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    cobra drive swap question

    I have an 87 Bayliner 2550 with a single omc 5.0 and a cobra stern drive .. someone gave me a like new stern drive but its from a bigger boat with a 5.7 would the ( IF) different gear ratio be problem? Thanks in advance
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    stuck at 4000 rpms - lanyard / kill switch question

    Hey guys, my 1998 Johnson 90 hp wont get over 4000 rmp's at wide open. My question is, the boat will still run with the lanyard disconnected. could that have anyuthing to do with it? I have checked everything.. twice.. compression is 125 x 4 cyl's. power balance test is good. pumping the ball...
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    low top end speed 1998 Johnson 90hp outboard

    Good afternoon guys. I have a 98 Johnson 90 hp. My top end is only 22mph this year. last season I put in a new VRO fuel pump, all the lines back to the tank with new pick up tube and strainer. new fuel filter and spark plugs. same prop that used to do 30 + mph.. seems to run great at idle and at...
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    98 seadoo gti no spark

    morning all, ave a 1998 seadoo gti wont start has no spark. it will somtimes have 1 good spark when first engaging the starter switch. have replaced the module and checked all connections. I have no power to the white wire at positve side of coil. all grounds seem good. i also dont seem to see a...
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    can you use aluminum in a salt water inviroment

    morning all. working on my winter project of building a new engine for my boat. can i use aluminum intake manifold on my 360 merc (gm5.7) with out any i'll effects like rotting or electrolosis. i have a edelbrock carb and want to match the intake. the boat does stay in a slip for 6 months a...
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    please please help my broken old boat. stumped year two

    or two years now my 1979 260 merc with omc 800 (5.7)chev engine. The engine backfires through the intake at cruise speed. never at slow speed or idle. only loaded. some times i can throttle past it but mostly i have to reduce power to clear it or it will just keep popping. i have gone over or...
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    wiring diagram needed

    morning all, does anyone have a link to a mercury wiring diagram for the neautral safty system for a cruisers 1979 260 merc (5.7) with a omc 800. trying to diagnosis a short and cant find my manual anyplace. thanks in advance..... steven
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    omc stringer 800 tilt inop please help

    tilt goes down fine.but when i try to raise it it gets stuck after 5 inches. if i give it a push while holding the button it will raise. i replaced the tilt motor and selonoids. cleaned the clutch plates and disc,s. fresh fluid checked the hammer blow and worm gear. im a master auto tech and...
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