mercruiser 496

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    Mercruiser 496 Mag MPI-DTS Not Engaging Gears

    I have a 2008 Sea Ray 270 SLX with the Mercruiser 496 Mag. I have the DTS throttle and shifter. The throttle works but the shifter does not engage to put in gear. I have checked the DTS fuse and replaced the battery and still no go. Any experience with a solution to this problem?
  2. SEASTHEDAY

    IAC on 496 question...

    Hey Team: Anyone have any insight regarding issues with the IAC (Idle Air Controller) on a Mercruiser 496? I've just repowered and the "whistling" is telling the mechanic that the IAC is bad. It’s under warranty... but …REALLY?.. a brand new engine with bad IAC? C’MON!!! Is this a common...
  3. SEASTHEDAY

    Re-powering to a Mercruiser 496

    Good Day Team: I'm considering re-powering my 1998 Mercruiser 454 MPI Gen VI to a Mercruiser 496 375 HP. Need some pointers... I'm not interested in the new 8.2, just the 8.1. I just learned within the last week... (Defender sale) ...about a guy who did a rebuild on his two 454s last...
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