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  1. Maddoxsdaddy

    8hp Johnson water out of exhaust

    Hi all. I just picked up an 8hp Johnson short shaft for my Jon boat. Runs at idle ok but no power when in gear and on the gas and runs very rough. I noticed water coming out of the exhaust. I’m no mechanic but that just doesn’t seem right and it seems like I’ve been had. Probably why I’ve got...
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    Towable help (older Fuel Beast)

    I have an older Fuel Beast. It is in good shape for its age as I have kept it unused in a storage tub for the last 5 years. As luck would have it, my son wants to ride it now. I pulled it out of the tub and the Boston Valve is missing. I have gone to Bass Pro, and a couple other places that sell...
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    Attention Carb junkies... Electric choke conversion questions

    I have a nicely built 5.7 vortec now (see my engine build thread). It runs awesome once it is warm. Idles nice when warm as well. My problem lies with sitting at the dock and being embarrased because i cant get it to start easily after it has sat for a few days. I have the stock Weber 4bbl 600...
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    Alpha One Gen II Gimbal ring/steering play

    I probably already know the answer to the question before i ask it because i've read alot of threads on gimbal ring repair... When i had my outdrive off during motor replacement, i tightened my cinch bolts to the recommended 55lbs. The play was gone... but that was with the drive off. Now that...
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    Melonized distributor gear

    I'm in the middle of my engine build so i figured now would be a good time to call COmp Cams and see what gear to run on my distributor for their 264 marine cam. The Comp Cams rep said to use a melonized distributor gear. I've looked it up (because he wouldn't tell me what it was) on Summits...
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    Building a 350 Vortec motor

    Like the title says, i'm building one for my 210 CCR Crownline. Motor bore is stock, intake will be an edelbrock performer, and most everything else will be stock as well. I'm having trouble choosing a camshaft. It is a roller motor so the cam must be hydrualic roller. I will be using a corsa...
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    2000 350 Mag specifications

    I am looking specifically for specifications for the cam that comes in a 2000 350 Mag EFI. Anyone know? I've googled and can't find them. Any help is appreciated.
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    marine vs automotive engines

    Little bit of a long story. I'll start this thread by first saying i'm on a fairly tight $2000 budget and need to rebuild or replace my motor. It's a 1995 5.7 V-8... non-vortec. It was a rebuilt motor when i bought the boat. Either it bent a wrist pin or spun a rod bearing. With my budget, i...
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    1995 Crownline Cockpit Cover

    Back last May when i became a Crownie, there was an old cover that could've come with the boat during the purchase. It had a HUGE rip all the way across it so i chose not to take it home with me. My mistake. I could have used the old cover as a template to have a new cover made. Thus my...
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    1995 Crownline 210 CCR Deck Repair

    I've been reading alot of repair posts on here and i've found that i'm in a similar situation to many. What started as a loose captains chair mount has turned into rotten floor underneath. So, I started my projec this past weekend. I've got some of the carpet (uggh) pulled up, the seats out, the...
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    1994 Mercury 115hp fast idle questions

    I posted this a couple weeks ago with no response so i'll try again... especially because i'm trying to sell the boat and i have a conscience and am unwilling to screw a potential buyer. I have a 1995 Astro w/a 1994 Merc 115. I just finished a complete fuel system rebuild including replacing 1...
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    Prop advice please

    I have a 1995 Crownline 210 CCR with a 5.7L Alpha one and a gear ratio of 1.50. The boat came with 2 aluminum props, both have a couple of nicks in them. The dry weight is 3900 lbs. With 50 gallons of fuel, 3 people, gear, i'm guessing around 4800 fully loaded. With the 21p, the boat is a slug...
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    1994 Mercury 115hp fast idle issue.

    Hi all. I have a 1995 Astro w/a 1994 Merc 115. I just finished a complete fuel system rebuild including replacing 1 carb, rebuilding the 3 others, new lines, new fuel filter, new line from the tank to the motor and rebuilt the fuel pump. Turing the tear down/rebuild phase of the project, i am...
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    !995 Crownline 210 CCR Q's looking for A's...

    Hi all. I just bought a 1995 Crownline 210 CCR. Overall, its in good shape:) except for the rear seats needing to be re-covered:(. It originally had a 5.0l mercruiser but now has a 2004 5.7l and rebuilt alpha one outdrive. 1st... The previous owner does not have the owners manual. Where can i...
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    1994 Mercury 115hp problems

    I have a 1995 Astro fish-n-ski with a '94 Mercury 115hp. First issue... The past 3 times its been out, it's had trouble turning over. The starter is barely turning the motor over at first but after a few attempts, it picks up and turns over fine. The battery is fully charged... Is the starter...
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    1994 Astro fish-n-ski charging system

    Hi all. I bought a 1994 Astro Fish and ski from someone who was pretty unfamiliar with his own boat, (new boater, only had it 1 year) didn't fish, and had no idea how to operate all the goodies. Here's my question... On the control panel mounted in the bow of the boat where the trolling motor...
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    Synthetic oil vs. conventional

    I'm the proud new owner of a 1994 18' Astro fish and ski with a Mercury 115hp of the same year. The motor is oil injected. The previous owner said he used quicksilver synthetic oil but i have a funny feeling he didn't know what he was using (he was a first time boater). My question is this... If...
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    Reliability of an Evinrude 130hp

    Hi all. I'm looking @ purchasing a 1997 18' stratos fish and ski with a 130hp Evinrude (same year). I was just searching for a little information like ease of repair, most typical breakdowns, etc. Thanks for anything... TB
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    1988 Mercury 135hp... Good motor?

    Hi all. I'm looking at buying a 1988 sea ray 18' bow-rider with one of sea rays 135hp mercury outboards. The person selling says they have replaced the computers and rebuilt the carbs on the motor. I didn't think those motors had computer controls on them...am i mistaken and are these good...
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    Hooking a tach to a 1979 merc 40 horsepower???

    I'm trying to hook a teleflex tach to the controls of my 1979 merc 40. I bought the wiring harness so everything would be a direct plug in. Unfortunately for me, the send wire in the control box hook up is not putting out any voltage. I checked ignition and ground with a meter... they are ok...
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