Great! As I suspected it was dumb idea. At least I have gained enough years to check before executing on said dumb idea. ha!
I'll do it right. Thanks as always for the input!
Hey Everyone!
My Alpha 1 Gen II needs a lower shift cable. How terrible, (or even possible) of an idea would it be to replace just the core of the cable & related hardware and not the sheath? Seems like it would slide nice and the rest of it looks to be in good shape.
Feel free to tell me I'm...
When this happened to mine, the ignition coil was bad. Ran till the coil warmed up then died. Would start again and run when cold. May not be the issue but something to check.
Backstory, was bringing boat into dock last night in some heavy rain. Noticed the control flexes when locked in the neutral position much more than it should, feels like breaking plastic, but not on the arm itself. Is repeatable. Fine when not in the neutral position. Looked at the mechanical...
Best I can tell I have this model in the boat.
883709A02Quicksilver Remote Control GEN II 4000
Flush mount style.
Docking the boat yesterday it felt like one of the plastic pieces on the internal workings were cracked. Doesn't look like the plastic internals are sold separate.
Best advice on...
So I have my new 4.3 in from Atlantic Motors. 2 Barrel Mercarb.
Ole Engine Serial was 0M078233
New circulation pump, New impeller and housing (quicksilver), new thermostat (Mercury from marina next door), New water Tubes in the out drive (quicksilver).
Flushed and inspected Manifolds...
Earlier post: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/10877302-2001-mercruiser-4-3-overheat-on-plane-water-in-pan
Ended up needing a new motor, Rings blew on #4 and cylinder walls were scored. Head gasket was shot too. Ordered one...
HI all,
2001 Sea Ray 182 With Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha 1 Gen II
302 Hours on engine
Winterized last season, Changed Water pump in off season. Been boating about 2 months now with 2 weeks off for lakes closed due to flooding. Put ~25 hours on the engine so far this year.
Yesterday I was up on...
Quick question,
Doing some tuneup/going over the new boat purchase.
I've seen some posts on Mercarb fuel drip. I've got Carbon fouling on my rear (Stern) plugs only on my 4.3 when I changed them.
Boat runs fine right now. Reaches correct RPM and speed at WOT.
Would this be indicative of the...
I have a 2001 sea ray 182 BR.
4.3 L with the 2 Barrel Mercarb
Had the boat out for 8 hours on the chain. Temp stayed about 170 Deg all day long until the last 10 min.
Temp suddenly dropped to 130 Degrees and stayed pegged there in the last channel.
Any ideas what to look at first? Sea...
So Bought a 2001 Sea Ray 182 BR. Got a great deal on it.
190 HP 4.3 Carb model Thunderbolt V Ignition
Good News:
Good Compression
Ran Well on the muffs
Clean inside and out
264 Hours on engine
Areas to improve:
Sat without being run last year. Replaces battery.
For Sure needs a fuel/Water...
HI All,
My 1978 MCM 228 finally became too expensive to fix last Saturday.
As such I'm looking at a replacement boat.
Have my eyes on a 2001 Sea Ray 185 with the 4.3 190hp motor.
Going to look at it tonight. Where on this engine would I find the vac port and what size barb would it be? I...
So I looked up the engine serial on the store and ordered a replacement distributor cap for my 78 mercruiser 228. New one looks like it clamps on. Old one has holes. Pics attached. Help me with part #?
HI All,
Where is the location where I can hook up my vacuum gauge to? Lost a power piston spring and need to find vacuum at idle so I can get the carb tuned.
Running a 1978 Merceuiser 228 with a Quadrajet Carb.
Best,
Tim
