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    89 Merc 8HP 2 stroke bogs during acceleration and won't reach full speed

    Hi guys, First many thanks, this site has bailed me out many times.. Here's what's happening.. Picked up a used outboard for my nephew as outlined above. Latley upon initial start up (always starts great and idles without issue) However when throttle is increased the motor studders a bit...
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    89 Merc 2 stroke outboard lacks top end speed

    Hey guys need a little input. As stated above little merc 8hp 2 stroke is lacking top end speed. Thought possibly a fuel issue, so replaced gas w/ higher octane and changed out tank and lines.. Also recently began stuttering a bit on initial acceleration. So far I've checked 1. Compression 112...
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    Mercruiser 5.7L (GAS) V-8 inboard- AUTO MECHANIC THINKING OF USED BOAT PURCHASE INPUT

    HI GUYS, JUST LOOKING FOR INFO AND OPINIONS ON MID 80'S Mercruiser 5.7L gas V-8 inboard ENGINE RE: KNOWN ISSUES,COMMON PROBLEMS, DURABILITY, DESIGN, MAINTENANCE PARTS AVAILABILITY, DIFFICULTY REPAIRING? ECT.. THINKING OF BUYING A USED BOAT WITH THE ABOVE AS POWER PLANT (CURRENTLY NOT...
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    Advice on purchase of used tiara express 2500 vacationer

    HI GUYS, I GET GREAT INPUT WITH THESE FORUMS, SO MANY THANKS! QUESTION: ALWAYS A FRESHWATER BOAT OWNER, LOOKING @ A USED TIARA 2500 THAT FELL IN MY LAP. A FRIENDS NEIGHBOR JUST WANTS IT GONE SHORT MONEY... ANY INPUT RE: THIS COMPANY ,MODEL, ENGINE, COMMON ISSUES WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED...
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    1989 8HP Mercury 2 stroke misfiring @ low idle

    Hi, New to the site and owning a boat so please forgive my ignorance. Thanks in advance for any suggestions Here's the break down 1989 Mercury 8HP (2 stroke) has been running great until long day trolling that ten the tank dry. Since then Starts ok idle seems high although misfires. plugs are...
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