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    Exhaust manifold blockage?

    As I am still on a learning curve with my boat, I have a recurring issue that has me stumped. After approx. 45 mins of running at 25 mph @ 2500 rpm, the eng will sputter and quit. After sitting for a few mins, the eng will restart, but I can only get idle rpm, nothing above. As I go to throttle...
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    trim/tilt switches

    Hi everyone, trying to get a general idea of the cost to replace the tilt and trim switches on my '79 sea ray 190 SV I/O with a Mercruiser alpha drive. Found both the wire harness' cut in the gimbal area. Local marine repair shop hasn't done any for quite some time and is unable to give me an...
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    wiring question

    Hello, I am new to the forum and I hope I put this query on the correct heading. I have purchased an older boat that needs a little TLC. The boat has Mercruiser 228, 5.0 ltr chevy V8 with what I believe is a pre-alpha 0ne sterndrive. While changing the blower motor, I noticed some disconnected...
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