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my alternator is only charging slightly over 12volts it has been just below 14 previously. Batts are brand new. Thinking about installing new alternator and was thinking about installing a higher output amp unit. Any thoughts?
454 mercruiser raw water intake. After replacing raw water pump all hoses, t-stat and housing, engine circulating pump. Engine has been running great at 160 degrees. I got stuck on sand bar today for less than 1 minute but definitely sucked up some sand. Less than 2 minutes into marina and onto...
1993 Cobalt 7.4 Mercruiser, cold starting won’t crank only clicking then finally crank after 5or 6 turns of the key. When engine hot cranks first time. Replaced starter seemed to correct after using boat 6 times now back to not only cold start delays same after warm up. Batteries checked out...
I want to replace the inlet hose on my 1993 220 Cobalt 7.4 liter. I can’t even see where the other end is from the water pump. Disappears behind the engine. Any advise?
7.4L mercruiser with both batteries fully charged my starter won't engage with multiple tries then finally catches. Does this only on first start up when cold, no problem when engine is hot. Cranks first try every time. Possibly bad solenoid or bendix?
I have a 1993 Cobalt 7.4L I need replacement info for the idler pulley. The wheel bearing/bushing and stud with nut. This is old style v-belt not serpentine.
