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  1. Franco_boater

    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    Its used engine, I have got new valve cover gaskets and still was leaking oil into the bilge it looks like from front of the engine. Can You please tell me how to be sure if #1 is in TDC? thanks
  2. Franco_boater

    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    Hello my friends I think I have leak at the front of the intake manifold from the silicon bead, i need to replace the gaskets. Any tips when removing the intake mani? Engine @ TDC? how to set it? Any tips when removing ignition coil? Thanks !!
  3. Franco_boater

    Long cranking after sitting 1-2 weeks Mercruiser 4.3

    Can I do something with it or just live with it and boat more frequently? :)
  4. Franco_boater

    Long cranking after sitting 1-2 weeks Mercruiser 4.3

    Hello, I have got Mercruiser 4.3L with 2BBL Carb, now its almost the end of the season and due to weather we have 1.5-2 weeks brake with boating. The carb was rebuilt 2 years ago my starting procedure is 2 full throttles and starting the engine after this 2 weeks brake when starting I had to...
  5. Franco_boater

    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    https://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/alternator-rebuild-kit-for-2002-2004-pleasurecraft-19020615-7si.html
  6. Franco_boater

    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    Thanks, Yes i Know Summit racing. Bearings are not a problem but I mean about the voltage regulator and other stuff which will be good to change when I will have this at the bench... i think its AC Delco Alternator 7Si 19020611 All the best!
  7. Franco_boater

    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    Guys I am not from US, only chance is I can order in US so any help is much appreciated
  8. Franco_boater

    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    Are there any kits avaiable for rebuild??
  9. Franco_boater

    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    Hello, i have got Mercruiser 4.3 2005 and noticed when warm engine my alternator is squeaking. Can I replace by myself the bearing? I think it’s delco alternator. There is front and the rear bearing which is more difficult to reach. Should I replace the front one or the rear is also prone...
  10. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    You are right I’m sorry I will try to remember that. it’s TKS 2005 Merc 4.3
  11. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    I have checked and looks normal to me… even I’ve wiggled and nothing
  12. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Thanks for clarity, and do you know Which one of 2 wires is for the gauge I should check? But it worked before I put it in the trailer , after winter it’s gone…
  13. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Thanks , Can you tell Me How to ground the sender ? Ok so 1. Cable connected to the Ground 1 side and 2 side to the wire from the gauge, should go to the right. 2. 12V Voltometer, 1 side to ground 2 side to wire from sender and should be 12V on the Display?
  14. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    I will have to find trim gauge wires , can you tell me where to search? I think it will be 2 wires right? But for the water temp sensor I’ve only 1 brown wire which goes to the sensor in the thermostat housing . Is that right? But actually both trim and water temp sensors are dead, full to the...
  15. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    1st step isn’t actually a grounding? Ground on 1 side gauge on the other = grounding right? I don’t get your instructions sorry I’m not English speaker like You
  16. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Do You mean at the instrument gauges or at the engine bay?
  17. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Hello thanks for fast reply. I’m good at turning wrenches but hate electrics :) can you please tell me how to check it. I have boat on the trailer so far … but wish to drop it finally
  18. Franco_boater

    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Hello I wanted to put my boat into the water after winter. Boat runs great with new impeller and exhaust gaskets BUT… Trim gauge doesn’t work and water temp… Before winterisation everything was fine… How to check if the sensor is ok or check the signal to the gauges ?? Thank You for help When I...
  19. Franco_boater

    4.3 V6 leaks wet oil sump

    I will try to clean it as much as possible but its very tough there … No space Regards
  20. Franco_boater

    4.3 V6 leaks wet oil sump

    So the pan was bend in the factory already? What’s the problem at all? If I buy a new one what’s the chance it will be ok ?
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