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    350 L engine electrical puzzle

    Hi all. My starboard engine would not start. This is a 350 small block Mercruiser with 2 barrel carb and tks choke system. I found the 20 amp engine harness fuse blown and the diode inoperative. The fuse and diode are replaced. Now the fuel pump is running even with the ignition key off...
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    Starb. engine no start (2007 Bayliner 325)

    For the last few months, my sb 350 carbed. engine starter had a strange noise on starting.i also noticed that the starb starting battery wea very low on electrolite. I changed the battery with new. Now the starter is inoperative and there is no alarm sound when the ignition is turned on...
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    Port Bravo II drive won't go up

    Hi All! I suspect a bad "up solenoid" on my port side trim pump assembly. Ordered a solenoid yesterday. Has anyone else had to replace one of these? Thanks, Griff4.
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    Dead Norcold DE0041 cockpit refrigerator

    Hi all! Has anyone had to replace one of these? Dual voltage is really not required as we are on shore power most of the time. What models will easily install? We are not brand loyal. Thanks for the input. Griff4
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    Twin Dolphins and Shell Key this summer

    Anyone thinking of weekends at Twin Dolphins or day trips to Egmont or Shell Keys? One weekend a month Bradenton puts on a 12th Street show they call Old Main Street. Its near the Twin Dolphins Marina and lots of fun. Griff4
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    Manifold and riser time!

    My boat has now 5 years of service with salt seawater cooled GM 350 engines. I have flush kits and have flushed the engines after every outing. But general consensus is that the manifolds may be shot by this time. I have a big engine room and will be able to tackle the job myself. Any member...
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    Runaway lift "going up"

    Has anyone experienced a boat lift that started raising itself, without command? We think it may be a problem within the Gem controller box. Thanks for input, Griff4
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    454 overheats when over 3000 RPM's need tech advice1

    Our boating pal has a classic Carver Santigo with a pair of 454's. The engine gauges indicate that things are getting hot when over 3000 RPM's. I had suggested to him that he should seek-out an "old salty marine tech" who is experienced with 454 problems. Does anyone have any suggestions or...
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    Shell Key this Sunday

    Our plan is to meet-up with our pals at Shell Key this Sunday. Pals have a Carver Santigo. We will try and set-up on the outside (facing the Gulf). I dislike the tide current in the Pass-a-Grille inlet. Anyone else going out on Sunday (Mother's Day)? Griff4
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    Kohler 5E generator spark plug recommendation.

    We never use the generator. I run it periodically to keep it alive and not gummed-up. Total time on the generator in almost 5 years is 27 hours. The other day I was running the generator and the AC, noticed the occasional backfire. Took the covers off and pulled both NGK BPR43S plugs and...
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    Annoying intermittent engine alarm.

    For electrical wizards: We have a pair of 2 barrel 250 HP 350's and after about 3 years since new our starboard engine alarm is intermittent. Of course, everything is OK. I have disconnected the temp alarm switch (after replacing it, which changed nothing), disconnected the drive oil resivour...
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    Sunday August 4th at Egmont Key

    Hi Guys, We are planning on this Sunday at Egmont Key. If the wind is kind to us we will be using our "palm tree hammocks." Bruce and Ines Griffith
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    Club get together at Caladisi State Park Marina..

    Has there been any information on Calidisi State Park for a Sea Ray weekend this year? Thanks, Griff4
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    Any Tampa Bay/Suncoast boaters out there?

    We are new members and wanted to say hello to all! Bruce and Ines Griffith
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    New member from Saint Pete Beach, FL

    Hi everyone, we are brand new members and having a little trouble getting our signiature photo to show-up on repiles. If you check our profile and settings, the photo seems to be there alright. But on replies it dosen't appear. I have contacted Scott Ferguson, of CSR and he suggested that I...
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    posting a photo for the signiature

    Hi everyone, we are new members and need assist adding a photo for the posting signiature. We have a photobucket account, but not computer savvy. Thanks, Bruce and Ines Griffith (Saint Pete Beach, FL)
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