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    Mercruiser 140 Carb/Fuel?

    If the head gasket is leaking between 2&3 and you keep running it you will cause a “flame cut” either on the head or block surface. It would be a good time to have a valve job done while the head is off.
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    Vp aq270

    It almost could be too much pitch on the propeller. There is a number somewhere on it. There are charts that the propeller manufacturers have that will show which one is the best for your set up.
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    3.7 470 flywheel magnet removal

    Just use a wide chisel, a light tap with a hammer usually will separate them from the damper.
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    transom leak

    I might be the “O” ring that seals the shift shaft.
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    Vp aq270

    Try to get a genuine Volvo service manual for the engine and drive. When the throttle is fully advanced is the carburetor all the way open? You may have a worn out hub in the propeller. 10 mph @ 4700 rpm is a little strange. Is the transom “flexing”, Bayliners are known to have weak and...
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    2013 monterey 204 fsx prop not operating

    When I had my shop that was the first question I asked when a customer hit something. Quite often they did not know they even had it.
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    Merc 454 loss of oil pressure

    Get a mechanical gauge to replace the sender. That should tell if you are really losing oil pressure. It might just be the sender with an internal leaking membrane.
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    Where to Buy

    Cork was what originally came on the engine. Turn the valve cover over in a vise and tap each mounting hole back so that they are flat with the mounting surface. Only use sealer lightly on the cover surface then install the cover just hand tight. Later then just a little more.
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    2013 monterey 204 fsx prop not operating

    Check if your insurance will cover the damage. You may be able to get a new out drive.
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    Holley 4160 - Flooding Secondary

    If it is just flooding on the secondary side there has to be something wrong with the needle&seat or float adjustment. Take your time and just go over the float chamber.
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    Acceleration problem

    It is going to look like a standard hose barb fitting with a 1/4” npt screwed into the tank fitting. If it is made of aluminum then you should change it to a brass one. Also you should unscrew the tank fitting to check if there is a small filter in the suction tube.
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    Replacing alpha one retainer nut

    The large “O” ring must be glued in place. The way it works is like if you submerged a drinking glass upside in water as you know there is a air chamber formed. One thing to be cautious about is if any of the area where the large spanner nut is eroded away on the driveshaft housing from...
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    Holly carb direct replacements

    Sometime the wrong power valve gasket was used which will make a leak. The idle mixture screws may be in the genuine Holley rebuild kit.
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    1984 5.7l with omc wants to stall in reverse only

    On the shift converter box there should be a switch which by-passes the interrupter module after the drive is fully in gear.
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    Starting issue

    If you replace the solenoid try to get a new one rather than a rebuilt. The rebuilts are mostly rebuilt overseas with junk quality parts.
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    Acceleration problem

    2Xs with Jon & Scott, also the suction tube in the tank may have a small screen in it which should be removed and not reinstalled. A good time to replace the fuel hose also.
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 lower shift cable installation tap size confirmation

    Straight threads. Be sure to watch the video that Achris has on setting the cable after the drive is back on.
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    1985 OMC 350 dies when shifting in a 25' Rinker

    Can you post a picture of the shift converter box with the electrical components?
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    1985 OMC 350 dies when shifting in a 25' Rinker

    It is beginning to appear to be a carburetor problem. If you have a Quadrajet style there is a possibility that some varnish from dried up gasoline is causing the problem In the bottom of the float bowl.
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    Volvo Penta outdrive splines

    No. The Volvo AQs have a completely different spline.
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