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    Cooling orifice tube

    E P A garbage wants HOTTER engines to lower emissions. Catalytic Converter engines are very much hotter. Agree with check the thermostat number on it.
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    1989 Sea Ray thunderbolt no spark

    My 2002 is still original. But 2 of us does not mean they were reliable.
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    Mercury Sport jet 175 not running/water in cylinder

    Sadly your engine is that damaged.
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    Mercury Sport jet 175 not running/water in cylinder

    The leak is getting bigger and worse. Running heat causes the leak to start. The engine does need a pull apart.
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    Merc 300 Bravo slips out of cruise

    Last sentence of post # 3 tells me you might have a loose connection somewhere.
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    Approximate cost of new outboard ?

    Guilt or delaying too long ruins my feelings on boating
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    Overheat after high RPM run 350 MPI from 2001 with bravo one

    Using a LONG adjustable hose clamp to hold the mufflers in place is a good idea. Just be sure the clamp does not flatten the muffler over the holes.
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    1989 Sea Ray thunderbolt no spark

    My 2002 5.0 Had a known problem with the tiny molded ignition part in the distributor. Some died quickly while others lasted. Do a web search of ......1989 Thunderbolt Ignition problems..... Both the IV snd V were unreliable.
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    Too big a battery harmful?

    Some O B Chargers Are simple AC Volts generators with a DC rectifer circuit feeding the battery. Without a voltage regulator for limiting MAXIMUM CURRENT out to a very run down battery. There is a excellent chance the motor alternator windings - rectifier - electronics - battery will be cooked...
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    Another ? Surprize Solved

    Might as well have him replace the propeller drive pin also. I have stopped the engine by using a boulder & the prop. While idling across a shoal area. (y) They are very difficult to remove if only 1/2 cut thru. :(
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    Manual jack plate starting height

    I would call that a wet sand blaster in a hurry. Water pump impellor lasts for at least 5 years. :oops:
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    Too big a battery harmful?

    If you run batteries down to 1/2 capacity ? You COULD possibly damage a O B alternator. YOU are responsible for correctly running ALL of your boat systems. Not someone else. Never Lie to yourself that boat systems are as reliable as any car.
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    J40ELCR WOT needs key pushed and released for full power

    I would do the simple and cheap replacement parts. Like fuel hoses and a Primer Bulb. Before doing iffy expensive things. Maybe a new complete fuel pump. ........... Then start the testing and tearing apart parts that require real engine abilities.
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    Should be a good workboat.
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    Depth Finder/ CB Issues

    Check the battery voltage after starting the engine ?
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    Another ? Surprize Solved

    Bought the Harbor fright Timing light. Idle timing degrees is . Minus 40 degrees. :) That is the good news. A Retarded timing due to a sheared flywheel Crescent key. Oh well. Have the mechanic pull and replace the parts. (y)
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    Volvo Penta 5.0L GXiC-270R Overheating after Impeller Change

    Somebody with engine experience has to check the water and exhaust systems for parts that have come loose and traveled anywhere . Even to the end of the exhaust system.
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    Head gasket replacement for an old boat

    I would be ready to have the boat engine checked out for major damage. Before THINKING about spending a penny on any part
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    Bought a new Tachometer, Timing light / gun, Infrared Laser thermometer and a grease paint marker.

    Setting ignition timing.
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    Manual jack plate starting height

    Fish gotta eat to.:)
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