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Forum: Engines 06-10-2014, 07:57 PM
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Well boys here's the update on the misfire...

Well boys here's the update on the misfire problem. As I said she seemed to sort herself out last weekend. The mechanic took her out on Wednesday. He said he could feel a small misfire at lower...
Forum: Engines 06-02-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
Sorry, I gave the engine a blast with the jet...

Sorry, I gave the engine a blast with the jet wash, I made sure to stay away from the electrical components. I hosed down the actual engine not the leg, inside the engine compartment. It was...
Forum: Engines 06-02-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
OK gents so I was at the boat this weekend. The...

OK gents so I was at the boat this weekend. The mechanic hadn't had time last week to look at it but he promised me he would defo get to it this week.
I took her out again on Sat for a trip up the...
Forum: Engines 05-30-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
HI ss, the engine starts fine, runs up to normal...

HI ss, the engine starts fine, runs up to normal temp after idle for a few minutes. In neutral it will rev right up to and past 4000rpm with no issues at all. When I take her out she will rev up to...
Forum: Engines 05-29-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
A friend of mine who has a boat next to me in the...

A friend of mine who has a boat next to me in the marina and who has a much better understanding of engines and electrics is going to have a look over the basics on Saturday. The mechanic still...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
Again, thanks for the advice boys. You're both...

Again, thanks for the advice boys. You're both spot on, my concern is we start throwing money at it and replace parts that don't need replaced. I'd also thought about disconnecting the 2nd house...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
Thanks again for the advice. The mechanic...

Thanks again for the advice.

The mechanic who serviced the engine was down in Southampton, England where I bought the boat from. I live up in Scotland a good 600 miles from there. He did email...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
Mike, I bought the boat this January. It had a...

Mike, I bought the boat this January. It had a full service from a mercruiser mechanic in February. he didn't have the boat out but said everything was in good order. The new battery and lights, etc...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
Hi Mike, Yes he hooked it up to the...

Hi Mike,

Yes he hooked it up to the diagnostic but found no faults. This was when the engine was in neutral not when it was under load. The issue is only apparent when out in water.

I...
Forum: Engines 05-27-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,220
Posted By Ernie
Engine misfire Over 2000rpm

Having engine issues with my 2400SC with the 350 MAG Mpi engine. When under load it misfires badly over 2000rpm which then also causes vibration from the engine. In neutral it revs up no problem...
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