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    Oil Leak 4.3 Mercruiser

    I need some help. I have leak on the bottom of my engine. I wiped it down as best as I could the other day, and when I returned today I found more oil leaking. I have few pictures attached. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Boat pulls and leans to left...

    Noticed the last 2 times out that the boat was pulling and leaning to the left. Seemed like the boat was unbalanced. All gear and passengers were balanced. What would cause this? I do not have trim tabs. The boat is a 2006 Bayliner 212 4.3 Mercruiser alpha 1 outdrive. Bob
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    High RPMs Low Speed

    I'm' a newbie to powerboats. Just bought a new 2006 Bayliner 212 with a 43. Mercruser IO. I have been out 3 times with the boat. The past 2 times I have noticed that I have needed to keep the RPMs' at 4000 or so to get the boat to go at least 20 mph. If I pull back on the RPMs the boat does...
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    2004 5HP 4 stroke trouble

    Is it "normal" for Mercury engines to idle rough and stall when the throttle is turned to the slow position. Also, the engine keeps jumping into forward gear when it is idling rough. Should I have the engine looked at by the repair shop?<br /><br />Thanks for the help
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    Evinrude 4HP Pull Cord

    The pull cord is retracting but very slowly. Is there some sort of lubricant that can be used to help this problem? Do I need a new retractor? <br /><br />Bob
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    1989 4HP Evinrude Won't Start

    When returning after a good day sailing yesterday the engine started to quit on me. I noticed the fuel line disconnected from the fuel tank. I re-attached the line and tried to prime the bulb but had difficulty. The bulb finally filled and while trying to start the engine, the fuel line kept...
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    1989 4 hp Evinrude Gas Mixture

    Is the mixture 100:1 or 50:1? The book I have that came with the engine says 100:1, but someone told me all 2 strokes are 50:1. Help please<br /><br />Thanks in advance
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    1989 Evinrude 4HP Rough Idle

    Had a lot of problems this year with this engine. I had it tuned up, water pump replaced, and the carb rebuilt before the season. Once in the water I had problems starting it and keeping it going. I brought it back to the place I had it repaired. They told me that I had water in my gas tank...
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