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    Have a question about sport jet 90 trigger

    Bought a 94 bayliner with sport jet 90. Boat idles and runs smooth but when you throttle the boat it won't go over 10mph and won't plane. I have been reading forums and seems my problem may be the trigger. I pulled it out and did a ohm test. Not sure what it should read so if someone could...
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    thru hull tips above risers

    i have a mercruiser 350 that im in the process of doing thru hull exhaust on.my question is will it work with the tips above the risers?thanks for any help
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    cracked exhaust manifold

    i have a 1989 4.3 mercruiser that bogs down just at high rpms.could cracked exhaust manifolds cause this?
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    89 4.3 mercruiser coil question

    i have been having problems with my boat bogging at wot.been going through everything eliminated a fuel issue.now im into the electronics.my question is i have the thunderbolt ignition when i took the coil off to inspect it i seen it was the old type for external resistor could this be my...
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    89 4.3 mercruiser motor swap

    im going to pull my 4.3 just found out the blocks cracked and low compression.so my question is im just going to buy one from a truck so what year range do i need to stay for everything to bolt right up.thanks
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    89 4.3 mercruiser bogs at wot

    i got a 89 larson with the 4.3 mercruiser.took the boat out for the first time and run really bad died while idling i could play with the throttle and get it to take off but would only run at low rpms and stall when i backed out of the throttle.took it home and pulled the fuel filter out of the...
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    Question About Exhaust

    I Have A 93 Kawasaki Ts 650 The Problem Is When Running The Ski There Is Alot Of Oil Coming Out The Exhaust.is This A Major Problem Or I Thought About Taking The Oil Injectio Off And Mixing My Own Oil.any Help Would Be Great Thanks Ben.
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    steering question

    i have a 1979 mercruiser 898.At wot it is hard to steer.also it does have power steering.Do you think this is a problem in the power steering?or should i look at other componets. thanks for any input ben
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    cant change gears when in water

    i have seen a few similar questions but not sure if this is the same problem. i have a 79 mercruiser 898 just put a motor in it i took it out for the first time tonight and when i put the boat in it got stuck in reverse i turned the motor off and it went right in to neutral and it does the same...
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    help with rear mounts

    i have a 79 mercruiser 898 which is the 5.0 does anyone have a illustration of how the rear mounts on the bellhousing go. what i mean is where does the spacer go and fiber washer and also the spring looking washer when i pulled the motor mine had allready vibrated loose and was just laying under...
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    your thoughts on a low mounted thru hull

    if the exhaust is gonna be under water do you think flappers on the tips are enough thanks ben
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    motor swap question

    i have a 5.0 mercruiser with a cracked block can i use a 305 out of a car or truck or are they diffrent from a marine engine thanks ben
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