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Serial No. 0M618016
Current issue
Engine started as normal. Ran for about two seconds then shut off (like the key had been turned off). Checked kill switch. It is OK. Still will not start. Engine does turn over. If cranked for several (5+) seconds backfires occasionally. Pulled ignition coil...
Friend's problem - His write up follows:
I am having a unique problem with a 1986 5.0 L 230HP 4 BBL mercruiser. I have owned the boat since it was new and utilize it year round (the engine has no hour meter but based on my other boats hours I would estimate a staggering 4000 hours on the...
