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    5.7L Merc, Long cranking before start up.

    I am just curious if anyone has ran into this issue. I have a 2000 5.7L merc that has a carb. What i have found is when i go to start it cranks for a about 10seconds then fires right up with no hiccups. Happens cold or hot. While cranking it doesn't even try to fire. Sometimes after only shut...
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    thru hull exhaust 5.7L merc

    Hi there, I have a 2000, 205 crowline with a 5.7L merc. I am in the process of installing thru hull exhaust. Am installing the electric diverters. Getting close to where i need to drill the holes in the transom. The biggest question that i would have, is if there is some kind of template that...
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    Gimble housing replacement

    I have a 2000 crownline 205 and I hit a rock and broke the gimbal bracket, boat has a 5.7 merc in it and when I went in for advice the shop told me the best way to replace it is to remove the engine. The reason for this would be is for there would be no need to drill holes in the gear housing. I...
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