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    rpms go up but speed doesn't

    i've got a merc 140 that when it shifts into gear the boat starts moving at idle speed but when i give it gas only the rpms go up. any suggestions on what it could be?
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    mercruiser fuel and temp

    i have a 68 mercruiser 140 and was wondering what kind of fuel to use. it says on the side use leaded ( regular or premiem) 93 octane minimum. is this true? if so how much lead should i add. and also what temp should this boat normaly run at?
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    mercruiser stern drive install?

    i took my stern drive off to fix a water hose and can't figure out how to get the thing back on. it's a mercruiser 140. 70's i think. serial number 3354343. is there a trick i don't know about?
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    mercruiser 140 wiring

    my old merc 120 died and a friend gave me a old 140 that i am installing in my boat. i'm not sure the year. i think it is 70's. serial # is 3354343. but i can't figure out how to wire my ignition switch and all my gauges. if anyone has a diagram or knows what colors go where that would be of...
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