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Attempting to troubleshoot a 1978 Crestliner 2455 / Mercruiser 228 with a harsh to nearly impossible shifting problem. Found the brown wire broken at the interrupter switch. Re-soldered and reinstalled only to find that the engine will now only turn over but not start. If I disconnect at...
Getting ready to remove a 1978 Mercruiser 228 (small block GMC, pre-alpha drive) from the same year Crestliner. I have reviewed and think I understand most of the steps but I see a reference to removing the bell housing to motor bolts. I'm not quite sure where to find them on the back of the...
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Working away at fixing up a 1978 Crestliner 2455 equipped with a Mercruiser 228. Just wondering if anyone knows where I might find a wiring diagram for this boat/ motor combination? Some previous owner apparently found a deal on red wire because much of wiring "updates" have all been done...
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First time post. I have been away from boats for a while but previously was an inboard guy. I recently acquired a 1978 Crestliner 2455 equipped with a Mercruiser 228 with Pre Alpha drive. Certainly a few issues to work through. Item of the moment is trim. I have a 3 button trim switch --...
