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    Batter Switch Off, Still Power to Instrument Panel

    With the battery switch off, I noticed I now have power to the instrument panel and ignition key accessory post. The only wire connected to power at the switch (not the COM) is to the auto bilge pump (As per wiring diagram 99 Sea Ray 260). Could the battery switch be bad or is it possible for...
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    Merc 5.7 Keeps Shearing starter bolts

    5.7 Merc Sterndrive. 2nd starter installed in less than 2 years where outside bolt sheared off. Most recent installed a New Sierra starter with their supplied bolts. Torqued per specs. Started boat maybe 3 times. Fired right up. The other day...wouldn't start...tried a few brief times. Wouldn't...
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    Replace Bravo2 Lower Unit W/ Bravo

    I have a Bravo 2 Drive with a cracked lower unit. I have come across several Bravo 1, No Bravo. Is it possible to replace the B2 w a Bravo 1 lower unit using the Bravo 2 Upper?
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Thunderbolt 5 Hard to Start

    99 Mercruiser 5.7 very hard to start. Recent work: Carb Rebuild, New Coil, Wires, Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Sensor, Batteries. Timing chain and gears replaced. The motor is extremely hard to start. One started it runs rough then dies and wont start again until next day. I have tried adjusting choke...
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    99 Mercruiser 5.7 Wont Start

    Ok Guys, I’m new to the forum. I have a 99 Mercruiser 5.7 Carb Quadrajet, Thunderbolt 5 Bravo 2 Drive. Having issues get engine started. History, was running great. Died at dock one day. Would not start. Typically starts at turn of key. Assumed carb was fouled, so cleaned it, and ended up having...
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