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    Merc 2bbl carb overhaul

    Hey guys I just bought a gasket kit for my card and the new gaskets are not the same as the old ones. they are close. Should I be concerned? I also did not get a gasket for the block to carb connection.
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    Compression Catostrophy

    Here we go, So I finally got a good day to do the compression test and as I pulled out the plugs there was a liquid in cylinder 5& 6. So here is the back story. She ran fine last year and during the winterization process, I pulled the plugs and sprayed wd-40 in each cylinder. I also sprayed...
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    Merc Trim Arms

    Just took the outdrive off to do waterpump and noticed that the starboard trim arm moves at a different pace and travel distance than the port side. Should I bleed the system? Please advise.
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    Compression test with outdrive off

    I have a 1989 merc that is currently winterized. I took the outdrive off last week and am wondering if I can perform a compression test with the drive off. I also have all the hoses lose and system was filled with anti-freeze. If I run the compression test with no water going into the system is...
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    Alpha one Pressure Test

    I have just recently replaced my water pump and am looking to pressure test both the halves separately so i can isolate any leaks. How can i go about doing this, or do i have to mate them and then pressure test?
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    Merc 2bbl carb overhaul

    I have a 1989 Mercruiser with what I think is a Merc 2bbl Carb on it. I have just taken it off the boat and totally disassemble and cleaned. My question is if I can use regular automobile gaskets on the carb or do I need to go with marine gaskets?
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    engine leaking h2o

    I have a 1989 4.3 Merc. I was having a starting issue which I thought was a vapor lock issue at the end of the season. I finally have gotten some time to work on the engine the other day and when I turned the key, I saw brown water coming from the engine from what looked to be the starter...
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    engine leaking h2o

    I have a 1989 4.3 Merc. I was having a starting issue which I thought was a vapor lock issue at the end of the season. I finally have gotten some time to work on the engine the other day and when I turned the key, I saw brown water coming from the engine from what looked to be the starter...
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    Fuel Pump

    I have a 1989 Merc 4.3 L and I am wondering about two things. First off, I am wondering what the thin clear hose coming from the fuel pump going to the Carb is. I know it is not the fuel line but something else. Also in the fuel pump, I have the old stone style filter. Is that bad or should i...
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    no fuel to carb?

    should fuel go into carb when throttle is forward without the key being turned to the on position?
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    Vapor Lock

    I am the proud owner of a 1989 Wellcraft with a 4.3L Merc in it. Two weeks ago I went out all day and she ran fine. turned off a few time and always started up. When I was getting back to the marina I docked it and tried to start and she would run the die as if it were out of gas. Start then...
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