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    I burned out my starter, how hard is it to replace on a 2003 4.3L MPI?

    My own stupidity created the problem (I'm too embarassed to admit how I did this) but I managed to burn out my starter. I'm trying to figure out how hard it will be to replace. I've done a starter on my old Chevy van so I know the basic concepts. But can anyone tell me how many bolts hold on...
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    Slave solenoids keep dying/frying - what causes this?

    Last week (thanks to this forum), I found and replaced my slave solenoid on my 2003, 225HP EFI Mercruiser. I did this after working with the forum to troubleshoot and identified that my starting problem was solved when I jumpered the two leads on top of the solenoid (this being the solenoid on...
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    Master/Slave Solenoid - working intermittantly (temperature effect?)

    2003 Mercruiser, 4.3L EFI Does it seem 'plausible' that the Slave solenoid could be temperature/humidity sensitive? In other words, the solenoid might work when it was cold and had sat for a few hours and not work after use for a half hour or so? After following the FAQ on trouble-shooting my...
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    Help Please? 2003 4.3L EFI intermittent starting problems

    I would appreciate anyone's advice and thoughts on troubleshooting the following problem. 2003 Smokercraft with a little used 4.3L EFI. Have only owned the boat this season. Well maintained by original owner who is available. Symptom: Intermittently, when I turn the key on my ignition - I...
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