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    Engine will not start

    I have the following engine that won't start:<br /><br />Mercruiser Stern Drive, <br />Model 488, <br />188 hp<br />1984<br />Serial Number 6366542<br /><br />It won't turn over at all. When I turn the key, the battery meter dips some but there is complete silence. The starter does not engage...
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    Mercruiser 488 won't start

    I have a Mercruiser 488 (4cyl, 188HP, 3.7 L) engine that won't start. Every time I turn the key, the circuit breaker trips. Any ideas? Thanks,<br /><br />-Bryan
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    Compression test results- updated w/wet test

    I am a newbie to engine repair and would like to get some advice. <br /><br />I have a Mercruiser 488 (4cyl, 188HP, 3.7 L) engine. I have been getting a lot of blow by out the crankcase ventalition hose (going through a quart or more everytime I take it out). I did a compression test (dry)...
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