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

I do not have the starter fuse installed. Should I be adding it now or was it not used in some models? MERCURY OEM FUSE ASSY-90 AMP |...

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

Thanks for the diagrams and help! I just verified the starter wiring and it looks correct. I will disconnect the purple from 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.

Maybe something's touching (shorting) the other purple/yellow wire mounted on the engine starter or connected wrong (< at starter?)...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

I tested and there is no continuity between the leads in the switch side of the oil pressure switch, so I’m confused at how plugging it...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread Ujoint bellow.

I didn’t use bellows adhesive for the ring side (bell housing side of I joint. I used it on both sides of exhaust bellows, front of I...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread Ujoint bellow.

Lacquer thinner makes easy work of dried bellows adhesive. well worth the cost and trip to store. Acetone didn’t work for me...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

Interesting. Ignition switch continuity passed for both accessory and ignition position. Switch is good. i pulled the red/yellow...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

also, will pull console and test ignition switch.

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

More detail: solenoid jump test kicked starter getting power and ground to entire console cluster including ignition verified starter...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!).

2004 'ish 4.3 with Reman engine. Have been told it's: MerCruiser 4.3L (Gen+) (4Barrel) Reman No serial number. I did disconnect the...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor posted the thread 4.3 electrical issues (intermittent is a nasty word!) in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

2 intermittent issues, at this stage, after engine removal and reinstall. Goal today was to fire her up and hopefully adjust...

Mar 31, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 wiring questions - reinstalling engine.

thank you! block to transom bracket ground in place. i have the sacrificial anode (not electrical mercathode) and I replace those as...

Mar 29, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor reacted to Fun Times's post in the thread 4.3 wiring questions - reinstalling engine with Like.

The first black wire photo may have been for mercruiser mercathode system had your engine utilized the corrosion protection from new or...

Mar 29, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor replied to the thread 4.3 wiring questions - reinstalling engine.

I think I found my first answer here: 6:32 seconds in... I believe the answer is: Yes - it connects inline to the Purple/Blue 3-way.

Mar 29, 2026
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ShoalSurvivor posted the thread 4.3 wiring questions - reinstalling engine in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

Hello, I reinstalled my transom assembly and am reinstalling the engine after replacing crankshaft seals. In the process, I replaced...
Mar 28, 2026

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