III. The boat has the original Faria tachs. My starboard tach reads 1000 RPMs higher than the port side one (at idle, it reads 2000 RPMS while the port tach reads 900 RPMs). Both engines runs fine at idle and on plane. You...
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    Thermostat Temp Sensor (Temperature Sender) Replacement.

    Hi, I recently boat a 2003 2860 Regal with twin engines (2003 Mercruisers 4.3 MPI, Bravo III. One of my engines is not reading any temperature (don have the serial number and the Marina is almost 2 hours away). I check the wiring (grounded the cable to the sender) and the gauge jumped. I think...
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    Transom Zinc replacement!

    Hi, I recently bought a 1996 Chris Craft 26 Crowne. Im trying to replace the hull transom zinc. The new one I bought does not seat all the way against the hull (its just the way its designed). There is a 1/4 inch gap bet the zinc and hull (but the metals are in full contact). I tried to remove...
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    1996 Force 90HP will not go into neutral. Please help!

    Hi all, I have a 1996 Force 90HP. I recently replaced the impeller. the problem I have is that the engine will not go into neutral. Its always I forward. I remember that I forgot to put the engine in forward before I removed the lower unit. Please let me know if that could be the reason why my...
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    96 Mercury forc outboard will not start (i think fuse/realy blown)

    I have a 1996 Sylvan pontoon with a 90 HP merc Force. Everything was working fine, but yesterday I installed a new radio and accidentally blew a fuse or disconnected a cable. Now when I turn the starter switch, the engine will not turn (nothing happens). Just the Voltage gauge goes up when I...
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    Replacing the Impeller on Alpha One Gen+ (Face Seal proper placement and extra piece

    Hi, Im almost done replacing the water pump on my Alpha One Gen+ outdrive. Please see attached picture and let me know if I placed the Face Seal properly. Also, Please let me know what is this extra seal that came with the Quicksilver kit?I have no idea what to do with it. Thanks! Lui
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    Gear Lube leaking from outdrive...Alpha One GEn+ (1997 Mercruiser 4.3). Please help

    Good morning, I just bought a 1997 Chaparral with the 4.3 Mercruiser. The engine and outdrive run great (just tested outside with the ear muffs). A couple of days ago, I changed the gear lube to the QuickSilver HP and filled the reservoir. I just noticed that the reservoir is empty and I see...
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    97 Evinrude 225 OceanPro...Engine Alarm went off at 5200 RPM. Too fast? New Impeller?

    I recently bought a 22' Palm Beach boat with a 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro (E225TXEUD). The engine has 580 hours (that?s what the seller told me and what reads on the gauge). I went on my first trip yesterday. The engine was running good. I was doing 35 MPH (SOG by GPS) at aprox 5200 RPM, after...
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    Lower Unit Oil

    Hi i have a 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro. I want to change the lower unit oil. how much does it take?
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    What type of Gear oil for 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro 2 stroke/carb?

    Hi, I am trying to replace the lower unit oil on my 1997 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro. Can I use Marine High Performance Gear Lube/SAE 90? I have a new quart /left over that I bought for a Mercruider sterndrive. Or...Do I have to buy the oil that Evinrude recommends? I was reading the manual...it...
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    1997 Evinrude 225 OcenPro 2 stroke/Carb..plenty of WHITE SMOKE when it starts!

    Hi, I recently bought a boat with a 1997 Evinrude 225 (2-stroke/carb). I was told the engine was sitting for almost a year. It took me a couple of tries to get it running. Now it starts OK. When It starts, the engine it smokes like crazy (white smoke)...then after the first minute (30 seconds)...
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