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    Difference beween Mercruiser model 898 and 228??

    Hey Folks,<br /><br />Last year I got a boat with a modified mercruiser V8, GM. I know it is a 5.0 liter (305), but the guy who I got it from, or the one before him, did an in-boat re-build, changed the manifold and carb, and there are no decals anywhere on the engine or valve cover gaskets. It...
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    Still no power - 1969 johnson 40hp

    Hey guys and girls, hope all had a great weekend! Well, still can't get my 1969 Johnson 40 hp to go,...summer is gone, and still not wet. Below is what I have done thus far, current smptoms, and what my next move is. ANY suggestions would be appreciated. I won;t have much time to work on it...
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    Steve&JB -1969 40 hp johnson - addl info

    First, thanks to JB and steve for the comments. I did put the cork gasket on steve, but will try your other suggestion re. the carb. and pump.<br /><br />JB, I pumped the bulb till firm, checked all lines, and gas pumped thru the filter/pump into the line going to the carb. I did not, as yet...
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    1969 40hp johnson - need input

    OK folks, need some help.<br /><br />Thus far I have re-built the carb., replaced the impellor, new plugs, checked spark, all OK.<br /><br />This weekend I replaced the wiring harness, being very careful to rewire correctly.<br /><br />All this being done, I cannot get the engine to turn over...
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