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Just a follow up. Bought all the stuff and went to the boat this am to start working. First off though, I checked all the wiring, wires to choke, etc.. Choke seemed a little loose. I also found one ground wire that had come completely loose that screwed onto the ignition ckt breaker mount...

Yes I was holding the choke open. It would open slightly when cranking engine. I opened it up further with starting fluid and it started, though ran really rough.

Yes, I will look at doing that. But would a carb just go from running fine to not running at all in an hours time?

I think it is a Gen V based on the Mercury Parts Catalog using the engine serial number. Its not an MPI or TBI which are the two Gen VI listed. The parts breakdown on the Gen V match what I see on the engine, for example water pump, fuel pump, ignition coil, etc. Yeah, I think its a bad...

Thanks for the input! Yes, I have already changed all the fluids, filters, impeller, fuel pump gear oil. What do you mean by t-stats? The thermostat? Didn't think of that. Will add to list.

I have a 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 with a Mercruiser 7.4L Bravo Gen V engine. Bought the boat 6 months ago and engine has ran fine with no problems. Started right up every time. Yesterday I arrived at the marina and started the engine just to warm it up before we were going to go out for a...

Thanks Patrick! There is a holder mounted on the dash where the GPS just pops out after you release a lever. It is NOT listed on the boat inventory. It is not hard wired. I am leaving the mounted VHF. BTW funny that you have a 94 300 Sundancer. I am driving to FL next week to look at a 92 300...

Boat was recently declared a total loss. I was told the attached nav equipment should remain with the boat for the salvage company. I cannot seem to get a straight answer from anyone as to whethjer my removable Garmin GPS falls into the attached description. The mount is definitely attached, but...