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    Verifying engine temp with IR thermometer

    Want to check the engine temp this weekend using an IR thermometer. I want to make sure the temp gage is correct. I figure I'll check the temp at the t-stat housing. Is this correct or should I be checking at some other point on the engine?
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    Input on running temp. 02 Merc 350 Mag St inboard

    A friend’s boat, 02 Merc 350 Mag. powering an inboard ski boat. 160* thermostat new, raw water pump new, cooling system clean, (100 fresh water hours on the rest of the system). Engine temp at idle 175*. Running temp 180/185*, when taking off the temp runs up from 175 to 190+ then settles back...
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    Next Stop SCPO

    WoooHoooo, made Chief Petty Officer, next stop Senior Chief Petty Officer. Hay, will my pay increase by on my next check?
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    Sorry wrong section

    Removed, wrong section
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    London bests Paris for 2012

    Congrats to the UK, London for landing the 2012 Olympics...would have hated to see France, Paris land it. Good Job Mates!!
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    ? Problems with impeller life on 350 Mag Ski

    Is any one else having problems with impeller life on their in board mounted Mercruiser engines? Just put the third impeller in a 02 Centurion, less than 100 hours total on the meter. The sea water pump is the belt driven type (same as used on Bravo type drives?). There is no strainer in the...
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    Whats happen'n over the Fourth of July???

    We're having our annual Forth-O-July shin-dig as usual.....only BIGGER.....loads of family and friends,....will be a lot of out of Towner’s coming this year. Party list is up to 125 plus! Doing 45 pounds of pork on the spit, Deep frying 5 turkeys, hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, side dishes...
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    91 200 HP OB Merc Water Flow Question

    Last time out every thing was fine, this time fire engine, no water from pee-hole. Pull boat, hook up ears, and still no water from pee-hole. Drop lower unit to inspect impeller, its in great shape. Put air to water line where impeller pump attaches system, does not build pressure. In over my...
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    Merc. Inboard 01 350 Mag. MPI Cooling Issues

    Quick overview 01 350 Mag MPI straight inboard (Centurion Ski Boat) raw water cooled. Less than 50 hours on engine, Temp climbs at speed, at Idle temp drops. port exhaust manifold almost cool to the touch starboard side manifold HOT, same with cooling lines. At idle Temp is around 170* any...
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    puter quirk driving me nutz

    Running win 98. Had a fatale crash first of the year, had a tech reinstall the OS not original software, but still Win 98. now when I launch certain programs, a windows installer window open up. I have to close it several times before I can continue....not a fatale problem but highly annoying...
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    Need Over view of Dreaded ESA Function on 92 OMC 3.0

    First off the Sealoc manual is due in early next week. Anyway looks to me like the switch that controls the ESA module stays in the made (closed) position as long as the control handle is in gear. And it breaks (opens) when going into neutral, and stays open until the control is mover back into...
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    Don S How close to home

    Date Line Ketchican, Alaska:<br /><br /> A bald eagle crashed through a window of a home and landed in the living room, scattering broken glass, feathers and a salmon carcass across the floor. Homeowner Jean Stack heard the crash and initially wondered if someone had thrown a dead fish through...
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    Well Its Possable

    Never been the overly religious type, so when I said I was just "Baptizing" the hold down straps last weekend it was met with some skepticism. Just glad it was a private ramp with only a few friends and family members watching. Hay, a guy can change!..............not this one mind you...
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    OMC Trim Cylinder Fitting Type ?

    What type/name Hydraulic fitting did OMC use on their trim cylinders. The out drive is a 92 Mdl.
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    OMC Cobra trim cylinder Repair/Replacement

    Have a 92 Cobra out drive with a trim cylinder port striped out. Can this be Helicoiled or do I need a replacement? If I need a replacement what's a good source?
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    Just like your Dad

    When I was growing up and people told me I look like my dad I would argue the point with them. <br /><br />As I got older and someone would say your becoming more like your father all the time. I would smile politely and shake my head.<br /> <br />Now when someone says, you remind me so much of...
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    Don S: Request for a link/ carb tuning info.

    Don,<br /> You supplied me with this information regarding the correct manual for my engine: "Yes, it's manual #17. The part number is <br />90-823225--1" <br />Is there a link to it? I want to review the carb tuning procedure for the four barrel, and have not received the correct manual from my...
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    Still!!! out smarted by a Quicksilver 3000 control

    I have been out smarted by my QuickSilver 3000 control. I located and removed the 1/4'' socket head set screw. But still can not remove the handle from the control. What am I missing?????
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    Don S,or jlshields 96 5.7LX w/TB V IngTiming/Carb Tuning Quest

    First off I have the manual, and followed the prescribed procedure....But I have a few questions. First after putting the ignition system into base timing mode the RPM was set to 1300. The timing was then advanced to 10 deg BTDC. This caused the RPM to increase, so I reset the RPM and reset the...
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    Who's weather is this? (rant)

    OK. enough is enough, I give up, I want my upstate SC weather back. Last week an a half barely got above 70 deg. almost 15 deg below normal. Last 3 days 4+ inches of rain, a whole freek'n months worth! And Sun what’s that? Thinking about trading my Foster Grants (I know my age is showing) for a...
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