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    Merc. V6 205, smokey idling, rough start after use. Carb adjustment?

    Hi, I have an '86 Mercruiser 4.3L V6/262. When I first put it in the water cold, it starts up right away without any help from the throttle. After that start up, every time after, it needs the throttle to be open 3/4 of the way, and it still takes a good 5-7 seconds of cranking to start up...
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    Need Help Wiring a Mando Alternator to a Mercruiser

    Hello... My alternator died on my 86 Mercruiser 4.3L 205. I picked up a mando from my local boat shop. I'm not completely familiar with the battery/starter/alternator wiring, and the guy that sold me the alternator wasnt positive either (he has an electrician that wasn't there). So the mando...
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    1986 Mercruiser 4.3 Running 3-3.5K RPM @WOT

    Hello, I have a 1986 Mercruiser 4.3 205HP w/ an alpha one outdrive. Had a problem with the engine stalling out above 3000 RPMs, and replaced everything trying to figure out what was wrong. Finally got it going so that its not stalling out, but its still not running at its best. At WOT, it...
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