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  1. jkimball

    Merc. 4.3 Charging Voltage

    About a month ago, my boat stopped abruptly while underway and the ignition switch and all gauges went dead. But it started right up in the driveway once I got it home. For good measure, I replaced the breaker, ignition switch and checked all fuses. I have traced the problem down to the dual...
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    Mercruiser V6 died underway, now no power at ignition switch

    I apologize for the duplicate post - I also posted in the electrical section. I’m just trying to find the right place so I can get some help. Please move or delete if not allowed I have a ‘97 Regal Destiny with a Merc. 4.3, about a month ago I swapped intakes and carbs, did a tune up and...
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    Riser inspection frequency

    As a rule of thumb, how often does everyone pull and inspect their risers/manifolds? I just replaced mine a year ago, and although I do see some salt/brackish water I'm sure they're fine and I understand I should anticipate a 3-5 yr lifespan if properly flushed/maintained. But as for...
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    ‘97 4.3 Vortec Thunderbolt V ignition coil

    As part of my 4bbl & intake swap, I’m looking to replace my current coil. Mostly because of corrosion that’s on my current coil. I figure, while I’m in there freshening things up with a complete tube up, new hoses, manifold and carb. I may as well replace the corroded coil with a new one. My...
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    ‘97 4.3 2bbl to 4bbl!

    Well, all of my parts have finally made their way in and I have everything other than the fuel line ready to do my swap. -Edelbrock 1409 carby -Edelbrock 2519 intake -K&N 59-3264 Flame Arrestor -New gaskets & intake bolts -ARP Carb studs -Jegs Billet Dist. Hold down -Merc. Cap/rotor -Delco...
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    ‘97 4.3 Vortec Timing?

    I ordered all the parts for my new 4bbl conversion, and I’m going to go ahead a freshen up all the ignition components while I have her apart. With pulling the distributor to change the manifold, I’ll obviously have to reset the timing on this motor. It’s a ‘97 Vortec 4.3. Im assuming it has...
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    ‘97 4.3 2bbl to 4bbl conversion?

    I have a ‘97 4.3 with 2bbl that floods and is needing rebuilding, also have some corrosion on the manifold. So, I figure if I have to consider replacing the manifold anyhow why not go 4bbl. National Carburetor will build me an Edelbrock 500 cfm for $275 and I plan to use the Edelbrock 2519...
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    Thru hull replacement help

    Does anyone have any pointers or tips for how to replace a thru hull that I can't get to the inside of the hull? I have the white plastic thru hull fittings that are above the waterline and I noticed today while cleaning the boat the one for my bow ski locker drain broke off. I can't seem to...
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    Re-coring Deck

    So, I?m looking for a little advice on re-coring a section of my deck. I had about ? of my deck replaced before Thanksgiving on my boat. The deck had some pretty significant soft spot from hardware that wasn?t properly sealed and a T-Top that wasn?t sealed at all and used lag bolts to install it...
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    Safety Chains vs. cables

    I wanted to see what the group consensus was regarding safety chains vs. safety cables, as well as bow safety chain vs. safety cable. My trailer (2011 aluminum magic tilt tandem) has cables currently but they are pretty rusty and starting to fray and I am looking to replace them
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    Alpha One Gen 2 - Trim Cylinder Hose... fitting on manifold stripped

    So, while getting the boat ready for the summer doing all of my pre-season maintenance I noticed I had trim fluid leaking from the port side external trim hose - the "Up Position" hose due to a split in the compression collar on the cylinder end of the braided line. Ok, no problem - I'll buy a...
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    '97 4.3LX New Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Wires - but now weird starting problem

    I need help! Sorry in advance for the long post, but I wanted to give as much info as possible. I have a '97 Regal with a 4.3LX, 2bbl. The boat was running fairly well, and starting as normal but I was having some slight hesitation when accelerating after prolonged idle and the number one...
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    4.3 Manifolds/Risers

    So I'm trying to get some opinions on manifolds/risers for a '97 4.3 LX. I got my boat in August (first sterndrive after several Outboards) and the PO said that the manifolds & risers were done a couple years ago, but he also used to boat in the Gulf in Pensacola. So the boat has seen some...
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    '97 4.3LX Audio Warning System Doesn't Work

    Hi all, I have a '97 Regal Destiny with a 4.3LX that runs great, great oil pressure, great operating temp etc. the only issue ever is occasionally after running for a bit, and stopping for 30 min an hour it takes it a few more turns to get her started than if she were being started at the ramp...
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    4.3LX 2bbl Spark Plugs

    So, I know that in the Automotive world AC Delco is the best thing to run in a GM product, second best being NGK - either of which are all that I run in my truck, or any other GM product I've ever owned. However, I know that the marine world and the auto world rarely cross paths when parts...
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    Risers?

    Trying to see if anyone has any experience good or bad with the H20 Brand Risers sold here on iboats? It's seeming to be increasingly difficult to source out true Mercruiser parts, or at least locally and most internet searches come up aftermarket as well. On the forum and other web searches...
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    Top Mount Controls

    I'm looking to replace the remote controls on my boat, but it seems that the majority of the controls I find for Merc. all seem to be for outboards. Are these interchangeable at all? or are they sterndrive/outboard specific units?
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    4.3 Aluminum Intake Manifold

    I'm trying to get a little info on swapping to an Edlebrock 4bbl with a new manifold. Short of finding an OEM cast iron manifold and puttin an adapter on to fit the new cab, the option seems to be an aluminum performer series manifold. The OEM cast manifold, in almost every case I've seen is...
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    How long before 3m 5200 can go in the water

    Hi all, I have seen many, many, mixed reviews and stories about 5200 dry time and time to use. This isn't the fast cure kind. Just good ol' 5200. The tube says "tack free after 48hr/ fully cured 5-7 days" But I have read constantly that it will cure under water as well. Long story short, my...
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    4.3LX 2bbl stalling at no wake speed after coming off plane

    Hello all, I have a '97 Regal with a 4.3LX 2bbl that's recently started having a stalling problem. It typically starts just fine at home or at the ramp, and runs great with no hiccups or lack of power. The problem is, occasionally after running it for a while and it getting to operating temp...
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