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    fuel filter replacement

    looking to replace my fuel filter. I have a 1993 4.3lx. It's an inline filter with a threaded connection for a hard fuel line on one end and a clamp for a soft hose on the other end. I'm not finding one like it on this site or others. It's a small silver canister type filter similar to ones...
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    bogging at higher rpm's

    Hello all. been awhile since I used the forum and have forgotten how great it is. my current problem started yesterday. boat started as normal and idled fine. At mid range rpm's also ran fine. when I throttle up and get the rpm's up it boggs and coughs. If I throttled down a bit, it...
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    A real bonehead move

    So I took my 2 young kids out on the lake for the first time without Mom along to help out. She usually drives the boat onto the trailer. This time, since I was solo, I had to tie off the boat and get backed in, then run to the boat. I was a little out of sorts and a little rushed since the...
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    anti syphon valve

    Would someone know where the anti syphon valve would be on a 1993 4.3 merc. The boat is an 18' celebrity. I'm hoping it's not at the tank since it is not easiely accessible. Any help would be appreciated.
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    new problem on new reman.

    Had a reman 1993 4.3 installed just a couple weeks ago. Original motor only had about 320 hours on it. I've had the boat out twice now since the install. First time out it ran like a sowing machine. Went out today and it started fine but then after about a minute of idleing it died. It...
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    key turn met with silence

    been having a sporadic problem in that when I turn the key to fire up the boat get absolutely nothing, as if there isn't even a single volt getting sent to the motor. If I do it 3 or 4 times, it will take right off. Is this a bad ignition switch, a selenoid somewhere or what? I'm having a...
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    advice/recommendations on reman

    Got the dreaded news yesterday about my 93 that's been in the shop for several weeks after water was found in the cylinders and crankcase. Motor was completely broke down and tested and everything checked out fine. Manifolds, risers, heads, block all solid. Only explanation was that it must...
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    stumped-lots of water in oil

    1993 Celebrity 4.3L V6 only 350 hours Got the boat at the shop with what started out as getting the battery cables replaced due to a very slow to crank motor. Cables were showing signs of corrosion and were putting up a lot of resistance. Things have progressed to my mech. finding water in...
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    finding a head

    I'm waiting for the final verdict from my mech but based his initial findings of water in the oil crankcase it looks like I'll be in the market for a replacement head. What does everyone reccomend as far as new vs used? Also does anyone have a recommendation for any online sites that sell...
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    water in cylinders and low compression

    had the boat out 2 weekends ago and it ran great as usual. It's a 1993 very well kept and maintaiined boat with under 350 hours. I shut it off to infate a tube and it wouldn't start back up. Blew out the starter trying to crank it over so many times and had to get towed in. Replaced starter...
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    hot wires

    my 1993 merc 4.3 is giving me starting problems. Sranded me a couple weeks ago after running great all day. Shut it off for <5 minutes and then she wouldn't restart. It was turning over find but wouldn't fire. After cranking it over and over, the starter went out. Since then I've pulled...
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    starter rebuild

    I pulled my failed starter today. It is the original unit which is a Merc starter. We have a very credible auto electirc shop in my town that I've used many times for my auto work. My question is, does the marine rating on a starter come from the internal parts or just the external housing...
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    weekend work

    going to be pulling the starter on my 4.3 this weekend and know it's going to be a tight space. I've been told there are 2 bolts holding it in place. Looking for any suggestions on the best tools to use give the space restrictions. Also, wanted to take a look at my fuel/water separator filter...
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    pulling starter on 4.3L V6

    Looking for some diagnosis with some weekend trouble on my 1993 Celebrity 4.3. Boat ran great all day. Had just finished pulling a tuber so had run the motor fairly hard for about 10 minutes. Shut it off to pull rope and tube. when trying to restart, motor would turn over fine but wouldn't...
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