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  1. Bobbybones

    Starter Solenoid for 1988 i/0 4.3 Mercruiser

    I turned the key to start the engine and it started turning and would not stop until I turned the Battery Off. Even after disconnecting the ignition switch, as soon as battery was turned on the engine would start turning over. I replaced the starter and it worked great for one day. Next day...
  2. Bobbybones

    Where does the Purple Wire go?

    Greetings All; I found a long purple wire dangling behind instrument panel. I can't see anywhere that it should go. All nubs have wires and nuts in place. I've attached some pictures and a video. Couple of my gauges don't work, hoping this will fix em. There is a purple wire that connects...
  3. Bobbybones

    How Bad Is Saltwater?

    I have a 1988 20' Searay 4.2 Mercruiser i/o. I have been taking it 90 miles round trip back and forth to the boat ramp in Biloxi Ms on the Gulf. With gas being so expensive and my aging P/u truck I found a boat slip for $6 and change per foot. I'm retired and use the boat often and for me it...
  4. Bobbybones

    Gas OVerflow problem 1988 20' searay i/o

    Gas is coming out of the vent hole on hot humid Mississippi days. If I unscrew the gas cap I get a hissing sound and then the leak stops. I initially thought I overfilled the gas tank which could still be the problem. Have been out on the boat on three short trips and the tank is showing...
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