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    Backfiring at 4000rpm's???

    1991 mastercraft <br />351 pcm<br />direct drive<br />points system<br />400 hours<br /><br />When pulling a skier out of the water or running about 4000rpm's the boat has a slight backfire.<br /><br />Also at slower speeds it tends to have a little bit of a miss also. It is barely noticable...
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    Volvo 280 and engine seperation

    The boat is a 1978 bayliner with a 280 volvo outdrive and a 140a volvo 4 cylinder.<br /><br />I have experience with mercruiser and omc, but have never messed with a volvo. <br /><br />I need to pull the motor.<br />How do you seperate the motor from the rest of it? Do you have to pull the...
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    Electronic ignition conversion

    I just just put an electronic ignition on my 1985 351w. The boat ran perfect before, but the points were in need of replacing. After I put the kit in three things happened:<br /><br />1) There is now a slight hesitation when I start off slow. <br /><br />2) The tach is not correct. 36 mph and...
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    Replacing steering cable on an inboard boat

    I have replace steering cables on I/O before, but never on an inboard. I have an '85 mastercraft and the steering is tight. I do not see the part number on it, but have been told it is a 14ft cable. My questions are:<br /><br />Does anyone know what the correct lenght is before I order?<br...
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    Steering on an Inboard

    I have had I/O's before. Last year I got an older mastercraft. Is the steering typically much stiffer than on an I/O or do I need to grease the cable/ possibly replace? Thanks for any and all help.<br /><br />85 Mastercraft S&S<br />351 PCM inboard
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    OMC Outdrive question

    Can anyone tell me what type of drive this is by looking at it<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=31283&item=2474996196&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT <br /><br />It was attached to a 140hp OMC I/O.<br /><br />We are not sure of the year. <br /><br...
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    omc outdrive

    Does anyone know where to find out if the out drive i have is a 400 and where is the serial numbers on these. thanks
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    "MR" "R" drives Mercruiser...What is the difference

    What is the difference between an "R" and "MR" Mercruiser outdrive?<br /><br />Thanks to all,
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    Powerslot and 1: 1 Transmission

    What is the difference in a powerslot and a 1:1 transmission? Is it geared different? Is there more bottom end??? Thanks again to all...
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    Transmisson '85 mastercraft

    Another ignorant boat question...<br /><br />How can I find out what type of transmission I have? I am new to the inboard part of boats and haven't a clue.<br /><br />Thanks again and again
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    '85 Mastercraft grey and black rear bench seat

    Does anyone know where I can get a rear bench seat for my '85 mastercraft?
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    351 PCM direct drive leaking oil???

    I have a tremendous amount of oil in my bilge. In has accumulated over the course of the last month. It is in an '85 mastercraft with a 351 PCM. What is the worst case scenario? I have it stored about an hour away so that is all the info I will have until next week. Let me know what you...
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    Very ignorant ski pylon question

    I have never had a boat with a ski pylon. I have always tied skiers to the back of the boat. What is the correct way to tie off to a pylon. I would rather sound like a fool to you guys than look like one on the river. <br /><br />Thanks,
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    Surge brake???

    I know that principle of a surge brake, but I don't know what one really is. I have never owned a trailer that was equiped with one. I am in the process of buying a boat and trailer. The trailer has surge brakes. What do I need to inspect in order to know what I am getting. Are they...
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    Crash course for buying an inboard

    I have had several I/O's over the past few years and have been unforunate enough to learn a few things about them. I know, basically, what to look for before purchasing a used one. A true inboard, however, is a different story. I am looking at buying an '89 mastercraft prostar barefoot. I...
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    V-Drive boat trailer V/S Regular boat trailer

    Can I use my regular boat trailer to carry a Direct drive Mastercraft?<br /><br />Thanks
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    J2863338 Johnson 55 hp questions

    Can anyone tell me what year motor this is? Also, I am not getting any fire to the motor. I don't know outboards. I am helping a friend. Where do I need to start...points, plugs, wiring?<br /><br />Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Changed shift cable... it still will not adjust correctly

    I just put a new shift cable in my '79 Mark twain. It has a 305 mercruiser. I can adjust it so it will go in either fwd or reverse, but it will not go in both. I have followed the instructions on mercstuff.com. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Chrome wheels rusting

    The shiny finish on my wheels has been rusted. I have been able to take it off with some never dull. However, now I am left with little black spots on my wheels. I am thinking of getting some of that rustoleum chrome paint and trying it. Are there any other alternatives that may be...
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    Where to recyle old boats.

    Where can I get rid of a stripped old fiberglass hull? It is a 197? VIP with a small hole in the bottom. Very patchable. If someone wants it. If not where do we bury the dead?
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