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    ***Starts after sitting, runs for a few, dies, burning odor by ignition***

    Hey everyone, This trouble is with a 2003 Reinell 20' Ski/fish with the 5.0 Volvo GL-B. (275 hours). This year I've had it out about 4 or 5 times and noticed an issue that seems to be getting worse: Initial start and run is good, I usually run for about 45 minutes to a fishing spot. Then...
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    Mercury 150hp (1989) issue/s

    This engine is on a 1992 Champion. It has a 15pitch prop (too small I know) and only runs WOT at 4800rpm at 3600ft elevation. Issues: - It is only pushing a 15pitch stainless Raptor prop at low RPM and low speed for the boat (40 half loaded/wot, 37 cruising) Related issues possibly? -In...
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    Propellor for 1992 Mercury 175 on 18' Champion

    Hello all, I took my boat out for the first time and noticed that it seemed to run at low RPM. The RPMs were showing 4700-4800 at the most at full throttle on plane. The current prop is a 15 pitch Rapture stainless and I'm thinking this may be too low of a pitch. I had a friend recommend a...
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