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    inboard fuel tank issue (I think)

    I will try to give all the necessary info but forgive me if i don't. I have an 89 Sunbird Corsica 185 (17.5') with a 4 cyl OMC Cobra 3.0 and matching OMC outdrive. I can't get it to run off the built in fuel tank more than about 5-10 minutes. The whole thing runs perfectly fine if i drop the...
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    outdrive trim hydaulics

    I was wondering if someone could tell me if it might be normal for one ram to run faster than the other. I have the outdrive off and was working on the hydraulic trim system. When I got it working I noticed that one ram ran faster than the other. Is this a problem and if so any ideas on what may...
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    Is Engine Balanceing a Must?

    I am getting ready to pull my 470? so I can get the exhaust elbow out from behind to either repair or replace. I am not pulling it completely out but am removing all 3 bolts which hold it down so i can slide it over slightly just to get the elbow out and back in. If I don't move the front...
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    Unknown Engine Please Help!

    I can't figure out exactly what engine I have. I know it's a Mercruiser 4 cylinder 2bbl. I was told by the seller it was an 84 or 85. He also told me it was converted to an alternator instead of a stator. This and some supporting diagrams make me believe it is a 470 since it has the same front...
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    exhaust water leak HELP!!!

    Let me start with the fact that i just bought this boat and am having trouble identifying the engine. i know it is a Mercruiser. The serial number i found looks like 4773902 but this would make it a 140 1972-1978. Not only was i told it was an 84 or 85 but the 140 does not resemble the engine i...
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