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    Losing speed around 3k RPM

    I took the boat out for a long run up the river. I was able to get on plane several times and usually cruise around 3k RPM. At the end of the day, I headed back down the river and when I raised the RPM to about 2800 RPM, the RPM shot up a bit and my speed dropped off. If I slowed it down to 2000...
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    Carb throttle bent (brand new)

    I drove 40 miles out to the boat today to swap my 2 barrel Mercarb. I just got done removing the old one off my engine (needs another cleaning and rebuild). I thought I’d save time this year and mount a brand new carb until I get some time to clean the old one again. I pulled the new one out of...
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    Identify these wires

    Hello, I am trying to identify what these wires are for and whether or not they should be connected somewhere. One is back by the distributor coming out of the wiring harness and has a ring connector. The other is by the thermostat housing and has a slip connector. Please look at the pics...
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    Floscan gauge odd behavior

    When I turn the ignition key to the ON position with engine not running, the Floscan gauge needle goes crazy and flutters between zero and pegging. The needle really pegs hard too and you can hear it when it hits the stop at maximum. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot this? The actual fuel flow...
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    Steering Play

    I have a rack and pinion helm. The system also has a power steering pump that assists with the steering. The outdrive itself is tight. However, there is some play that is observed at the steering wheel. I shot a video of me moving the steering wheel back and forth within the range of play that...
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    Broken bolt on upper stern drive cover

    I was getting some work done on my stern drive and the technician broke one of the stainless bolts in the top cover. Just wondering if you have ever seen this issue before and if there’s been success getting it out. Thanks, Brian
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    Shift shaft seal leak

    Hi All, The marina that stores my boat in the winter, just sent me an email telling me I have shift shaft seal leak and oil dripping on the floor under the drive. They sent me an estimate for the repair dated from November. This is the first I’m hearing about this now, which I think is weird by...
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    Fuel Shutoff Valve

    I was thinking of installing a fuel shutoff valve so I can run the carb dry. Which section of the line is the best place to install a valve? I have a Mercarb and the original mechanical fuel pump. ​I'm trying to prevent having to rebuild my carb every year. Last year I used Stabil in the gas...
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    I found these...

    Does anyone know what these are for? I found 2 of them laying in the cabin of my Sea Ray 215 in the under sink storage compartment. They weren't attached to anything, but they look important.
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    Exhaust shutters

    How hard is it to get to the exhaust shutters? I know they are in the tops of the Y pipe. I'm guessing the rubber coupler will be stuck to the metal pretty good. Is there a good tip or strategy for getting in there without tearing the rubber?
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    Idle and acceleration issue

    A little bit of background: I was having an issue with my engine not being able to idle last year. I did a complete carb rebuild last year and I also did an initial tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, ignition coil). After the carb rebuild, I had the boat out on the water last fall (warm 60...
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    Anode stuck in cav plate

    I got all the anodes off my Alpha 1 Gen 2 except the round one in the cavitation plate. The bolt came out no problem, but the anode itself is pretty stuck in there. Are there any tricks I could try to get it loose. I already tried the socket extension with a hammer on the bolt head going down...
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    how to read RPMs on my engine

    Hi, I am adjusting my carb and i am trying to read RPM. I tried using a difital timing light but it fluctuates too much. Is there a better way? I have a digital meter and I tried hooking it to the ignition coil negative with red wire and negative on battery with black wire. I dont get any...
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    No fuel at the carb

    I just rebuilt my carb and replaced my hard fuel line. I'm not getting any gas to the carb after cranking the the starter. The engine has both a mechanical fuel pump and an electric pump. I have been cranking with the saftey lanyard detached because i just want fill the carb bowl before...
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    2 barrel Carb Fuel Line

    Hello, ​I am working on the fuel line that goes from the pump to my carburetor. What it is the factory fuel line made of? Is it stainless steel? ​One of the threaded fittings on my line has damaged threads and I'm trying to decide between two options: 1. Replace the fitting and re-flare the...
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