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    2000 vip thermostat readings.

    Hello all. Need some opinions on this one. 2000 vip 3.0 mercruiser. replaced impeller, and thermostat ( the correct one and correctly installed) , and checked connections on temp sending unit and on the gauge itself. all appear good. The problem is when running the boat either idling or wot the...
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    rpms

    wow. i love this site. i have a 50 hp merc outboard, about a 1987 model. anyone know the idle rpm, and the max running rpm. right now my tac says its idling at around 1000, i think that might be a little high. what do yall think? thanks d
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    thermostat location

    hello all i have what i believe to be a 1987 mercury outboard 50 hp. ser number is 9b114042, cant find model number. anyhow does this have a thermostat, and if so where is it located. also is it supposed to pee a steady stream while idling? this one doesnt, it streams then suptters water, back...
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    mercury cooling?

    have a mercury 50 hp outboard, not sure of the year but numbers are 9b114042 if anyone can help with that. second, i replaced the water impeller, and when idling it will pee strong, the dwindle to a dribble, then it will go strong again and repeat the cycle. water is so hot you cannot hold your...
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