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    Johnson 85 V4 - cleaned fuel screen and now fuel lines leak in three places?

    My 1982 Johnson 85 V4 Seahorse has been running OK (but I usually have to start it with starting fluid) Put in a new primer ball and line (didn't fix the problem), SO I cleaned the carb - not only did it not help BUT then it started stalling at idle - SO this weekend I cleaned the fuel line...
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    Mercruiser I/O alpha one New battery, new starter and now it is DEAD, doesn't crank

    Darn this boat! Was having problems starting, mechanic said the starter was shot, so we took it in and had a new starter put in, just before that we replaced the battery. NOW we haven't used it in a few weeks and it is DEAD, as in - no power what so ever. Doesn't even crank or do anything...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 I/O starting problems, new battery and stereo ?

    Mercruiser 3.0 I/O used to start up nice, but recently I thought I had a bad battery. At the same time I kept having problems with the stereo cutting off while driving. We replaced the battery and stereo, but the stereo now ALWAYS cuts out when the engine is on. AND now the boat wont start at...
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    Mercruiser MANIFOLD EZ-DRAIN SYSTEM HOSE is leaking?

    Hey there, we have a leak in the quick connect manifold hose.... it looks like the part in this picture, but the Merc dealer told me this part doesn't exist (well obviously it does). Has anyone had experience with this hose leak at the top of the blue hose. If so is there a new part number...
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    New (used) boat... got it in the water and now Trim and Trailer UP not working?

    Hi there, This is my first of what I am sure will be many posts for you fine wonderful iboat'ers. 2001 Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One, I believe it sat outside for some time and hasn't been used much. The engine sounded great when I bought it with a hose attached, TRIM worked, TRIM UP worked....but...
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