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    Backfiring out of carb with 1982 140 mercruiser

    Recently I had the heads redone on my boat because it seemed the no 2 cylinder valve was not opening and closing as much as the other valves. I also had backfiring out of the carb at the time. After getting the heads redone, it is still backfiring out of the carb. Would there be another reason...
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    Valves on a 1982 140 mercruiser

    I recently had a new head put on the motor and Im try to figure out which valves are the exhaust and intake. From the no 1 cylinder to the number 4 what are the valves in order. I have a manual but I think its wrong. Also whats the best way to adjust the valves, while its running or adjusting...
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    Coil wires on a 1982 140 mercruiser

    A while back I unhook the wires to the coil and I cant figure how they go back. Its has points on this engine. I know that the wire from the distributor goes to the negative side of the coil. That leave 3 more wires which I dont really have a clue to which side they go. Thanks for any help.
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    Mercruiser base timing?

    I have a 1995 3.0LX mercruiser I need to set the timing on. Ive looked all over and asked people how to get the motor in base timing and Ive gotten a bunch of different answers. I have followed the instructions in the manual which say:::: 1. Start engine and allow it to reach proper operating...
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    mercarb filter

    I'm rebuilding a 1995 mercarb 2 barrel and was wondering which way the filter goes in the carb. According to the diagram the filter goes first, then the spring. My question: does the filter go in the carb with the open face first or the closed plastic piece first...
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    Confused about float level adj on mercarb 2brl

    I am rebuilding a 1995 2 barrel mercarb. The instruction in the repair kit say to measure from a different spot on the float than what the repair manual says. On the repair kit it says to measure from(if the air horn is turn upside down) from the highest dot on the float to the gasket...The...
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    1995 mercarb 3.0lx

    Does anyone know what the candlestick looking piece is that has a spring around it. It sits at the top of the carb and when put back together presses against the power jet. It doesnt show it in any of the diagrams and can the spring be replaced. It looks like the candlestick looking part is...
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    1995 Mercruiser 3.0 LX Spark plug wire set

    Is there a set of spark plugs wires that will match up at an Autozone, Napa, Orileys etc. The part number is 84-8167671A14. This for a 1995 3.0LX 4 cyl 135 hp mercruiser. Thanks for any help.
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    Cant find the right prop on a Glastron

    I am new to the forum so hello. My first question what would be the right prop for a 1995 Glastron SSV 175 SE. It is a 17 foot open bow with a 135 3.0 mercruiser I/O engine. If I wanted a prop to pull a skiers what would be the proper size? How about to maximize speed? Thanks for the input.:)
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