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    2002 5.0 TBI Mercruiser, no idle

    Hello, working on my 2002 Crownline with a 5.0 TBI Mercruiser. New engine, working out all the issues. What it does is starts, idles perfect for about 6-10 seconds, then dies. If I bring up the RPM's to about 1500 or so, it will continue to run, then try to die and I have to feather the...
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    02 Crownline 230BR fuel tank valve diagram/parts breakdown?

    Hello, own a 2002 230BR Crownline, have a problem with the valve in the fuel tank where the vent and pickup assemblies are located. Anybody know where to find a parts breakdown or exploded diagram to help me narrow down the parts i need? Thanks!
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    Question on pulling two tubes

    Hello all, I know this is the wakeboarding forum, but thought somebody here may know the answer. I own a restored 89 VIP Valiant, 4.3L, and use the ski hook eyelet on the back of the boat for pulling tubers. I have never pulled more than one 76" tube at a time, but bought an 84" 3 person tube...
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    Water in fuel, how?

    Hello all, own a 2003 230BR Crownline that I am in the process of refurbishing. I bought it not running, and put a new engine in it. Along the way it has sat outside covered for quite some time. The first time, I went to start it, i was getting no fuel. So, I installed a new fuel...
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    89 OMC Cobra 4.3L RPMs???

    Hello all, just took my 19' 89 VIP Valiant on the water for the first time this year, and the boat ran great. I was watching my RPMs at WOT, and noticed that it didn't want to go over 4000. I believe I had read previously that it should run up to 4400-4600. What does everyone think about...
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    Faulty Trim Gauge

    Hello, working on my 1989 VIP Valiant 4.3L OMC Cobra. All of my gauges work well, except my trim gauge has never functioned since I have owned the boat. I have two questions: 1) What replacement do I purchase? I have seen the ones at places like Bass Pro (closest thing to a marine dealer in...
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    Need blow-by hose piece

    Hello all, have an 89 4.3L Cobra, I am trying to find the metal piece, attached to the blow-by hose, that attached the hose to the spark arrestor. Thanks!
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    Do I need to change the outdrive oil?

    Hello, would like to know what everyone thinks here, I own an 89 VIP Valiant with the 4.3L OMC Cobra outdrive. I serviced it all properly last winter; aligned it, changed outdrive oil, greased the gimbal and u-joints, checked bellows, new impeller, ect. I put maybe 10-15 hours on the boat this...
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    2003 Crownline 230 BR Faucet????

    Hello all, owner of a 2003 230 BR, just reconditioned the boat, and need some new faucets for the head and wetbar. Does anybody know where to get some for a reasonable price?
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    Removed fuel/water separator installed inline filter

    Hello, Currently diagnosing some driveability issues on my 4.3L OMC Cobra, and when i installed a new engine last year, I removed the fuel/water separator and replaced it with just a simple inline fuel filter. Is this okay, or can it cause some sort of problem?
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    4.3L OMC Cobra lacking power

    Hello all, owner of a 1989 OMC cobra, pretty much gone completely thru this boat, have got around 10 hours on the new engine. Has run great so far, had it on the water this weeked, and it had been sitting in a cove for a couple of hours, occassionally starting up to move a little and stay away...
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    Help buying first PWC!!

    Hello, looking at purchasing my first PWC and am looking at a 2000 1100zxi; the ski looks pretty good, doesn't look like it has been pampered though, in fact looks like from the pictures that an aftermarket handlebar set has been put on(made no sense to me). I don't want to be working on this...
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    Installing 4.3L w/ OMC cobra outdrive

    Hello all, Just got the engine rebuilt on my 89 VIP with a 4.3L and an OMC Cobra outdrive. Every place I have looked most say you must use an alignment tool to line the coupler up to the outdrive. However, I did not move the bolts on the engine mounts that connect to the block, so do I...
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    Carb question

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum, and just purchased an 89 VIP Valiant 19 foot with a 4.3L OMC. I'm pulling the engine, and when doing so noticed that it was equipped with a 2 bbl Rochester carb; a buddy owned a 91 model 4.3L that was equipped with a QuadraJet, and I guess that is what I was...
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