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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    Invader…. Thank you again. In fact I ordered the brace 2 days ago. I did not have it before. As you can obviously see, I am an enthusiast but don’t know much. I am soaking what you are sharing. Thank you all for the input.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    One thing I forgot to mention. The oil pan was removed and replaced due to oil leak a month or two back. Has anyone heard of the oil pan interfering with the mating of the starter to the engine?
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    Kenny…. My starter is not a Delco. Thx though.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    Thank you INvaderS, you are the best. Will take your advise. And update tou
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    Invaderscott…. How do you go about looking for the cause? Any suggestions? Much appreciated.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    I have had at least 3 bolts breaking in the last 2 years. I extracted and replaced them without problem. I have no good explanation of why they keep breaking. I was getting fed up with it.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    I used the original starter and also tried another starter I have. Both had the same issue.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    Engine number M008995
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    I have mercruiser 3.0. I had a broken starter bolt which I extracted and replaced with mercruiser original starter bolt. Since then my starter is not working while installed on the engine. It works fine when bench tested and as long as I install one of the 2 bolts. I have to leave the bolt...
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    throttle control is acting like an ignition switch.

    Does anyone have wiring diagram for mercruiser 300?
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    throttle control is acting like an ignition switch.

    Thank you! I’ll look in to it.
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    throttle control is acting like an ignition switch.

    I run into a curious problem…. In my mercruiser 3.0 the throttle control is acting like an ignition switch. When I tried to start the boat (in neutral) nothing happens. When I move the throttle control lever to forward, the engine starts (the strange thing is I did not even have to turn the key...
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    Can you help me identify these?

    Following your advise, I inspected the exhaust hoses…. They look fine…. Replaced the shutters. Thank you for your help!
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    Can you help me identify these?

    LOL @ toasty
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    Can you help me identify these?

    Scott and Acris… In fact there was a pump failure… I think…. I found the water tube melted and with a hole. I definitely will inspect the hoses and the. I am grateful for all the tips. This is great guys!
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    Can you help me identify these?

    Makes total sense. I will replace them. Thank you so much, raceron.
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    Can you help me identify these?

    I was trying to change water impeller on my Crownline 180 BR with mercruiser 3.0 engine, alpha 1 gen II stern drive. These pair of metallic objects fell out when I pulled the lower unit the items in the pic below fell down with the filler wall. I looked at parts diagram for the upper and lower...
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    Throttle issue?

    Thank you, Mavrik7! I’ll try it.
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    Throttle issue?

    Thanks… I will check it.
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