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  1. nola mike

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    Next step is a new block. Still don't know what you're working on
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    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    Using a starting battery as a deep cycle will shorten its life but not necessarily vice versa.
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    1995 Mercury 25hp 2 stroke issues

    Have you checked the timing?
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    Engine hour gauge

    It's buried somewhere on a TB-V ignition IIRC. For sure not on the TB-IVs.
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    Starting Issue - Twin 1988 Merc 4.3's

    Is that with key in run position, or start? Sounds like you're grounding the port ignition system. Guessing you screwed up the wiring somewhere with the solenoid/starter replacement. What are the common electrical points between the engines?
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    2006 Mercruiser 4.3 no power to Fuel Pump

    Not sure what you're saying here. Is the "sensor" the oil pressure switch? If so, the purple wire should be hot with the ignition on. The purple/yellow wire to the switch and pump shouldn't have 12v unless the engine is running, cranking, or the op switch is jumped and ignition on. Note that #8...
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    Flywheel not engaging?? Mercruiser

    Hah, totally missed that video. Yeah, looks like a 3.0. also sounds like the starter is turning. So new starter time.
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    Flywheel not engaging?? Mercruiser

    Don't do this. Don't know what engine you have, but safer ways to try to turn the mirror over. Unclear from your description whether the starter is engaging the flywheel and then not turning the motor or if the Bendix isn't extending. More info about the motor and history would be helpful
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    Hello all, I want to install a remote oil filter mount for my 4.3 V6, is it neccessary to replace the filter mount bypass valve?

    My remote kit specs a Ford filter with built in bypass IIRC. I removed the block mounted bypass altogether.
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    Hello all, I want to install a remote oil filter mount for my 4.3 V6, is it neccessary to replace the filter mount bypass valve?

    I was under the impression that the bypass was built into the filter?
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    Who didn't winterize??

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    Engine removal thoughts

    Don't ever work under anything that's supported by hydraulics.
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    Ford 302 pinging

    @Scott Danforth has been threatening for years to buy my old 3.7's for his imaginary project
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    alpha 1 gen 2, 3.0 outdrive on 4.3

    Did I miss what prop is on the 4.3 with the 1.81? The 1.98 will need 2-4" pitch increase.
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    Boat wiring question

    If you're sure that the negatives are actually negative, you can just hook them up. If you have it wrong, those circuits may or may not work. Are the batteries completely isolated from each other?
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    Mercruiser 140 winterization.

    Might not hurt to poke out the drain hole on the lower
  17. nola mike

    What's The Trick Mating Lower to Upper Drive??

    Put both halves on their sides. No need to fight gravity.
  18. nola mike

    4.3 dying when putting it in gear

    Sounds like, or fuel related. Assuming carb. Have someone watch the shift plate/sis and see if it trips the switch when shifted
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    Ford 302 pinging

    See post 26. Adjusting your idle mix has no bearing whatsoever on how much fuel gets into your engine at wot. What did you do about your fuel tank?
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    Ford 302 pinging

    I can't tell what that bottom layer is, but that's the problem. What it is will determine next steps. Either way the gas is probably useable in some capacity. I'd see what's in your carb bowl.
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