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    Engine Stalled when slowing down from 3400 RPMS. Wouldn't Restart

    Was out on the lake cruising @ about 3400 rpms (25 mph) for about 20 minutes. went to Slow down & the engine stalls out??? Would not restart. Waited a 1/2 hour and still no restart.. Got towed back in to the ramp, drove home Checked a bunch of things... everything seemed OK... Hooked it up to...
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    3.0L Mercruiser Automatic Choke

    I have a 1983 Mercruiser 3.0L 140 HP engine with a Rochester 2GC carb. I think i need a new Automatic choke but not sure... I was out on the lake cruising @ about 3400 rpms (25 mph) went to power down & the engine stalls out??? Took off the carb cover and the top butterfly is loose??? Moving...
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    Normal Operating Temperature for a 3.0 liter Mercruiser?

    I was wondering what the normal operating temperature should be on a 3.0 Liter mercrusier 140hp stern drive? I have a little less than 145 degrees running at 1000 RPM.. Matter of fact I trolled all day on Saturday (like 12 hrs) at 1000-1100 rpm and the temp gauge never moved from that.. Picked...
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    1976 Chrysler 559HG Power Problems

    This motor just does not seem to run right.. I had a bunch of problems with it last year after I bought it..; Had the carb rebuilt, throttle adjusted and was running pretty good. Then the trouble started... Found a coil went bad.Only firing on one cylinder. HOWEVER it had two automotive coils on...
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    Chrysler 55 HP Temp Sensor Cracked

    I have a 1976 Chrysler 55 HP 559HG motor. When I originally purchased the boat the temp sensor appeared to have been cracked at one time and glued/epoxied back together.. After using the motor for half the year it seperated so I purchased a used one and put it on.. Now this one is cracked and...
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