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    alternator problems

    Ok guys on top of the fuel problem, now alternator also. 97 mercruiser 4.3 If the battery is hooked up, it will drain in about a day. I noticed that the alternator gets hot even if the boat hasn't been started when the batter is hooked up. About 2 years ago I put this alternator on, My...
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    Fuel problem, Please help

    The engine is a mercruiser 4.3 gen + lxh, 4bbl webber carb This has been an ongoing problem on this boat for the last few years. One problem is that I have a cold start. The boat won't start if the fuel tank is not full unless I jump out the fuel pump and let it run for about 30 seconds to a...
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    1997 4.3 mercruiser exhaust tube

    I am replacing my exhaust tube that go from the one piece manifold exhaust to the y pipe. Will I need to take the exhaust manifolds off or is it possible to replace with out. Also is it just the clamps that holds the boots or is there a sealer that I will need. So you know what part I'm...
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    1997 4.3 L whats my gear ratio

    I have a 1997 4.3 alpha 1 gen + LXH. I was looking at getting one off ebay for the lower unit but not sure if a 2.0 will work or exactly what mine is. My boat is a bryant if that helps . Thanks guys
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    Hesitation

    "Hey again guys here's the "Hey again guys here's the hesitation question? 4.3 v 6 mercruiser. 4bbl weber carb. alpha gen x When the boat is out of the water hooked to the water hose. Once warmed up if you just really quickly just shift it to wot it hesitates and wants to die? When on the...
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    How to polish and shine

    "Hey guys, How's it going "Hey guys, How's it going been a while since I've posted this year. Not really a mechanical question this time although I'll have many in the future. Actually after this post I will do one on hesitation< Been having that all summer long and can't get to the bottom of...
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    Slipping 43 mercruiser

    "Ok I decided to use this boat "Ok I decided to use this boat through this season and work on the carb problem During off season. But wouldn't you know it NEW Problem.... Do they ever stop? Please any insight feel free... Be a fairly new boater I'm probably alittle rough on this engine...
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    43 mercruiser weber 4bbl carb problems

    "First of all thanks to everyo "First of all thanks to everyone with the help with water getting in the spark plug hole. I think , I hope I have that problem solved. New issue wouldn't you know. After running the afternoon on fathers day the engine just died at an idle. It was getting...
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    Water in the spart plug hole

    In the process of changing my In the process of changing my starter I decided that I should go ahead and put new spark plugs in. Facing the engine working on the left. The very back plug looked alittle wet. The second plug from the back looked alright. Finally the plug closest to the front of...
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    Mercruiser 43 starter problems need advice

    "Beutiful day today. And would "Beutiful day today. And would you know that after about 10 starts on the water my starter just spun. Makeing a wineing noise. So I'm assumming needing new starter I Hope. Theres a shop in my town that rebuilds starters. What do you guys think. Is rebuilding an...
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    97 43 mercruiser alternator and gear fill up resvoir

    "Trying to get this boat ready "Trying to get this boat ready for season. `997 bryant 4.3 mercriuser. The alternator decided to stop working. The one on this boat was the mando. Gave the guy the part numbers he sent me the ac delco. He Said it would work fine. 2 problems. The wiring colors...
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    Impeller replacement have I ordered the right kit

    4.3 LX GEN 2 Alpha One Eng 4.3 LX GEN 2 Alpha One Eng Serial # OK19489 Transom OK231203 Drive Serial OK247024 I am not sure if I have the right impeller kit so I thought I would ask the xperts. The one I have is by mallory marine products. part 9-48313. On the package it say...
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    1997 43 mercruiser alpha carb problems overheating no acceleration

    "This boat is a 1997 bryant wi "This boat is a 1997 bryant with a 4.3 mercruiser. carburated, alpha Today we took our boat out want to do some sight seeing in the fall being the 1st year owning a boat. Hoping to get to go out a few more times before storing it for the winter. All summer...
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