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    4.3 Mercruiser Crank, No Start

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    4.3 Mercruiser Crank, No Start

    While it's often mentioned using a timing light is not a good way to confirm spark, i myself have done it multiple times with good success for a quick reference point...So with that mentioned either it won't be a good test for your situation or maybe the coil wire is bad if/depending on spark...
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    4.3 Mercruiser Crank, No Start

    Can you snap a photo of the wiring at the engine starter? maybe it will help see if it's connected right or not.
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    Four Winns Horizon 210 Interior Panels / Port Console Parts

    Hi there, were you able to obtain any Fourwinns part numbers by chance? If you have your hull ID number handy, it may help locate some parts.
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    2003 Chapparal

    Page 12 or 13 of the following parts diagram of your boat model shows the horn to be on the bow, port side close to the front cleat between the bow light and cleat..., https://www.chaparralboats.com/publications/uploaded_files/partGuides/Sportboat/2003/210.pdf...
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    Drive destroyed

    Hi there, welcome to iboats boating forums...Sorry to see you in this situation with your friend's boat. Hopefully it's not putting a wedge between the friendship as this is one of those cases where the inner feelings could make some feel a bit nauseous at times. :( Maybe seeing the costs for a...
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    4.3 Mercruiser Crank, No Start

    For reference, this serial number is a normal factory number/engine we're used to seeing here...Just a newer series being 2011+ model year indicated by the 1A starting number vs 0F, 0L, etc.... I believe they are even in the 2A's now or higher by 2023...
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    Seat Cushion Removal 250CR

    Try removing (lifting up/out) the cup holders (or speaker) and see if the area is open to reach the seat cushion... If yes it looks like you can remove the speaker plastic speaker assembly as you can see the screws in the photo...Typically you may find the cushion has studs on the backside into...
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    Fuel pump fitting on V8-430-CE-M Engine

    Yes...See hose number 27, https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/part-sections/54165087 https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0/part-sections/54165081 https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/0?ft=430-CE-M In the first minute he goes over the pump fittings for you,
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    Audio warning system on 2003 Mercruiser 5.0

    Agreed with alldodge, you’re testing /diagnosing the wrong temperature sensor…. It should be the one located on the port side of the thermostat housing with 2 wires going to it… Yellow and Black…, Item number 6, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31839/8182/170 Yours mentioned...
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    Bravo lll shift adjustement

    Typically if someone doesn't create their own, the shops i've seen will spend some money at buying quality tools from a reputable place such as Stevens Instruments Gearcase Pressure and vacuum Testers, https://www.stevensinstrument.com/shop...
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    Bravo lll shift adjustement

    Here’s a way to adjust the cable that ought to be without having to remove the stern drive with an affordable tool should everything be okay down by the stern drive area, https://www.cpperformance.com/instructions/bravo-shift-adjust.pdf And if desired to know, the following is basically a...
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    Keys...

    Just wondering if you used the place I linked above? I ordered a few keys from them and their website makes it pretty easy and the keys worked without issue.👍
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    Oil dipstick question for 4.5 owners, which way around?

    For what this is worth, the following is from two different older engine model Mercruiser owner’s manuals...(Big block 8.1L and Small block 5.7L). Checking oil level: Maintenance Checking 1. Stop the engine. Allow approximately 5 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. The boat must be at...
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    Keys...

    There should be a number on both the key switch found on the front side of the switch and/or if you happen to have the original key a number may be on it too… same goes with the cabin door lock, on the inside there should be a number in the black sliding part if I recall correctly and the key...
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    Yes, just add in the length you want at the end of the number…either 12 or 13.m There will be a color difference in the cable design yours looks black the new one will be gray.
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    Here's your shifter and if desired you could follow the cable link within where it says Must use Gen II Throttle/Shift cables. Part number range 897978A__(choose your length) and find an OEM cable a bit easier once you know what cable length you have now for sure...
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    What is this thing on my Alpha One where a nut should be?

    McGard Mercruiser Stern Drive Lock, https://mcgard.com/marine/stern-drive-locks/
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    I’m not seeing anything video wise within your shifter model design though there’s a few others of an outboard types and different designs but maybe enough to help get you started. Maybe something in here will help but doubtful...
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    Throttle cable end - 4.3 Alpha 1 MPI

    For some reason it seemingly challenging to get an exact match on your cable number. Got/getting close but not confident at suggesting the same one in length from sea star solutions formally Teleflex. Looks like you have room on the backside of the throttle mechanism to remove the plastic cover...
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