Thanks for contributing. I must of watched 10 videos on how to do this. Not one explained the cap will be seized on the shaft. I couldnt understand why that joker wouldnt come off. I didnt know why and didnt want to break anything. I thought i might be missing somthing.5***** reveiw well done. The the details count!!!
Thanks a lot man.You save me lot of nervose (and money) cause these days I have the same issues.My sear ray 175 with merc 4.3 stopped running on the sea…My mechanic supects carb,valves,timing chain,bad compression…hell a know what else…he has no idea what to look more.I thought maybe is distributor cap and the water condensation inside …
It's probably your timing turn your timing Advance some and see if it works better run better same thing happened to mine that's what I did Advance the timing some and it cured the problem
i had the same issue but on a mercruiser 3.0 , my solution was to , change the distributor cap / ignition coil (both probably 50 bucks on amazon) ,and................ that didnt solved my issue. what actually did it , was , before trying to start the engine, just put it in contact , wait 3 minutes , let the electric choke fully open, and booom, that did it, now i start the engine every time, with no issues i think the combination of new parts and waiting for the electric choke to warm up and fully open helped in my case. hope this help to anyone , i know the frustration feeling , (in my case my wife yelling at me while trying to start the engine, saying, we are selling this crap when we get to the shore)
Hi man, i got the same motor. I have changed the ignition module but no changes. Still no spark. The coil is new and working and the sparkplugs are new aswell. Any tips?
The mechanic I used suggested to rebuild the distributor first, if that didn't work to replace the ignition switch. Check the switch that momentarily kills the engine when you shift, I think it is the shift interruptor switch.
Check your coil. It sounds to me the mechanic replaced a lot of things that did have anything to do with it running.I’ve been around boats many ,many years.replace t your ignition parts. And if you have a condenser that little thing will cause problems if bad.as to a hot engine. If the engine over heats. A hot engine may not start.and watch so you don’t keep cranking the engine where the positive battery cables starts to melt etc on the solenoid.check your timing ,ignition parts,check your batteries so they are strong.check that coil though
You mention the sensor by the distributor several times, but I did not see you mention what the name of this sensor is, do you know what that is called?
Thank you for sharing. I’ve been having the same issue last year. I will change mine soon
I hope it fixes yours, nothing worse than a dead engine in the water.
Great job. Same problem. Thanks 😊
Thanks for contributing. I must of watched 10 videos on how to do this. Not one explained the cap will be seized on the shaft. I couldnt understand why that joker wouldnt come off. I didnt know why and didnt want to break anything. I thought i might be missing somthing.5***** reveiw well done. The the details count!!!
Thank you
@@boonecollard Yes thanks for posting this video. I used two screwdrivers and had to put a heat gun on it to finally get it to release.
Exactly the video I was looking for. Nice job thanks
I hope this helps fix yours.
@@boonecollard does this motor have a crankshaft sensor?
@@erikhamilton4866 I don't know
Nice job.
Thanks a lot man.You save me lot of nervose (and money) cause these days I have the same issues.My sear ray 175 with merc 4.3 stopped running on the sea…My mechanic supects carb,valves,timing chain,bad compression…hell a know what else…he has no idea what to look more.I thought maybe is distributor cap and the water condensation inside …
It's probably your timing turn your timing Advance some and see if it works better run better same thing happened to mine that's what I did Advance the timing some and it cured the problem
Thank you! I'll try it😅
Did it work?
Thank you very informative. How do you work in those jammed engine compartments? Is changing the plugs a nightmare?
The oil filter has been the worst so far, just give the engine a big ol hug.
Half a Chevy pick up distributor cap had a crack in it
Its vapor Lock also called heat sink
i had the same issue but on a mercruiser 3.0 , my solution was to , change the distributor cap / ignition coil (both probably 50 bucks on amazon) ,and................ that didnt solved my issue.
what actually did it , was , before trying to start the engine, just put it in contact , wait 3 minutes , let the electric choke fully open, and booom, that did it, now i start the engine every time, with no issues
i think the combination of new parts and waiting for the electric choke to warm up and fully open helped in my case.
hope this help to anyone , i know the frustration feeling , (in my case my wife yelling at me while trying to start the engine, saying, we are selling this crap when we get to the shore)
Same .I have the same issue.imbgiing to try it out
Hi man, i got the same motor. I have changed the ignition module but no changes. Still no spark. The coil is new and working and the sparkplugs are new aswell. Any tips?
The mechanic I used suggested to rebuild the distributor first, if that didn't work to replace the ignition switch. Check the switch that momentarily kills the engine when you shift, I think it is the shift interruptor switch.
Check your coil. It sounds to me the mechanic replaced a lot of things that did have anything to do with it running.I’ve been around boats many ,many years.replace t your ignition parts. And if you have a condenser that little thing will cause problems if bad.as to a hot engine. If the engine over heats. A hot engine may not start.and watch so you don’t keep cranking the engine where the positive battery cables starts to melt etc on the solenoid.check your timing ,ignition parts,check your batteries so they are strong.check that coil though
Thanks for the video. So what exactly did you change to get it fixed? thanks.
I believe the main problem was the ignition module but all of the distributor needed to be rebuilt
You mention the sensor by the distributor several times, but I did not see you mention what the name of this sensor is, do you know what that is called?
It is called the ignition sensor, the kit I bought came with the sensor, cap and rotor all for around $80.
@@boonecollard I have the same engine and same problem. Do you have a part number for that kit?
@@marinotopal5620 www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Sensor-Tune-Up-Kit-for-Mercruiser-V-6-4-3L-Thunderbolt-Distributor-/333348214648?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Great video, thank you.
Guys, for goodness sake put a towel in that carb and a bag over that !
What is the name of the senor?
I think it is called the ignition module
Crack in the distributor cap
Sensor?