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  1. J

    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    I did. I posted it with the coil numbers. Battery is 11.95 How does the main module on the riser ground? Is that though to the riser or within the wiring harness? Could that be a potential issue?
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    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    In the video you can hear it cranks really strong. Does the drop from 11.85 to 9.54 on the coil when its cranking tell you anything?
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    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    I found this ground wire and couldn't figure out where it came from. It does have the same size ring terminal as the coil post. Is that supposed to go on the negative post of the coil? Not sure if the wire is even long enough to reach coil. I put it on the starter solenoid bracket. It was NOT...
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    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    11.96 battery Coil + 11.85 key forward Coil + 9.54 cranking After getting stuck last year I replaced the module in the distributor, then it fired right up. So that's new also
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    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    0L072052...thanks
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    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    Ok. I'll leave the shift interrupt connections off until I figure it out. There are 3 or 4 grounds on the port side engine stud in the back and one on the starboard side. I took pictures before I started. Those are all on. What ground would cause no spark at coil? Where would that be? Good to...
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    No start after engine install. Need Help!!!

    Need help!! Video I pulled a motor 6 months ago for an oil pan leak. Was running perfect when I pulled it out. Kind of proud of myself for doing every single thing myself and now I might have to send this out over something simple. Won't even hiccup with ether. What I know: 12 vts at purple...
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    Mercruiser exhaust manifold bolts

    98 5.0 Will 5 inch bolts work on the exhaust manifold? OEM is 4 3/4. Will the extra 1/4 inch bottom out before tightening up. Thinking not and it will work. 4 1/2 doesn't leave much meat comparing to wear marks on old bolts
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    Engine install checklist

    1998 Merc Gen 2. Engine going in after repair. Near impossible to reach the back/sides of motor after install. What I know I need to do is the 3 ground wires on the port side rear engine block stud and one on the starboard rear block stud, power to starter, all with motor hanging. Water hose on...
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    Cracked transom back plate

    I installed a transom assembly A week ago. I read the transom can compress and to retorque everything a few days later. I heard a pop on a lower bolt. Which I know means a crack on the plate because that happened to the last transom assembly 2 weeks ago. So i bought a new one. I wasn't even at...
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    What brand starter should I get?

    Chatting with DB they say my OEM # does not cross with a PMM starter and they don't have one. They are telling me # 50-807904A1 is the one I need which is a PMGR. They said nobody has ever asked for a PMM and everyone wants the gear reduction. Could be BS as they don't offer one. Do you have a...
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    What brand starter should I get?

    5.0 Mercruiser. On the fence between Quicksilver, Sierra, DB Electrical. They all have good and bad reviews. Is It a crapshoot? Db Electrical $65 not painted for whatever reason, many people seem use them without issue. Sierra $210 on sale. Quicksilver $180ish. I think DB is new where the others...
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    Mercruiser. Reusing new transom seal?

    Wasn't sure if it was some sort of high tech foam that once it compresses it can't be used again. Overthinking it but it's an important part.
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    Mercruiser. Reusing new transom seal?

    New seal. I cranked down down the transom assembly then took it off 5 minutes later. I know you don't reuse old seals. If there something about the seal that makes it a one time (5 minute) use on a new seal. It bounced back but maybe not quite all the way round
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    Can I use this Y pipe

    My concern with a washer is snapping the remaining ends when I Torque it down if it's uneven pressure . It's only 26FP so I would think not and possibly the safer bet. Having someone weld it and not having it perfectly flush has it's own concerns, the o ring is mighty thin
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    Can I use this Y pipe

    It has a broken dog ear but was on the boat like that before. I took it off for an unrelated isse. Someone mentioned I could put a washer on it. Trailered so its not sitting in water. Motor is out. Id rather not spend more on parts than i already am. If I water test it before motor goes in and...
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    Sanded fiberglass...now what

    I sanded this area down to get rid of the bottom paint. I was told to use Interlux 2000E enamal barrior coat (grey) with a gel coat over the top and done. Then i heard you cant gel over enamel. What products should i use? Its not a show boat but i want it to look good and not fade out in a...
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    Soda blasting...now what?

    I have a new assembly going on. I probably should have used that stripper first soda blasting was nasty.. You think I still need it with that small amount left?
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    Soda blasting...now what?

    I soda blast this area.How do i get the rest off? Chemical, wet or dry sand? The clean areas are not smooth which i thought was normal soda blasting? My plan was to smooth it down and leave it unpainted. Is that doable? Someone mentioned i need to seal that area as whatever seals it is gone now...
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    Replacing transom foam seal

    I'm a getting a new/used assembly that has a trim manifold on it. My plan was to use that trim manifold and put my lines onto it. Mine looks kinda crusty. Are you saying to unbolt the manifold from mine, don't disconnect any lines, and mount it on the new assembly? The new one has no lines...
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