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Hey all, I have a 96 4.3 mercruiser. Started it up today for the first time this year. Admittedly so I did nothing to the fuel system to winterize it but after awhile I got her started. Idled a bit rough but seems to be running fine. Anyway I let it warm up for a few minutes and shut it back...
I have a 1996 4.3 mercruiser. I recently bought the boat and have had it out a few times and each time it started fine(after resolving a choke plate issue) until today when I tried to start it in my driveway in preparation for a trip this weekend. When I'd turned the key I heard what sounded...
Il have a 96 4.3lx, when I start if for the first time in awhile it starts up, idles for a few seconds then dies. After that it's a nightmare to get fired back up, sounds like it's either flooded or not getting any fuel. After I finally get it going after trying every combination of key turns...
Just bought my first boat and would like to know of a good lake to learn the ropes on, decent ramp and not terribly busy. Does anybody knows if a lake this this exists in the northwest indiana region?
Hey all, first time boat owner and poster here. I recently bought a 96 sylvan 17 ft with a 4.3 and alpha out drive. On the test drive the speedometer said we reached about 46 at 6000rpm. I read the recommended peak rpm at wot should be around 4800. Is it even possible that engine revs to...
