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    Engine ID

    Those on the pictures have the vents I refer to, if you look closely jimmbo
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    Engine ID

    Is that not the older brown decal model ? This one looks like the newer late 80’s red and white decal ?
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    Fuel vent issues 4.5L 250hp Mercruiser

    Think this is quite a common issue. Or it has been for me with any North American boat I’ve had. Often had a blast of fuel in the face as a result. Found it best to start off slowly and find a nozzle position that doesn’t try and seal the fill hole by only sticking the nozzle in a little of the way.
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    Engine ID

    I’m going for it being an ‘87. Looks like an extra long shaft too. But all that said…it’s confusing me to be honest. I’m also going to suggest that the hood may not be original if it’s a 200…as far as I’m aware or seen…the 200 models have vents on the upper hood casing at each side. The smaller...
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    Problem with a Mercruiser 5.7 V8 LX

    Ignition sensor or…hate to say it…your safety lanyard has activated. This (on mine at least) will allow cranking but no ignition
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    1985 22' MR220V Mariner

    Looks like you’re average wiring mess when things are in bits, to be honest.
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    3.5hp 4 stroke Mariner. Stalling when accelerating from idle

    Hi. I had an identical engine and year. These things are famous for needing their carb cleaned often. Especially after it was known for them to take oil back into the carb, even if they were stored on the correct side in storage. They just do it. Also the oil level is crucial to have correct...
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    WINTERIZING: Full fuel tank vs Empty fuel tank

    Sounds about right. Been through a few filter changes since mid summer. Water separator pre filter and standard in line on the engine. Since also emptied tank dry. Let the contents settle and after a couple of days…was cloudy coagulation at the bottom. Now running much better, but not quite...
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    WINTERIZING: Full fuel tank vs Empty fuel tank

    Agree. I religiously run 2 stroke through my v8 mpi before she comes out for winter. Also do the same with the much newer merc outboard. Definitely good for them I think. Pretty sure it’s actually now in the manual to do so with the mpi these days.
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    WINTERIZING: Full fuel tank vs Empty fuel tank

    So here where I am…in Scotland west coast…we probably have it quite ideal for condemnation in the tank. We get hugely varying temperatures and humidity levels all through the year and especially winter. Often polar opposites within 24 hours. That was all bad enough previously…but just in the...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    No doubt you’re spot on there Jim. Sounds about right. I’ve towed the same boat with the LR discovery I used to have and no doubt it’s more comfortable with that car being heavier than the rig I’m towing..low ratio helped with things too I’m sure…but I’d also say that should it be required, the...
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    I’m likely open season, fair game and might regret this…but feeling brave… Would it be terribly offensive if I suggested that us European chaps…perhaps think our fellow boaters from North America…might just go a little overboard or OTT with the seemingly enormous tow vehicles? I get it’s a...
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    Did research re slow trim tilt but…

    Reason I said about the rams…is that having worked with hydraulics all my working life…what can happen is that folk tend to leave the rams dormant in one of two positions. Either fully extended or fully retracted. This can cause a tight bedded in area between the surface of the ram and the seal...
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    97 Mercury XR6 alarm problems

    Ah. Could be a continuity issue behind the dash perhaps. Corroded wiring or similar. Something shorting perhaps. But I’d just make sure of or ask the mechanic around his method of dealing with the bypass of the low oil alarm circuit. If that hasn’t been linked out or dealt with properly, might...
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    5.0gi PEFS stalls and deceleration

    Does it always run rough at idle ? Just also wondering about the ecu compatibility from 5.0 to 5.7. See you mention it was recalibrated. I wasn’t aware that could be done or possible. Could be wrong though. How’s the engine alignment and mounts ?
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    5.0gi PEFS stalls and deceleration

    Hi. Was there any sign of water on the plugs ?
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    Did research re slow trim tilt but…

    How’s the surface of the rams ? Any first or crap on them or the seals surface ?
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    Yamaha 4SG leaking water around tilt lock plate pin

    You need to get the gearbox off it and make sure your impeller housing assembly and tube is put together right.
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    97 Mercury XR6 alarm problems

    Hi. Did you bypass the alarm for low oil or secure the float switch in the up position ? Or leave the tank full ? Need to do one of these at least.
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    Props, so many options

    Yup. Tend to think that way more, the older I get, haha. But being fair…it’s likely about the hairiest boats I’ve ever driven. Getting it through the early 60’s is just frightening. Seems to settle a little after that. Definitely not ideal on an open large Loch on the west coast of Scotland with...
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