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    1988 mercruiser 4.3l overheating

    I have a 1988 mercruiser 4.3l engine (Alpha). Im planning to video the problem in hand. It runs fine but when facing the engine the hose off the left side of the water pump starts to boil water inside and expands.Its boiling from the lower end of the hose. Everything is brand new parts for the...
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    Thermostat Question on a 4.3l Mercruiser

    I have a 1988 Searay with a 4.3l mercruiser engine. The left side big hose coming from the thermostat is getting a back flow of boiling water flow. It seems like the water is flowing through the thermo ok but water from the block is back flowing. Any ideas?
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    Mecruiser 4.3l Help

    I have a 1987 searay seville. I currently purchased a new 4.3l and I have installed it. I have brand new spark plugs, distributor assembly, and fuel. It starts and idles fine but when under load it acts like its wanting more gas. Could this be a fuel pump issue? Im pretty sure timing is on but...
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