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    5.0 Mercruiser Overheating

    I have a 1988 - 29' Stamas on Lake Erie with twin 5.0 Merc. I.O.'s. Last weekend when I took the boat out I was running at 3100 RPM when after about 5 miles I noticed that the starboard motor was running at almost 200 degrees. I pulled back the throttles and noticed that the gauge started to...
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    What year is my 5HP Mariner

    I just purchased a 5 HP Mariner O.B. It is an air cooled engine. It starts and runs great. I would like to know 2 things. First, Who made this engine and what year is the engine. The number says: 661 S 034_ _ _ any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks, Paul
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    STILL LOOKING FOR HELP FOR 3.6 MERC

    I posted a help wanted several days ago for my 3.6 (1981) Merc. that dies out when throttling back from wide open throttle. Have not yet recieved much to go on...Please look back a few days for the topic from "ohiopaul". I appreciate all of the replys.
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    3.6 Merc. - Dies after wide open throttle

    I picked up a little 3.6 Merc last fall that would not start. I found the compression to be only about 30 lbs. I took the motor apart and found broken rings. After honing, cleaning, new rings, bearings and reassembly, it fired right up. I ran it at different speeds in a barrel for about an hour...
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    MERC. PROP FOR WHAT ENGINE???

    I have a new Quicksilver prop #48-815083. I would like to sell it on Ebay but I have no idea what it fits. I have a 3.6 Merc. but it is not the same. This new prop. is 7-1/2" in diameter. Can anyone tell me what motor/motors it fits?? Spring is on its way!!!Thanks
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    1983 - 4.5 EVINRUDE COMPRESSION?

    I have a 1983 - 4.5 HP Evinrude. I would like to know what the compression on this motor should be. It seems to run fine but I think it smokes a little too much. Both cylinders check at 95 lbs. I have an actual Evinrude service manual for the motor but it does not come out and tell you what the...
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    3.6 Merc Flywheel Removal

    I have and early 80's 3.6 Merc. I am trying to remove the flywheel. Usually there are threaded holes in the top of the flywheel for bolts when using a puller. This flywheel does not have any holes at all. Any suggestions?.....Thanks, Paul [LIST]
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