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    Fuel system issues

    Picture is deceiving. It’s about a 4” drop from filler to tank over the length of the line. I have checked the valve and it operates fine. However you are correct it’s not needed because the filler cap closes it off. I’ll see what I can find to take its place.
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    Fuel system issues

    I have no problems with water in fuel, engine runs fine. Vent is up plenty high so submersion or water intrusion is very unlikely. Vent is a "P-trap" style to help with that as well. Air flows fine when I blow through canister, but maybe my air pressure is less than incoming gas from the pump...
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    Fuel system issues

    1-1/2" ID hose needs an odd size piece of pipe. That's why I figured, even though the one way valve is operating great I would just roll it over to have it lay open. We shall see. Fuel tank vent is clear. Vent lines are clear. Canister allows air to easily pass through, so I'm guessing clear but...
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    Fuel system issues

    I like this idea. I may try it. There's just not much else I can think of. Bypassing the charcoal canister is my other option. It allowed air through it just fine when I checked it, but I'm not sure if maybe it's just not clear enough for the actual pressure from a gas pump nozzle. That fuel...
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    Fuel system issues

    So, I tried about 4 gallons of gas from my 5 gallon can and it went in just as smooth as can be. Later yesterday we went out on the lake and when we were at a marina we tried getting gas and again had the same trouble. I talked with the guy filling it and suggested slower and holding the nozzle...
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    Fuel system issues

    I’m planning on trying that.
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    Fuel system issues

    Ya it doesn’t look like much but it’s deceiving. It’s got enough angle. Can’t go any higher even if I wanted.
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    Fuel system issues

    Here’s a picture of the setup.
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    Fuel system issues

    Recently purchased my first pontoon. It's a Sun Chaser 23', Has a Suzuki 115. Runs just fine, starts right away no troubles. Permanent tank in back under sundeck. I filled it at the local gas station with non-ethanol gas before our first time out. Filling was a little slow going but I figured it...
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    888 with blow by-what to do?

    Hi all. I have a '75 888 with a problem. My excellent mechanic says I have blow by causing a smoky problem at the back of the engine after running for a bit. It's not an oil leak and it's not the engine coupler. Before I ask him what the next step is I wanted to ask all of you. What is the...
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    smoking 1975 Merc 888

    Hi all, Tipsy here. Wondered if any of you have had a problem like this? I've got a 1975 Merc 888 in a 22' SeaRay SRV 220. 500 hours on the engine which was rebuilt about 10 years ago. Average about 50 hours a year. Well maintained, all lubes changed every year etc. Last season had the engine...
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    repowering question

    Hi everyone. I have a 75 Sea Ray 220SRV. I'm thinking of repowering with all new engine and outdrive. Original engine is Mercruiser 888 with pre Alpha I outdrive. Any reccomendations on all new replacement? And who or where has the best price and service? I'd like to have more horsepower than...
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    repowering question

    Hi everyone. I have a 75 Sea Ray 220SRV. I'm thinking of repowering with all new engine and outdrive. Original engine is Mercruiser 888 with pre Alpha I outdrive. Any reccomendations on all new replacement? And who or where has the best price and service? Thanks!
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    888 backfire

    Hi! Wondered what you thought about my problem. Got a 1975 Sea Ray with a Merc 888 only 500 hours on the reman engine. Rochester 2GC carb. Changed out the water sep filter a week before I rebuilt the carb two weeks ago. Went out first weekend after rebuild-she purred like a kitten all day...
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    888 reverse lock out

    Does anyone know: If I open my reverse lockout unit on my "75 Mercruiser 888 to replace the leaking O-ring inside, will it spew oil under pressure? I'm thinking that if I raise the trim so most of the fluid is pulled into the cylinders I might be OK. Or am I just asking for a shot of fluid in...
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