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    67 1100ss wiring help

    Welcome See if this will help https://maxrules.com/mercwireindex.php
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    Monterey 275 SY

    Welcome What year is the boat? Better yet what is the motor serial number?
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    I need help

    Welcome 99 4.3 what? Serial numbers are best but, is it TBI or carb and if carb is it TKS?
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    Anchor suggestions

    Being 18 footer the 10lb should be enough to hold. It should also have at least 10 ft of chain, 15 is better. The chain keeps the the anchor digging in and a plow type would be best for soft mud or sand bottoms. Also need enough rode let out for at least 3 times the depth, and more as current...
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    2004 Chaparral Sunesta 216 engine not starting 5.0 L

    ^^Agree If that doesn't work, and don't know if it's a MPI or TBI but if you have a schrader valve to test fuel pressure, press in on it to let air out
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    Deadman Switch?

    Old thread folks, closed
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    GM EST Distributor Kit and Mercruiser Shift Interrupt Switch

    The interrupt switch is normally open and closes when shifting into neutral. It needs to send 12V when shifting to cause ignition to stumble. Don't connect it to ground
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    1987 Bayliner Capri 1950 OMC Cobra bowrider starter bolt broke off.

    Only difference is remove either the 2 lag bolts holding front mount or remove 4 bolts holding front bracket to block Will need to check motor to drive alignment upon re-install https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30912/963/210
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    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    ^^Agree but will add, Force like Chrysler (same motor) are still running today. If taken care of it will need next to no repairs other then maintenance items. Maintenance items can still be obtained
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    1987 Bayliner Capri 1950 OMC Cobra bowrider starter bolt broke off.

    Many have remove the bolt, even more have pulled the motor Haven't said what motor but if its a V6 or V8, remove drive 6 nuts, Two bolts in the rear, 2 nuts on motor mounts (1 on each side). Disconnect electrical, fuel lines and control cables, then lift it out
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    1987 Bayliner Capri 1950 OMC Cobra bowrider starter bolt broke off.

    Welcome If unable to remove things to gain access, then easiest way is to pull the motor, otherwise folks have used left hand twist drill bits. Issue with drilling is keeping it straight.
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    Mercruiser 898 cooling issue

    If your on a hose then those temps are not that much of a concern If your in the water, then maybe Normally one side will be warmer then the other because just the way water flows.
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    No spark issue

    AC Delco EST ignition more reliable but does cost more
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    No spark issue

    Pet is ok, but like EST better
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    Mercruiser 898 cooling issue

    Welcome Thanks for the serial number it helps a bunch I'm assuming your in fresh water and open cooled, if your in salt let us know Might have an air leak or things are clogging up. To check for a air leak, trace the hose coming from the outdrive to the thermostat housing. Get a 6 inch piece...
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    No spark issue

    Coils rarely ever goes bad but with it getting that hot, test the coil If coil test good disconnect the condenser and check for spark If you get spark, replace condensor
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    1978 Mercruiser 165 Service Manual

    Welcome Search "Mercruiser Manual 3" and several come up
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    Mercruiser y pipe corrosion

    Have not heard of anyone doing so but the pipe is cast iron
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    2008 Bayliner 185 4.3 TKS Blows 20A Ignition Fuse

    Wish I would have noticed this thread sooner, could have saved you some time
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    Wrecked boat, repaired now problems with rpm.

    You could but need all the special tools to set preload and tolerances Maybe, but if you could find a prop shop, many times they let you try props. It's usually buy the prop and it will be exchanged
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