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  1. alldodge

    2003 bravo 3 prop seal replacement

    You wil need this chart to determine how to put 150 and 200 Lb Ft of torque on bearing carrier reinstall
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    Yamaha sterndrive speedo hose disconnected

    I'm finding the same location (item 46)
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    1979 Merc 120 HP - Boat won't start

    Yes, When the points close, this charges the coil, when they open this releases the charge down the plug wire. The points must be adjusted so when the distributor rotor is turning, it opens and closes with each plug wire
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    Water in intake

    The valve is not a valve which has a handle or lever on it. Its a barbed fitting with a spring and ball inside it
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    Living on a boat in the Gulf

    My Sister has a 50 something Yacht and has been living on it in Louisville for couples years, trying to sell it. She has now decided to drive the boat to the Gulf and live there. Still has not mentioned where in the Gulf but only her route will be from the Ohio river, to Cumberland, KY, Tenn...
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    What rotation do these Merc 5.7's have.

    The serial number shows up as an 1987 and I'm not seeing counter rotation. If plug wires are still on the motor, check firing order
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    Mercruiser new manifold getting hot??

    Being a previous 260 this would put your cooling system in the mid to late 80's. Probably have a cooling system like this and should be using a gasket like this
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    I have forgoten what cables go where, shift, throttle, etc. 4.3l v6 mercruiser

    Throttle cable to carb or TB Shift cable from throttle handle goes on top of shift plate. Lower shift cable connects below the throttle handle cable on the shift plate then goes to the drive
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    1990 Cruiser 3.0 Carter Electrical Pump wiring issues

    The drawing above will work The drawing below is how most folks change over to electric. To use your switch replace I = NO (Purple) P = C (Fuel Pump) S = N (Yellow/Red) Normally closed contact
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    vacuflush troubleshoot - 2000 sundowner 285

    The VHT-12 is an all in one system, meaning the tank and pump are together. Many have separate units but this is an all in one
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    Possible TKS Band-Aid/4.3

    I don't see an issue with what your planning The temp switch mush have shorted internally to ground to blow the 20amp fuse.
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    Mercruiser acceleration issues

    I'm seeing the need for a carb rebuild Does it have a regular 2bbl carb or a TKS? This is a TKS, note the larger connector
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    extreme high fuel pressure GM TBI!

    The pressure is controlled by the regulator which is part of the TB. Could try cleaning the reg, its is probably clogged and will not allow fuel to return back to the reservoir. Its item 11 in link and is also not available, but may be able to find one on ebay...
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    New 5.7LX No Start, Backfire/Sneeze

    Recheck your firing order Connect a remote start cable so you can crank at the motor. Can do this easy enough at the slave solenoid on top the motor. Turn key ON then jump across the 2 larger contacts (Red/Purple to Yellow/Red), doing this will engage the starter. While cranking rotate the...
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    Electric Fuel pump wiring

    First thing is you need to fix the battery cable feeding the starter Next, it should have a wiring diagram which would resemble this
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    New Battery Installed - No Power!?!

    Is there a battery switch? If no battery switch, need a meter or test light and check power on the starter post where the battery cable connects. If you have trim tabs, do they work? If power is on starter post, check the small post above it where some smaller wires are attached. This is the...
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    Engine won’t crank but circuit breaker clicks when I turn ignition on only

    For the most part it doesn't matter what boat you have but does matter what motor and drive you have with an motor problem. How about helping us? In many cases the 50amp breaker is right next to the slave solenoid, if at attached to it on a bracket. When the key is turned to start, the slave...
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