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    I think I killed it - for good !

    Took the boat out today. Everything ran fine last weekend by the way. Today, things were sluggish, the engine would get up to 3800 rpm and were still slower than a turtle, then it would start picking up slowly/gradually. Suddenly I start hearing a whirring noise coming from the engine, I slow...
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    How to engage the "choke"

    I was having some starting problems with a 1988 wellcraft (4cyl with OMC cobra) and another boater asked me if I chocked it. I told him I didn't have a choke and he said they all do. So, am I missing something ? My key doesn't depress like some boats do, all I can do it push the throttle...
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    Engine Temp too high or ok ?

    I have a '88 wellcraft with a 4 stoke ford engine, omc cobra i/o. Its running around 185-190 degrees. Is this too high? I have been getting mixed responses from mechanics because I thought 160 was the normal operating temp.
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    Water coming out of sides of lower unit ?

    I'm new to fixing or evening working on boats so if this is normal I do apologize. I have a OMC lower unit that I put the "ear muff" hose hookup on so I could start the boat in the driveway. It started up and water was coming in from the side vents and just gushing out the bottom just fine but...
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