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    2004 Mercruiser 3.0L Exhaust Riser corrosion

    Hi all, looking for some wisdom and advice. Had my 2004 Bayliner on the IC last weekend, and after bringing it home and flushing the engine, noticed several significant sized pieces of rusted metal flushed out of the water side of the exhaust. The largest about 3/4" square and 1/4" thick. The...
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    Ignition Coil Clicks, Won't start.

    To close this thread out, it was in fact the slave starter solenoid that had gone bad. Starts perfectly now.
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    Ignition Coil Clicks, Won't start.

    Thanks again, and for correcting my terminology. Good info regarding the lanyard. Eliminates that as a cause. I'm tracking the neutral safety option. Only one slave relay...and it'll be delivered tomorrow. if that doesn't fix things, I'll move on to jumping the neutral safety, then the...
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    Ignition Coil Clicks, Won't start.

    Jack, Sorry for the confusion. Engine does not turn over. The "Ignition Coil" clicks when the key is turned, but the starter motor/starter don't respond. This is the 2004 3.0L carbureted Mercruiser 181 Cubic Inch in-line 4 cylinder. I finally located the slave starter relay, and have one on...
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    Ignition Coil Clicks, Won't start.

    Hi All, new here, but hoping for some help. 2004 Bayliner 195, Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha. Won't turn over/start Boat started at the lake, we cruised for about 2 hours and shut off to chill. wouldn't start for multiple tries, then finally did after I messed with the battery select switch, so we...
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