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    Mercruiser catches on initial cranking then dies..

    Hey guys, Mercruiser 350 engine with carb rebuilt last season. engine roughly a 1997-2000 crate replacement with about 100 hours on it. was running fine all season and when i have been going to the slip the past few days i try to start and it will catch for a half second but die. so i pump...
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    Alternator hot at 180-200 degrees?!!?

    So I replaced my alternator in my Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha1 Outdrive circa 1997-2000 because the batterys did not seem to charge well and there was a red dust covering and the pully wheel and fan wheel? were wearing out and not staying in sync. I noticed when I am charging Battery 2 (bigger of the...
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    Ran Mercruiser 350 with no oil to Nantucket Harbor

    Ran the boat (1990 Larson 22ft cuddy) to Nantucket from Marthas Vinyard this weekend. Ran about 3000 rpm for 10-20 miles. Almost at entrance of the harbor the oil pressure dropped and dipstick was dry. There was loud clacking (when it was in gear and in neutral) anywhere above idle speed. I know...
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