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I have a 1976 mercruiser 140, i checked the oil and its a tan creamy color. Im not sure if i have a cracked block, head or exhaust manifold. i read doing a cooling system test would tell me the answer. how is this performed? any other ideas would be welcomed please. Thanks
last summer i was able to turn the key to start my boat. this summer i have now power on the instrument panel and key wont start. i have checked all the wiring and even replaced the soleniod. i get power to the back of the key switch but thats it. any ideas of where to start looking of fixing?