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    Merc I/O 140, Ongoing problem, HELP PLEASE!

    Hello and thanks in advance for your time and help. I've got an '89 VIP with the 140hp inboard GM 4/cyl engine. The problem which started late last summer: Put it in the water, it starts/runs fine. Has a LITTLE hesitation upon throttle, but works. After approx. 20 minutes or more of running both...
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    Charging problems, 3.0----140hp

    My '85 VIP I/O quit charging. The regulator is mounted on the rear of the alternator. Is there any way of checking each, or do they have to be replaced as a set? I took the alternator off and cleaned the contacts, etc. to no avail.<br />I checked one website, and it said there were Delco and...
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    85 VIP Performance????

    Last fall I bought an 18' '85 VIP and completely re-did the interior, and metalflaked and clear-coated it. I took it out on the water for the first time this week, and discovered a few small problems which are an easy fix, my question concerns performance.<br />The 140 horse inboard Merc seems...
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