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    72 Evinrude 2 HP loses spark over time

    I have a 72 Evinrude I bought for $50. It starts and runs for 3-4 mins then it slowly dies. Spark is very strong when checked cold. I changed the points and condenser and same thing. Coil looks like original, and has some cracks. ( i have have sealed them with epoxy) I tried to upload a pic of...
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    mercury 9.9 runs 30 seconds then stalls

    I have a 89 Merc 9.9 (not a Yamaha) that only starts when cold and runs for about 30 seconds and stalls. after that it will fire for 3-4 seconds and stalls each time. Plugs are wet when removed and fuel shows in water, so it is running rich. Compression good at 105 PSI in both New plugs...
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    Merc 9.9 Carb pulse hose

    I have a Merc 9.9 that the previous owner has crimped off the small rubber line that runs the block (Intake access cover?) and goes under the carb to a T fitting. The hose continues on to a fitting at the bottom of the block. The hose at the T is cut and crimped off with ty-wraps. The hose that...
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    1989 Mercury 9.9 carb size vs. smaller engines

    I just bought a 1989 Merc 9.9. I also have a 88 Mariner 9.9. I noticed the Mercury has a smaller carb throat size compared to my Mariner. It also shows signs that the carb was taken off at some point. Unless there was a model change between 88 and 89, someone has put on a smaller carb...
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    Would a warped head cause low compression readings?

    As stated: Would a warped head cause low compression readings, or could the readings be normal? Using a GM 3.0L marine engine
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    Exhaust flapper valve OMC 3.0

    I checked my flapper valve today, and although it seems to move it is only held in place by one mounting tab. The other rubber tab seems to have rotted or burned away. I think it would be best to just rip it out at this point. I don't think it would seal much anyway.
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    Cobra 3.0L oil Milkshake with a twist...

    A little background: I bought this boat last fall with a broken engine coupler. At that time I changed the oil and the oil was black, but had no signs of water in the oil or the filter. PO said he was using it up until June when the coupler let go, and then he parked it and put it for sale...
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    1988 OMC Cobra 3.0 ignition points

    Does anyone know if there is an automotive part number for the points in a 1988 3.0 I have Seirra points SET part number as 18-5311, but would like to know what Delco or other points would work.
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    Paint code for OMC Cobra Outdrive

    Can anyone tell me if a 1988 Cobra outdrive uses moeller 025478 (OMC Charcoal non-metalic) or 025479 (OMC Charcoal Metallic) paint? Does R-M or BASF have a paint code for the Cobra?
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