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    mercruiser 4.3 carb issue

    i have a reman 4.3 vortec with a 2 bbl carb and about 50 hours on it. ran great until last weekend it wouldnt accelerate at all. so i messed with it for awhile and choked it 2/3 the way and it ran like a top. so i rebuilt the carb and still no difference. im stumped. idles with no choke great...
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    4.3 backfire/ sputtering issue

    i have a 19 foot renken that had a 1988 4.3 with roller cams that spun a bearing. so I bought a reman 4.3 vortec long block from Michigan motors. ive got a new fuel pump and regulator since the vortec cant use the mechanical and also a new intake. im using my 2 bbl original carb that I have not...
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    3.0 to 5.7 swap

    I bought a 19 foot bowriver with a 3.0 knowing id have to replace the motor because it was shot. i have a few months to work on it until its warm and want to do a swap to a 5.7 DROP IN. not worried aout the time and money im fine with that. i just want to know if anyone has the motor mount...
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    1981 evinrude 70 wont run

    I had this motor running so perfect then driving home i shut it off for a secont to see if a fellow boater needed help and it wouldnt start back up. Had to get towed in for my first time. Tried cleaning the carbs and rebuilding them n it starts for a second then dies. Excellent spark in all 3 as...
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    1980 evinrude 70 spark problem

    Spark fading out and getting stronger. All 3 cylinders. Any ideas
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    1980 evinrude 70 wont stay running

    I got a great deal on this motor. I didnt get to hear it run but checked the compression when j got it and it was between 125 - 128 in each cylinder so i bought it. Hooked it up and cleaned the carbs and the top carb was full of oil like motor oil or something. Cleaned out the jets and...
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    70 hp lower unit

    I have a 1976 evinrude 70 and the lower unit is cracked when i got it but it runs perfect. There is a guy selling a 1985 evinrude 70 as a parts motor. My question is will the lower unit bolt up and the shaft spline the same?
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