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    Mercruiser 4.3 Oil pressure and water pressure switches (Alarm Circuit)

    I want to install an oil pressure switch and water pressure switch with buzzer alarm. My manual shows the switches in the instrumentation overview as optional but doesn’t give an exact installation point on the engine. My water temp sender is mounted on the port side of the thermostat housing...
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    Which material for boat carpet??

    I’m completely refurbishing my boat...all new marine ply panels , new upholstery and foam for all seats, new carpet, rewiring and new instrument dials. What material should I use for the carpet, I have a V hull speed boat so it needs to be quite flexible to meet the shape and contours but would...
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    Kawasaki 500sx Service/Repair Manual

    Does anyone know where I can download a free service/repair manual for my Kawasaki 550sx?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Engine Alignment Tool

    Does anyone have the dimensions of the engine alignment tool for a Mercruiser 4.3?
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    4.3 Mercruiser Valve Layout

    Can anyone give me the valve positions i.e intake & exhaust positions on a Mercruiser 4.3?
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    Cylinder Valve Stuck Open!!!

    I?ve finally got my motor started after 5 years in storage!! I got it up to temperature and set the timing mixture and idle. While running I noticed a tapping noise. I?ve taken the valve covers off and checked all the push rod clearances and have noticed that when #6 is at TDC, the rocker arm is...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Temperature & Oil Pressure Gauges

    I have recently tested my temperature and oil pressure gauges as per the instructions in the manual and I get no response from the gauges. Am I able to use a Faria gauge as a replacement or do they need to be the same Mercury part?
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    Incorrect Timing

    I have been having problems with bending my starter bolts and have also chipped teeth off 2 ring gears and smashed the Bendix gear on 1 starter. Before all this started to happen I had removed the inlet manifold. When it was replaced the rotor shaft must have been set incorrectly. After recently...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Starts but then dies

    I have recently rebuilt my carb, the engine turns over and fires will run for a second or 2 then dies. I have also recently removed the inlet manifold and therefore removed the ignition rotor shaft. I understand I need to check the timing but until I get it running I am unable to check it. I...
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    Arcing from Distributor Coil

    When cranking my engine over I have noticed there is arcing coming from just below the lead on the cap on both sides. It is arcing from the neck of the coil where the cap sits and across to both electrical terminals. I have checked the coil body for cracks and also there are no cracks in the cap...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Starter Motor Disengaging

    I have a 1991 4.3L Mercruuser which I've recently brought out of storage after 3 years. I had problems starting it and diagnosed a lazy starter. I purchased and fit a new starter but while attempting to start it then sheared off teeth from the flywheel ring gear. Engine has now been removed, a...
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    Cant select forward gear to remove sterndrive

    I need to remove my 4.3 mercruuser V6 engine to replace the flywheel ring gear. I am unable to select forward gear in order to remove the sterndrive. I understand this is a must due to the shift selector shafts having to be in the correct position to decouple. I have disconnected the shift cable...
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