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    Knocking 350....

    Hey - I had my 1980 Merc 350 (260) run low on oil until it knocked for about 30 seconds. I added oil once I heard the sound. The oil helped quiet the knock but did not solve it completely. The motor starts and will sound normal under 1500 RMP but then knocks. Tomorrow morning I will check...
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    Percentage of women members?

    Is there any information posted or known about member traits? What percentage are women...if any... And other info that could make posting biased - I'd say there are 2% Women Members Anyone else have a prediction?
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    Merc 260 Won't Idle Below 1000 RPM After Hydrolock

    1980 21 Ft Four Winds Mercruiser 260 (Chev 350) Pertronix Ignition Alpha 1 Carter Thermoquad Carb My engine will no longer idle below 1000 RPM. On the 4th of July the motor Hydrolocked. (Water entered the cylinders thru the exhaust) I was able to remove the plugs and turn the water out...
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    Lost Fat Sac Caps

    Does anyone know where I could buy just the caps/plugs for fat sacs. I have lost a few. And a search of the web shows a lot of parts but mostly quick connects. I have a few different sacs but the caps are all interchangeable. Thanks
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    The Incredible Wave Catching Pertonix Machine

    I am having issues with my new electronic ignition. I have a 1981 Mercruiser 260. (Chevy 350) I recently installed a Pertronix Ignitor-1 module and the recommended flamethrower coil. With the Pertronix ignition the boat only seems to have 3/4 power. Not enough to plane out. The weird...
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