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    How much water should a 50 hp p at idle?

    I bought a boat with a 2000, 2 stroke, 50 hp merc and it has only a drip of water coming out of the p hole at idle, and it has about 50% more with partial power and good pressure at full throttle. Is that normal? The motor has a new water pump impeller.
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    Sealant or no sealant

    I have an early 80's 35hp. The gasket underneath the coverplate (where the spark plugs screw in) does not appear to have had any sealant on it. When I replace it with the new gasket should I use any kind of sealer? Thanks for any help.
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    Replacing the head gasket on an older 35hp

    I noticed this weekend while I was out on the water, water was spewing out at the top sparkplug. The engine runs great, for now, so I'm thinking it has to be a head gasket. I have been told that it is an easy fix. The motor is probably an older 80's model. I have not been able to find the...
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