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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 throttle dependent squeal - not belt related.

RESOLVED. that was a lotta squeal caused by carb bolts not properly torqued. I remember now a couple days ago when reinstalling and...

Saturday at 5:29 PM
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 throttle dependent squeal - not belt related.

Picked up a stethoscope. squeal strongest at front base of carburator and electric choke. Disconnected choke, no change. Sounds like...

Saturday at 4:31 PM
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 throttle dependent squeal - not belt related.

Here's a couple videos - first demonstrates the squeal with change in throttle. Second shows a unique sound during shut down. Hope one...

Saturday at 2:29 PM
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ShoalSurvivor posted the thread 4.3 throttle dependent squeal - not belt related in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

This is the first run after replacing front and rear seals, water pump and alternator, on my 4.3. I tested the belt tensions and tried...

Saturday at 12:23 PM
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

RESOLVED! Started right up multiple times w/no blown fuses. I'm guessing it was the ground connection to the flywheel cover which I...

Saturday at 12:13 PM
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Cdn20valve's post in the thread Ujoint bellow with Like.

my manual states to apply bellows adhesive only on the transom ride of the UJ bellows, but i did a ton of research and found that best...

Apr 2, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Ujoint bellow with Like.

do yourself a favor and get a factory service manual (merc manual #14 for gen 2 drives) While the answers above are correct - the...

Apr 2, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

After 2+ days of exhausting my multimeter, I have discovered... that I'm an idiot. First - I've been chasing the purple ohm demon...

Apr 2, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

It disappeared, then I reinstalled the dash and it came back. Wiggled the console harnesses and it fluttered. It’s in there somewhere...
Apr 1, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Fun Times's post in the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!) with Like.

What year engine model? Serial number handy. Decent chance you have a bad connection at the Main wire harness 10 pin cannon plug at the...

Apr 1, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Fun Times's post in the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!) with Like.

See if this may be of help to...

Apr 1, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Fun Times's post in the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!) with Like.

Possibly depends on the original year of the boat/original engine year as the 90 amp fuse didn't really get started until 1997/98 model...

Apr 1, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

Update on tests: - Retested ignition switch with key wiggle. No change. continuity between connections only during key on and start...
Apr 1, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!) with Like.

wiggle the key when you are testing the switch.

Apr 1, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread Ujoint bellow.

I used lacquer thinner to remove old adhesive. then sanded bonding surfaces, then acetone to remove residue. My point about allowing...

Apr 1, 2026

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