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    Strong rich/gassy smell

    Hey guys, I'm getting a rich/gassy smell in idle on my 454 carbed mercruisers. Is there air/fuel mixture adjustment screws on these carbs or do I have to open them up for possible rebuilds.
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    Impellers

    Bought a 1994 Regal Ventura 9.8 with twin 454 inboards V-drives. The motors are in reverse, meaning the front of the motors are facing the transom, really tight back there! Where are my impellers located and where can I get a manual for this setup? This is all new to me never had twin V-drives...
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    conversion kit to electronic points

    1986 Bayliner with a volvo penta 225D V8 GM block. Marina converted my points to electronic points, but I had some other problems with the boat and was not able to use it for awhile. Now I have the boat back in the water and running and it runs ok but after a while it begins to spudder at higher...
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    Volvo penta problem

    Hi guys. I am having trouble with my 1986 5ltr 225hp Volvo Penta (GM Block) This is what happens. I will go up to my boat after a week of not driving it, start it up, take off with it and it runs great. After I stop somewhere for a while and try to get up and going again It chokes up and runs...
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    volvo penta timing

    I have a 1986 5.L 225D. Can anyone tell me what my timing should be set at? Manual points have been changed to electronic points if that matters.
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    280 stern drive problem

    I have a 1986 Volvo penta 280 outdrive. at low speeds it is fine but when I accelerate it jumps out of gear. I have taken it to the rebuilders twice, what could be the problem?
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