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    Another issue, ignition switch on 4.3l mercruiser w/thunderbolt

    Hi, Boat won't start or turnover after installing new ignition. Old ignition went bad on the water, the key would just spin and spin around, and the nut and bolt holding it on were tightened just fine. I put a new ignition in today, now the boat wont turnover, just makes a "click" sound...
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    Starter went up

    Hey guys, have a 2004 glastron w/ a 4.3L Mercruiser, starter went up, just got the new one through UPS. After installing it I noticed instead of having four total connections, I have three. One going to the Battery, one to the starter cylinder and one that was hot with ignition engagement that I...
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    4.3 I/O - Need belt, oil information and coolant information

    Ive posted a few times on here and you guys are more than helpful. I just have a few more questions and have my serial number now to make things easier. On a paper I received when buying the boat it says my 4.3L`s serial is 0M621457 and model is 4-211025RS I need a new belt, what belt? Owners...
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    Changing the belt in this 4.3L Mercruiser(picture)

    Hi all, New to boating, just got the boat running right on the water after changing the fuel filter and inline filter near the carb. After I start the boat, the belt makes a very, very loud screeching noise. It has never been replaced so I figured I should go ahead and take of that tomorrow...
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    4.3L Mercruiser I/O issue only in the water

    Bought a 2003 Glastron SX-195 equiped with a 4.3L Mercruiser Alpha. Last owner said only work it had done was a new carb. It runs fine out of the water, put it in for the first time today and let it warm up but it just kept stalling, tried at it for 20 minutes and would not stop stalling. Is...
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    Buying my first boat, good deal or not? Help appreciated

    Hi all, I live on the Chesapeake Bay, have all of my life, I have been offered a deal on a boat which I feel is a good one and have a question or two. My aunt is offering me her 2003 glastron SX195(18'7" L, 4.3 Mercruiser I/O) bowrider. She is the only owner, has less than 100 hours on it and...
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