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I was fortunate enough to find a brand new 1998 Mercruiser 7.3 d-tronic diesel still on the Mercruiser shipping pallet. It's been in storage for 24 years.
After hooking up the harness and controls along with a fresh battery it started right up.
Any feedback on these engines? I'm planning to...
I just purchased a 22 ft Mako with a Evinrude 185 hp. its been sitting for 8+ years. 343 hours on the hour meter. It fired right up with fuel and a battery.
So I put new fuel lines cleaned the carbs new plugs and wires and a water impeller and thermostats.
It starts right up and runs as...
