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    Mercury 150 black max dead after carb removal and cleaning

    What did I do??? It will start up in neutral it's rooms fluctuate wildly and in forward the engine will barely run for a few seconds at lowest throttle. Any ideas ideas would be greatly appreciated. I replaced the fuel hoses and had to temporarily remove the fuel pump. I can't think of what...
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    Caterpillar diesel d333 troubles

    32VDC 30SI Alternator: $550 100amp breaker switch: $50 50ft of 2AWG tinned marine wire: $250 Brackets to mount alternator and perform belt alignment (time and materials - could take 4-6 hours to fabricate @127.50): $765 Connect wiring to the batteries, mount and install breaker switch (roughly...
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    having trouble with my pod

    hey guys, so I have a Bayliner Capri 19 ft cuddy cabin that used to have a sterndrive in it but it has been converted to outboard via pod. My boat goes dry all the time so I need to make sure the engine is up all the way and not putting stress on the engine/hull. When I lift my engine (150...
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    150 black max sounds like its running on 3-4 cyl and runs hot with lots of water

    150 (brown stripes so I'm guessing its 1987 vintage maybe 1985) black max sounds like its running on 3-4 cyl and runs hot with lots of water. I think that the cyl problem is coils but don't really know. i have no idea what the cooling problem is because theirs TONS on water coming out the tell...
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    1998 90hp precision blend Yamaha leaking when shut off

    Hey Guys, I've got a strange problem on my hands... my engine runs perfectly, starts easily without and coaxing, ramps up, idles low. All that good stuff however... When I shut the engine off, gas leaks out and into the water. I noticed it about 2 weeks ago and have only used the engine twice...
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    16ft hardtop aluminum boat restoration ***lots of pics***

    Hey, Just bought this boat for $500 the deck is completely rotten. I found this out when I stepped in the boat through the deck and into 4 inches of water. I wasn't mad because now at least I know she doesn't leak :p ... anyway hope you guys enjoy this, I will be updating everyday in the...
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    Should I get it?

    i think i got it this time
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    Should I get it?

    Hey guys, I'm looking at buying this boat it's a 18 1/2ft tri hull with a straight six 165 mercruiser. It's perfect for what I'm trying to do as in the hull and horse power. However, the guy I'm buying it from is a crook and I don't want to overlook anything :p . Can you guys suggest some...
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