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    1998 Volvo Penta 5.7 Vortec

    I have a fresh rebuild running on stand and I am not getting water out of the port side manifold ? I took the riser off to see if it was clogged but can't find anything? New thermostat installed. All the water just seems to flow thru the starboard side? Thanks in advance for your help G
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    1993 Sea Ray 4.3 Mercruiser

    New rebuild running hot. Replace impeller. Removed thermostat and still hot. Removed the water pump and there did not seem to be any water in the engine? The engine is dieseling, Had the timing set at 4 and adjusted it to 8 before TDC. Weber 4 barrel and 12 bolt pattern stock intake. Water...
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    2007 Mercruiser 4.3 wiring harness plug

    Can some one help me with a diagram? The old plug ins had numbers and this one has letters and are much smaller. I am trying to bench start the engine I just rebuilt. The old style you could ground 5&6 and add 12 volts to 7 to start the engine, what are the 2 letters that need grounded on the...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 1995 Drive oil reservoir dribble valve

    I am having trouble with drive oil in the reservoir leaking. When I check the drive the oil level is good. when I add oil to the square bottle on the engine I end up with a puddle on the carport? I even changed drives and get the same problem. The oil level was good in both the drives. That...
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    Mercruiser 3.0l 2006 Bayliner 185 BR

    I am having trouble with my boat. When cruising the boat runs great and most other times, but if I pull the throttle up to stop when zooming down the lake the engine sputters and dies. Starts back no problem. Other times the engine idles fine. I appreciate all thoughts and thanks in advance for...
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    1997 Mercruiser 4.3LX Gen + convert to electronic ignition system

    Does anybody have any info as to wiring a delco distributor in? Do the wires to the coil have resistance on this model? Thanks in advance for your help
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    Gimble bearing failure?

    Cooked. Yes I do have an alignment tool. The outdrive slid right in there. I knew the gimble was roaring so I replaced it. Bellow ok.
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    Gimble bearing failure?

    I have a 2006 Bayiner 185. 3.0l I was running the boat planed about about two thirds throttle. The engine race or revved a bit seemed like I may have hit something in the water. I shut her down immediately, opened the hood, there was a little smoke. She was a bit hot so I let the boat set for...
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    3.0l mercruiser sputters and won’t run under a load.

    3.0l mercruiser sputters and won’t run under a load. The boat seems to run ok on muffs. Changed: Plugs and wires. New distributor cap and rotor. Carb was rebuilt and used spring loaded needle and seat, so I changed that to the solid needle and seat. Checked timing and tried to run at 2 degrees...
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    Black crude on the back of my boat?

    Can some one tell me what this is looks like oil is coming out the exhaust but there is no oil loss in the boat?
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