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    4.3 Mercruiser - randomly dies

    Thanks- I had two windows open with different threads when that last crap was posted. I removed it.
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    4.3 Mercruiser - randomly dies

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    4.3 Mercruiser - randomly dies

    If it's flooding, open the throttle completely and crankit- there won't be enough vacuum to draw gas out and if some fuel is still in the cylinders, it shlould start- if it does, you'll obviously need to slam it back to idle. If you don't have a manual, find a way to access that info- it...
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    4.3 Mercruiser - randomly dies

    Drizzle some fuel in when it doesn't want to start- that will verify the fuel as a cause. If you have spark after adding fuel, it should start.
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    Anyone know what on my outboard this came from?

    Already covered this and the photo shows the round shape at the ends/no angle on the spring edge.
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    Anyone know what on my outboard this came from?

    If you post the motor's serial number, it will be possible to search for the exact parts list.
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    Anyone know what on my outboard this came from?

    A helicoil wouldn't have a round cross section, it would match the thread of the hole and bolt. It wouldn't have needed to be removed if it was in a carb, either.
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    stray current

    Are you testing this when the boat is on the water, or on a trailer?
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    Kohler Generator

    Do you have a manual for this? Does it indicate what those codes correspond to? Pull the spark plug and try to crank it.
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    Lower unit disassembly

    If the propshaft is rotated, where is the bend, outside of the carrier? What is the diameter of the circle formed by the shaft's turning center when it's rotated? Did you heat the housing? That worked for mine.
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    Lower unit disassembly

    So, you removed the bearing carrier retainer and stainless tab ring, but the carrier won't come out? You're not trying to rotate it, are you? It has a small key that's meant to prevent rotation. Are you using a puller? It's supposed to slide straight out. I used PB Blaster around the perimeter...
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    Alpha 1 forward gear needle bearing working out

    FYI- you can buy pre-owned tools for this, including real Mercury/Mercruiser brand. This saves a lot of money.
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    mercruiser gear ratio

    If the engine has a plastic cover over the flame arrestor, it may also have a label with engine & drive serial numbers- if you have those (they may also be on your title), you can look on the Mercury site for info. They changed to a simple flame arrestor at some point, but this info was on that...
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    Mecruiser 4.3 MPI Carbon Issue

    Did you notice a specific odor from the smoke? Did it smell like burning rubber? That likely means the impeller is toast and the bellows has been destroyed.
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    Marine grade fan belts vs auto parts store?

    Make sure the pulleys aren't rusted and teh paint/chrome is smooth. If it is, either repaint after making them smooth or replace them. Do you see lots of black/dark gray dust in the area?
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