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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    i understand your concerns :), my 4.3 motor is no where near stock , as i posted in the first paragraph in the thread , the motor is a bitsa (bits of this and bits of that) , OEM RPM limiter ???? what's that , this motor will pull 6000 rpm if i let it , RPM limiter is me pulling back on the...
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    Please help, no spark and so lost

    the cdi is dead .
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    thanks for all the reply's , i am free on the weekend to get out and do more investigation. based on the reply's i have more to work on , it bothers me not having a reliable low oil warning or cut out system in place so using the boat as is is not an option for me till its conclusive what the...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    i am curios to know how to check the sender with a OHM meter , i just did the air on off test , its hard to tell with that test when the gauge shows that reading @2500 RPM , the air test just says "yes the sensor works or no its dead " , no in between. Scott your set up regarding the engine cut...
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    Efi flooding

    get it checked with a diagnostic tool, it could be a few things depending on the EFI system it has. although most systems share common set up , flooding can range from a flooding injector to a sensor or even incorrect ECU voltage , best bet is to scan and get definite answer . if no joy with a...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    for some reason my alarm does not sound key on . it never has since i have owned the boat , i know it is supposed to , i have confirmed it does work over heat and low drive oil , i don't know about low oil,. correct me if i am wrong here , i believe the fuel pump ill not allow the motor to run...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    i was running in a 8 knot zone @ 2500 rpm doing around 15 knot for a while then it had a good run for a bit , oil smelled good so no fuel in it. that is a good recommendation to get a capillary gauge and plum it in , i will chase one down tomorrow , funny thing , not so long back i threw out a...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 oil gauge mystery

    first off my 4.3 is a bitsa so model number is irrelevant , however the 2011 engine block and the wiring is OEM to a 1999 Maxum SR 1800 both engine and hull. yesterday on an outing the motor was running fine with all gauges working for the most part of the day till i shut the motor off for...
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    Help with 75hp mariner

    it still should fire up , the 2x 90psi cylinders will hold up the wall for the low one. besides that compression testers are almost always on the low reading side. that being said , at some point you are going to need to address that low comp cylinder. have you checked spark and fuel (lanyard...
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    Request for Photos of Johnson V4 rebuild

    its all nuts and bolts , the V4 is pretty strait forward ,they have a couple of things to consider , like the amount of rollers that go in the conrods , torque specifications ,etc , but as posted the info is in the factory manual.
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    How to manually check codes NSD90B TLDI

    that output not changing is a bit of a worry, even as it sputtered it still should have gone up slightly , at least .5 of a volt. next test is to test the voltage regulator and the stator output coils, post back results. some early fuel injection ECU s have a trigger voltage , just a thought ,i...
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    Boat is always in forward gear

    sound like you need to correctly adjust the shift mechanism. there should be a youtube vid somewhere to show how its done
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    Ford 302...closed cooling

    test for exhaust gas in the cooling system.
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    How to manually check codes NSD90B TLDI

    test the battery voltage with the motor idling then gradually speed the rpms up . post back results.
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    How to manually check codes NSD90B TLDI

    this post might help >https://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/threads/tohatsu-90hp-tldi-errors-and-self-diagnosis-functions.466019/
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    ID plate corroded on Evinrude: how to find manufacture year?

    there is a plug on the top of the motor block, its a round disc about 1 inch diameter and has numbers stamped on it.
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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    Op is in the Philippines , everything has to be shipped in, duties have to be paid and the exchange rate needs to be considered ,also, depending on availability it could take a month or longer to get it landed and who knows how long till the actual part is in his hands. i don't the price or...
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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    you do realize that heating is going to cook whatever is holding that carrier in place, O-ring , corrosion etc. with that said and contradictory, use a good lubricant and some "gentle heat" to help make it soak , adding water and boiling will sometimes break down crevice corrosion.
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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    the dog must be fully in the neutral position or it will bind on the gears.. OP those carriers are not cheap , you ? may find a used one , but being in the Philippine islands that may be a problem. so keep that smashing apart as a last resort. shipping one from Australia may be an option , i...
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    How to actually BOOK a flight online?

    maybe try a phone call .
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