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    Engine dies under a load

    I am DOOMED !!
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    1998 Johnson 175 Ficht Not Starting

    The written instructions are WRONG. You can never get more than battery voltage in a ...NORMAL... battery system with the key in the off position. Your new battery is LOW. Connect a RELIABLE battery charge to it for several hours. It needs to be charged up to at least 13.5 volts to...FULLY...
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    2006 Mercury 9.9 4-stroke kicker won't start with fuel line attached

    DIY Strikes again.:rolleyes: It should have a 2 position Selector valve ONLY.
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    2006 Mercury 9.9 4-stroke kicker won't start with fuel line attached

    A defective 9.9 engine Primer Bulb ?
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    My 1986 Evinrude 28 SPL lost the small Cam Follower.

    Wondered why new plugs are getting dark and oily. The engine no longer has a tiny Cam Follower. Anyone have a part number and source ? It is identical to a 30 hp engine. Thank you.
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    Repairing gas sensor / cables / vent gas hose

    Looks like a saltwater boat that was sunk & never hosed down at all. The fuel tank is a REAL risk. Depending on when it sank. The split open vent line may have allowed salt water into the tank. Would be very bad.
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    1998 Johnson 175 Ficht Not Starting

    You do not want to be Fichted.
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    89 Mercury Classic 50 won’t open up

    Do we have to sign up for the night shift ? :sleep: I am felling really good for 2 days. If I take a 1 or 2 hour afternoon nap. I am up at 5 am and ramy Time for a coffee to really think about MY small list of all projects to do. Remove floor boards and sweep up dead bodies. Buy a small B &...
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    Commonality with Auto Works

    The wiring is done in a way that is quickest and highest profit way.
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    Engine dies under a load

    A word about D I Y mechanics. ME I rebuilt a simple Evinrude carburetor 3 times !! In 1 hour. Because I FORGOT to install 1 gasket under the large main jet in the center of the carburetor bowel. I only found the problem because I rebuild anything on a large clean white Beach Towel !!! I...
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    In-Line Fuel Filter Question

    I am searching for a large Water Separator with a drainable clear bowel.
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    DF140 surging

    Remember the size difference between EFI hole size & the low pressure / vacuum size of a carburetor jets. Carbs run with no blockages. Compared to very tiny H P EFI holes for EACH cylinder.
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    Why am I replacing woodruff key???????

    Mine are loose also.
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    Engine dies under a load

    I would think ignition is O K. Especially at such low compression pressures.
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    Run Merc 3.0LX on external fuel tank

    It is normal. On all of my 5 same type of tanks & fittings. There are tiny O rings still doing the job 38 years old.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L Manifolds

    Overloaded boats without a outboard ? You know water is being PUSHED into cylinders. " My boat is real odd. Full load of people and the starter is real slow for several seconds. " Battery checks out as excellent.
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    Gear Oil In My Bilge

    To make matters worse. There was oil in the water ? You have a patched up engine that was sold to you. Very bad luck is beginning to look like your problem.
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    Gear Oil In My Bilge

    Sure sounds like a lot of new parts were done ? Head gasket let go to mix oil & water ? Time for Racerone Compression Tests.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 L Manifolds

    Why I and others try to help people with the really odd engine problems. My favorite engine problem of marine engines is the UPDATING of the cams. But NOT adding the HIGH ENOUGH exhaust riser to prevent water from flowing BACK INTO the engine if doing WOT and suddenly going to idle speed. ERRR...
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    Engine dies under a load

    UUUHHH I think someone forgot to use the correct oil ? Or no oil ?
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