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    Planning for spring tune up

    I had bad Petronix way back in time. Went back to stock parts.
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    1997 Merc 9.9 two stroke dies when advancing throttle

    Did you look at every sparkplug ? No black stuff on them ? Right plug number ?
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    Mercury 3.5hp 2012 outboard hard to start due to over compression? Cause? How to fix?

    I went to the company website. NO WHERE is a compression release mentioned. NO WHERE. Call the company or a dealer ?
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    No ride ? Bilge pump dead ? Should be a beat up boat. Do not waste time and money.
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    25 HP Yamaha 4 stroke backfire

    Sure sounds like a slightly blocked slow speed fuel passage. Or a leaking gasket.
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    Mercruiser 3.7 4 Barrel Electric Choke

    I just checked on Crowley and the smallest engine for 1988 is the 5.0L.
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    Mercruiser 3.7 4 Barrel Electric Choke

    So we really do not know if it is really the original carburetor for that year ? How do we determine what model that carburetor is with out some identification numbers ?
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    Nobody fishing?

    Yellow Perch are for eating !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Seafoam vs. Marine Pro Seafoam

    Seafoam is a SLOW acting solvent. It does not suddenly dissolve all the crud at once and block tiny fuel passages. I use it 1 time about each year to regain the lost mileage do to crummier modern gasoline.
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    Low Voltage at RPM?

    Should be the SLIP RINGS on a alternator / generator.
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    Need help: Bizarre Bravo III freshwater galvanic corrosion quandry

    Luck beats skill every time in a problem like this. Big marinas with power outlets in use ??
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    Men, it is October

    Good luck to both of you. (y)(y)(y)
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    Transom saver or no?

    Just fully tilt it up and lock it there. Transom straps to trailer. Bow winched tight and safety chain snug. I know. I have the only good boat that Lowe ever built.
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    Silliest Question on Fuel Mix - Thank you for your patience

    PROFIT PROFIT Screw anything else is the American business order. If you can not increase profits. You are FIRED !!
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    Rev limiter value

    2002 Mercruiser V8 with a carburetor had a 4800 RPM rev limiter. Definite change in sound.
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    Opinions of engine owners. Least trouble and lower cost. Carburetor or F I ?

    Escort Service is usually done by women.
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    2 Stroke Oil Thread

    Water temperature gauge in Turbo cars does NOT SHOW the rise of the engine oil temperature.
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    2 Stroke Oil Thread

    Todays oils are fantastic compared to any older oils. EPA super lean burning cylinders demand the best under the WORST conditions. Turbos on most engines send temperatures up a lot when flored to pass or towing up long hills.
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