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    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    You guys are right, it is just a trouble shooting procedure not a permanent fix. All it does is tell you that the tank isn't venting as designed.. I've not experienced an integrated system as op described..
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    7.4 Bravo water pump driven fuel pump

    I bought a carter last year and it's done a good job this summer and I think I may get a spare just in case.. Looks like you're in need of some new pulley belts as well... don't wait for it to break the engine will overheat quickly...
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    spin-on gas filter

    That's a good question, I don't know how it would react to pre mixed fuel. You sure don't want to filter the oil out...
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    Alignment and coupler question 1979 Mercruiser 260

    Are there any splines in the coupler? Hard to tell from the picture. Be sure the new gimbal bearing is aligned..
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    MR outdrive - no reverse after changing lower shift cable

    Pull the drive again and be sure the shift shafts mate properly...
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    In-boat camshaft replacement - 7.4 Mercruiser

    May have missed it but I guess you changed all the lifters.
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    Fuel Tank Venting in Stingray I/O

    Open the fill cap when this happens..
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    mercury 9.8 hp .... water flows through but will not pee?

    Bugs like to nest in pee holes ,try to rod it out with heavy weed wacker string..
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    1994 Regal Commodore 400 How to fix seacock leak thru hull

    And if you have the guts you can do it in the pond..
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    Fuel system problem on 13 yo storage boat

    I'd say your list is a good one..13 years of old fuel would cause problems...
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    In-boat camshaft replacement - 7.4 Mercruiser

    I didn't realize they existed until this thread showed up. I suppose it was an attempt to make a maintenance free engine but I don't much care for the idea..
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    In-boat camshaft replacement - 7.4 Mercruiser

    Would that work with the non adjustable rockers?
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    Valve Cover Vent putting out excessive smoke.

    You have to find how excessive compression gases are getting into the block, rings are most likely but a hole in the piston would suffice..
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    2011 4.3 Alpha MerCruiser winterizing question

    Probe the drain holes until no water comes out. I missed a manifold years ago and it froze, cracked. I poked it once but that wasn't enough..
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    Valve Cover Vent putting out excessive smoke.

    Worn piston rings is a good place to start. Check compression, if oil and pressure are slipping by the rings the crankcase will smoke..
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    Valve Cover Vent putting out excessive smoke.

    Excessive pressure in the crank case.
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    Prop not turning when in gear

    What else have you done that would help a diagnosis.. having to drag information from you slows down the prognosis..
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    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Yes it is, to some folks!
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    4.5 mercury 2 stroke

    Well you should be able to achieve 4 or 5 knots so be aware of the tidal currents.
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    4.5 mercury 2 stroke

    That would depend on the mount. The type that swings back and away from the transom would allow some clearance..
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