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    2007 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi - no compression in # 4 cylinder

    Looking for some help. I just launched for the season and on 1st run had port engine running rough. After about 20 minutes I pulled into the marina and asked the shop to have a look. The next day they did a compression test and #4 had nothing. The mechanic used a bore scope and told me that it...
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    Four Winns 318 Accessing port fuel sending unit

    Hey all, I am a new member to this forum. I am hoping someone can help with some guidance. I am trying to get access to my port fuel sending unit on a 2007 Four Winns 318 Vista. My gas gauge is not working and I am trying to diagnose the issue. I removed the fridge under the top side sink where...
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    1999 7.4 mercruiser - cut cooling hose

    I have had a cooling hose on my 1999 merc 7.4 cut by the main belt. this seems like a flawed design as the belt is too close to the hose. this is a 1.5" formed c shaped cooling system hose. When I replaced it after the original was cut it had about a 1/2" clearance from the belt. over time it...
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    Merc 7.4 starter replacement

    I have 1999 Crownline 266ccr with 7.4 Mercruiser. Tech said starter needs to be replaced. Can this be done without pulling the manifold? is this a DIY job or should I take to shop? Also what is a cost range for shop to do this - i know there are many variables but looking for a range. Thanks in...
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    1999 Mercruiser won't start.

    I have a 1999 Crownline 266CCR with a 7.4 Mercruiser MPI. I was having starting issues last year - clicking noise when key turned - but it would eventually turn over. I figured I would replace the starter slave solenoid prior to launching as it is an easy job. I now have no power to any gauges...
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