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    mercruiser 188 fuel help

    Hey everyone I picked up a boat last year a 1975? 20fter. This boat has the mercruiser 188 in it. I had it out a few times just short runs But when I took it out for a long run it died on me ( under power and running 50mph the engine just stoped) and would not restart. I originally...
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    1977 mercruiser 302v8 out drive help

    Hey everyone I have a 1977 302 v8 in my boat. I would like to order an new water pump for the out drive. But I know nothing about this engine/ out drive combo I do have the serial number off the outdrive. 4457217. Can anyone help me I’d what outdrive it is and what part number the water...
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    1977 302.

    Hello everyone I bought a boat that has a 1977 302 188hp. I know merc has not used ford since the 70s so I know that the engine is the one that come with the boat. I know nothing about this engine as far as hours repairs etc. parts don’t seem to be hard to find. I have a 4.3l and...
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    Stern drive alignment help

    Hey everyone I have a 1989 19’ tempest it have a 4.3l and alpha 1 drive I recently replaced the engine due to a cracked block the problem I’m having is. I can’t for the life of me seem to get the back of the engine and the gimbal housing to line up In order to install the out drive I have...
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    Outdrive id help

    Hey every one I have a 1989 19’ tempest with a 4.3l and alpha1 drive. im replacing the engine and want to replace the water pump and gaskets in the outdrive the problem I’m having is the spot where the serial number should be has been wore off behind it is a number but I’m not sure if...
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    4.3 Vortec to non Vortec

    Hello everyone so my boat an 1989 19’ tempest has a 4.3 l mercruiser engine Last fall I paid to have it winterized This year I took it out of storage and it has a cracked block So I’ve been on the hunt for a new engine. I’ve found a industrial 4.3 l Vortec engine my engine in non...
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    Prop Id help

    Hey there someone please help me understand what the numbers on the side of my prop mean. These are the only numbers I can find. I know the 17p is pitch what are the rest. 48-79572a4 17p
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    I/o issues.

    hey every one. I have an 80s 19ft tempest with a 4.3 Mercruiser and Alpha 1 out drive. I’m having 3 issues 1. When I first start the boat up the exhaust smells like burnt oil for a min or two 2. I don’t think my tach works but it seems the more gas I give it the slower it gos now you...
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    Trim fluid ????

    Hey every one what does every one use for trim fluid. I was reading some use 10w30 and some use brake fluid Whats in there now looks like regular oil but there was very little oil? I’m the tank. The guy I or the boat from said he changed the Lines and I assume he did it wrong...
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    4.3 Mercruiser carb problem

    Hey every one it’s been a long time sense I’ve posted here. I’m having problems with my carb on a 4.3 Mercruiser engine there’s a little spout at the top of the carb that gas flows out of any ideas why will post a pic of the spout I’m talking about. Please be nice im used to fuel...
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    120hp rough idle

    need some help guys i have a 1990 rude 120 that has a rough idle heres a video please note i did not give it gas in the video i put a new fuel pump and spark plugs on it any help would be greatly appreciated
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    Starter issue

    Ok so I'm having a starter issue. It spins but does not engage. I took it off the outboard cleaned it out checked the brushes and put it back together still does not work spins but does not engage. I changed the batteries all day. And even left the booster pack on when cranking it...
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    Johnson 140hp lower unit help

    Hey guys I have an 87 Johnson 140hp. I killed the lower unit on it. I have a lower unit from the same size and year engine. My question is the engine on my boat is a standard size where the other has the x code Con I simply swap the shafts around and turn the x code on into a standard one.
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    1990 evenrude 120 upgrades

    Ok guys I'm going to be rebuilding my rude 120 I want more power out of it. What can I change to get more hp. I already have carbs off a 140 I'm going to put on. I'd like to squeeze 150hp out of it if I can
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    !20hp to 140 hp help

    ok so i have an 1990 rude 120 hp and have an 1989 140 the 140 has a popped pistion i want to swap parts from the 140 to the 120 to get more power other then the carbs it there anything else that needs to be swapped
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    1989 120 fuel pump help

    Hey guys I have a new to me 1989 evinrude 120 the fule pump is missing and there is no vro pump what pump do I need to get this bad boy running ? Can i use an electric pump ?
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    1990 120 fuel pump help

    Hello i have a 1990 evinrude 120 the fuel pump does not look like it is hooked up right but im not sure maybe someone here can help i dont even think its the right pump for the outboard ok i posted a pic the top black thing what says filter on it is the gas in the other 2 tubes somone has...
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    1990 evinrude 120 fule problem

    hello i have a 1990 120 hp outboard. the problem is that when i have to refill the 6 gallon gas tank (i only have one ) the outboard will run fine for about a mile then stalls out if i stop shut it off pump the primer ball it will run again for an other mile then do the same thing the primer...
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    1990 evinrude 120 idle problem

    Hello i have a 1990 evinrude 120hp with an idle problem it sounds like its missing it will run full out at 5800 rpm with no problem also after its warmed up and i put it in reverse it want to stall out any and all thoughts and things i could check would be a big help
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    anyone have a 1980's 18 ft monroe boat?

    hello does anyone have a 1980's 18 ft monroe boat? just want to know what your set up is and what kind of speed every one is getting out of them i picked one up not to long ago it came with a 1990 120 hp out on the water it only does like 28 mph i thought it should go a little faster then...
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