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    engine overheating

    Hi that is a big possibility i found the thermostat was wide open and the gasket was out of position tried to flush it with hose pipe backwards a small amount of water comes out the spitter local marine person wonders if was rebuilt correct and the transfer pipe has been missed out thats a...
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    engine overheating

    thanks i will check it out never in salt and impeller was all intact but found out from the owner a local marine put one in backwards for him so do not know where those parts went
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    engine overheating

    HI friend brought his 1989 force 50 #507k9b to me he has had problems with this boat for a long time. Been in storage for 10 years he gave up on it, I did a service on it changed oil water pump impeller etc cleaned carb . On muffs it spits a small amount of water out the spit holes put...
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    outdrive alpha 1 gen2 bellows kits

    Hi Guys I have to do a reseal of my outdrive rubber kit including oil line ( this was the cause of the expensive repair bill) been looking at different kits available genuine mercruiser is nearly $400 Us and they are now made in China amazon has all price kits all made in China is it...
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    need to access your knowledge

    Hi A running engine has come to me its a mercruiser 120 the serial number is 6018254 other number cast into block is G ? 2379 and 2770 can anyone help identify this engine thanks Mike
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    need to access your knowledge

    OK making progress as we speak might have found a person with a engine from same time frame i will up date in a few days if things develop thanks Mike
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    need to access your knowledge

    Hi thanks So the engine from the 80"s would just be rebadged as long as it fits the age is no problem i would be ok with doing a refresh on it rings white metal and valves and seals before instaling it well within my pay grade Mike
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    need to access your knowledge

    Hi i wa looking to do a drop in but was not sure the 140 from earlier was in the same family of engines if they are a direct fit thats where i would go Mike
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    need to access your knowledge

    Hi I have come across a boat with frost damage its a 1990 4cylinder engine so i think its pre vortec. Looking for engine for it came across a mercruiser 140 would the block be the same been looking through the wonderfull web but have not got the answer i need. I think the heads were...
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