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    Yamaha f40bet overheating

    I once had 2 brand new thermostats AND 2 new thermostat gaskets. Sadly The gaskets were new rejects. The gaskets would get pushed up at a angle and jam the thermostat at a partially open position. Plugs blackened & started missing in a few hours. I removed the rubber gasket and it ran almost...
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    Merc 40 hp tracker dies after running full throttle

    2 different engines. Both driven the same way. At WOT speed. You have your reason. Why both engines have the same problem. WOT is wide open throttle. Also called full speed.
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    Merc 40 hp tracker dies after running full throttle

    Does WOT running reduce the time between breakdowns ? Probably cooking the ignition system parts.
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    I miss my boat already.

    It has been 2 whole weeks !! :cry:
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    Merc 40 hp tracker dies after running full throttle

    Head gasket starts leaks after WOT long runs. WOT .....kills engines.
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    1987 3.0L water in oil

    I have had air bubbles in the radiator after the engine fully warmed up. None with room temperature startup.
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    2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer

    Has anybody cut open the manifolds to check if the CASTING is DEFECTIVE ? Compared to other cylinders where cooling water enters & exits ? Same area points to defective castings. And or racing WOT for many minutes and then a sudden slow down. ........Cut open all the cracked pipe sections ...
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    1987 3.0L water in oil

    Warped head ? DIY damage during last overhaul. Abused engine all the way. No confidence on parts used or installed correctly. AS Jonny Cash asked. How high was the water momma ?
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    Seasonally changing Mercury 110 spark plugs

    A bad manufacturing run. Gives anything a bad name.
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    Cant get new boat to plan out

    The dealer is as dangerous as they come. The engine computer has RECORDED all the WOT time you ran it..............You are SCREWED on any warranty work to be free of charge.
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    Original Ebbtide Mustang Engine Overpowered Setup

    The hp rating plate will get you every time. Plus in any lawsuit. They will refuse to pay for any claims. Find a LEGAL sized engine. You will enjoy boating again. (y)(y)
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    1997 5.7l water in oil. replace?

    Pass
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    Broken Spark plug

    How does water get to angled hot sparkplugs ? 70 years of cars & boat engines. Never saw a rusty one in my engines.
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    1997 5.7l water in oil. replace?

    Years ago you could buy a G M Marine Crate engine with a warranty. Not sure if it is still available that way. Would need to bolt to your drive. Worst case should be buying a marine rated starter ?? Good luck.
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    1997 5.7l water in oil. replace?

    In todays ......Maximum profits......... It is pure luck if you get a correctly built .......ANYTHING Would love to be more positive. More money no longer buys more quality. :(
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    What accurate humidity level in full basement stops all mold ?

    Many thanks. I will set it to 45 % to cover any slight errors. :)(y)
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    What accurate humidity level in full basement stops all mold ?

    New dehumidifier is doing great !! Down to 39 %. What is a good number to set it to ? Walls and floor are always dry. Until severe several days of rain. Thanks
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    1997 5.7l water in oil. replace?

    If you have to ask these questions ? And more later ? Love the boat. Get real help on ALL possible freeze cracks & damages .
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    Covid!

    Kids at school ? Shopping in stores ? Eating out at anyplace. Friends get togethers. Cars & busses. For starters. Good luck to both /all of you. Wife and me have had all the boosters. No signs yet.
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    90 efi Mercury 4 stroke over revving

    Has the tachometer gone bad ? Need to check that out.
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