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    Ant-siphon valve Broke, brass elbow removal

    I found the source of the my WOT issues, anti-siphon valve had a crack in it. When I went to remove the hose off of it, it broke off! Spring and ball rolled out! Looks like an aluminum anti-siphon valve in a brass fitting, looks like some plumbers' tape wrapped on it with some fuel corrosion...
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    1992 OMC 3.0 WOTdies after a few seconds

    Last night was the first night out, and out in Lake Michigan. I let it warm up at the dock as I get the boat ready. I idle out into the lake from the marina, and give a bit of gas, it was a bit choppy so RPMs did not exceed 2000-2500. I set lines for salmon fishing and idled around to get...
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    Dilema - Replace Engine & Stern drive or...

    I have a 1992 Subird Corsair 175 with the 3.0L Cobra. The boat is currently in the shop for a bad upper drive and a blown head gasket. The shop stated I need to replace the whole drive and they have one for $1100, and it also needs the steering cables replaced along with the a water S hose...
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    1992 OMC 3.0L just bought it

    Well, bought it ran a bit like it needed tweaking, then it got worse... I couldn't run it in gear and sounded like it was running on two cylinders. Brougt it in to the the local marina and found out... The outdrive was low on oil and some greyness to it and had water in it They think a...
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    New Owner 1992 OMC Cobra 3.0L -Questions

    After not owning a boat since 2003, my wife let me buy one. I found a 1992 Sunbird Corsair 175 17ft. The boat checked out, yes, it is an OMC, but the boat is solid. Transom still solid, floors are good, interior in great condition carpet is filthy. A taken care of boat. Oil was just changed...
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    Backfire through carb

    I have a 2-bbl 120hp mercruiser, it is a 1978, and the carb is a rochester. I figured it was one of two things maybe even both: timing way off or the carb is too lean.<br /><br />I just got done rebuilding the carb, and still the same problems. As far as the timing is concerned, well, this is...
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    falling flat on its face at 1500rpms

    This is happening just on muffs, and there is a backfire out of the carb. <br /><br />If I accelerate very slowly then its fine, but if I give it moderate throttle it falls on its face.<br /><br />I replaced the accelerator pump, twice, replaced all fuel filters, bent the accelerator pump arm a...
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    2-bbl rochester float adjustments

    I got a rebuild kit, but the float adjustments that came with the rebuild is for autos, not marine engines.<br /><br />Any ideas what the float adjustments are suppose to be in this carb?<br /><br />It also is a mercruiser 2.5L, 120hp
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    hard starting Volvo Penta 260

    I went out with a friend yesterday and both of us were scratching our heads that his motor takes so long to fire up. He must crank it on and off for several minutes before finally firing. He shuts off the motor and it starts right up.<br /><br />He told me that a mechanic stated its a hard...
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    Trailer configuration

    I bought a boat, a used one and to me the trailer looks too big for the boat. That is the least of my concerns.<br /><br />The issue I am having is when I reel the boat in for retrieval, the bow eye is rolling right over the box stop thus annihilating the bow stop into chunks of rubber, on top...
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    carb.. how much?

    I have a merc 2.5L with a rochester 2-bbl. and the notorious accelerator pump problem has reared its ugly head again. I have some choices, 3 of them to be exact.<br /><br />1. drive 3 hours to the place where I bought it from and have them fix it for free<br /><br />2. go somewhere local and...
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    Igintion system 2.5L Merc

    Ok, was about to set the timing on this thing and grabbed the distributer to turn it and I got zapped. I assume this is not normal since I never got zapped before doing timing on cars. <br /><br />Anyways, my problem is that I lose acceleration when gunning the motor. I could do as my dad...
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    Acceleration problems merc 2.5L

    I have a 1978 mercruiser 2.5L 120hp. I have noticed the motor hesitates and even dies sometimes when I try opening it up all the way. This is done when the motor is warm<br /><br />The carb has been rebuilt and the accelerator pump and filter has been replaced. <br /><br />I bought a Seloc...
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    Mercr 2.5L loss of power on acceleration

    As stated above its a 2.5L merc with a 2-bbl rochester carb and i took her out for a ride and idles fine and runs great in neutral.<br /><br />When you accelerate under load, she bogs down and she dies, but in at low speed, barely above idle she is fine.<br /><br />I was thinking it was an...
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    Tampa, FL area Opinions

    I am looking at the possibilty of moving down south to the Tampa area, more likely more inland like the Winter Haven area. <br /><br />Now the issue is, if I call a realtor or whomever of course they will brag on how nice the area is. What I am looking for is someone with an honest opinion of...
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