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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...
Engine is a 99, Serial OL336107. I had changed the starter 6 years ago, ther was no additional bracket or brace.... is there an aftermarket one available?
Also,, does the bell housing support the starter nose cone,,does it fit in tight? I need to take a look.... I recall the plastic shield...
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...
Thanks for all the input. The boat is a 99 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer, I believe to be 6,400 pounds dry. Yes is swings a 19 inch prop. Maneuvers very well at the dock. Sounds like I should stick with a Bravo 2.... unless the difference considering the application is minimal
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?
I'm not very knowledgeable about intake manifolds. This what I have on the boat. The lower of the two sides is flooding... Cylinder side 1, 3, 5, 7.
Would the base gasket be a contributor... Its the thin open plenum gasket. Not the spread bore...4 holes...
Thanks for all your help
Compression is 170 to 175 on all cylinders except for #8 Which is about 155.
The carb was fully rebuilt by a rebuildeer in Tampa. The motor is getting fuel. Odd thing is when it floods, only the spark plugs on the port side are wet and fouled.
