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    Water in bilge

    Hello I recently purchased a 1999 Glastron 229 with a volvo penta 5.0L. The first time putting it in the water there was water getting into the bilge. I would say the bilge pump turned on four times in a period of 3hours. Any ideas one where the water may be coming from. I looking leaks in...
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    Power Steering

    Seems as though I have lost power steering on my 5.7Lmerc. Would it be safe to say that I have a faulty power steering power?
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    Unable to get up on plane

    I have a 1994 Mariah Talari with a 5.7L merc with thunderbolt IV ignition. The engine doesn't see to have enough power under load to put the boat on plane. I have done the following: Change the distributor cap and rotor button. Fuel Filter Change Checked timing it was 8deg BTDC Checked...
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    Anti-siphon valve

    I have a 1994 Mariah Tarali with a 5.7L merc and I was just wondering where the Anti-Siphon Valve is located?
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    Voltage drop

    Hoping someone can shed some light on my issue. I have a 5.7L merc with thunderbolt IV igition. When running at idle the voltmeter reads 13V except when a give it a shot of fuel in neutral. The voltmeter drops to 11V. Is this normal?
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    Engine Power Struggle

    I have a 1994 210 talari. 5.7L merc thunderbolt ignition IV. Wondering if anyone would have some advice for me. When taking off from a stop going up on plane the motor struggles for power. The throttle is wide open but only reaches about 2800rpm. Once up a plane power seems to be fine.
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