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    Lower unit installation

    I pulled my lower unit, A Volvo duo-prop to replace a leaky drive shaft bellows. The gimbal bearing was rusty and growled when I turned it so I pulled it and replaced as well. Now I cannot get my lower unit back on. The bearing is seated. I have checked that. This is my first go at this so any...
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    Fuel pump I think

    We took the boat out today. Pulled off trailer, crunk great, ran great. Ran 10 minutes down river to meet the rest of the party. Shut down, sat for 10 minutes. Got ready to ride. Crunk up ran for maybe 5 seconds went dead and hasn’t hit again. Had to get towed in. I have noticed now that when I...
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    No compression in #3 cylinder.

    I have asked multiple questions on this boat, finally found the main problem I guess. I should have checked compression a while back but I didn't. No compression in #3. All other cylinders are +\- 5 lbs. or so of 110 lbs. but nothing in #3. Odd part is that the boat cranks and runs good until...
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    Distributer troubles

    Boat was very weak on hole shot, someone on here told me to see if I was hitting on all cylinders. While checking this I pulled off my dist. cap it was very gummed up and the rotor was very worn so I decided that was a good place to start. Replaced both today, swapped one wire at a time and have...
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    Opinions on marine mech. Schools

    I have been knocking around the idea of going back to school to be an outboard mechanic. There are not a lot of options around my home in northeast mississippi. There are a few great places but they always stay weeks out. Any good advice on schools or opinions would be appreciated.
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    Strong exhaust smells

    98 5.0 mercruiser efi. Just doesn't seem to have the pep that I had last year. I'm noticing a really strong gas smell in the exhaust. Maybe running to rich? Looking for opinions, she might just be getting tired I don't know.
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    Fuel problems on 5.0 merc

    I recently changed my fuel filter/water seperator on my 5.0 merc I/O fuel injected. I didn't fill the filter with gas before I replaced it. Tried to crank the engine it cranked, ran, and died. Pulled off the filter filled with gas and replaced. Cranked the engine and it ran fine. We went to...
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    Exhaust water really hot on one side

    Why would one manifold and elbow be much hotter than the other. I have through hull exhaust so I can feel the output water easily and one side is WAY hotter than the other. You can feel a noticeable difference when you touch the elbows also. The hot side blows steam when the engine gets...
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    Opinion on engine rebuilder in Florida.

    Anyone ever heard of Rapido engines in Florida? I'm looking at purchasing a boat with a cracked block that will need to be replaced. They seem to have the best prices on long blocks that I have found so far. Just wondering if anyone from down that way has had any dealings with them. I'm from...
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    Electrical problems, have no power

    Had a bad connection on the alternator. While I was correcting this I sparked the hot wire on something. Since i did this i have no power to the console. will not crank, nothing works. I am guessing I blew a fuse but I'm not sure which one or where it is. Any help would be greatly...
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    Changing through hull exhaust back to below water

    Recently purchased a '98 Ebbtide with through hull exhaust. Sounds really good trolling around the boat ramps, but gets loud really fast when you open it up. I'm thinking about swapping it back to original. Problem is when whoever converted it they took the Y off and I don't have it. The...
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    Warning beeper help

    I have a 305 merc with alpha one out drive. I replaced the impeller today and my warning beeper is going off now. I filled the foot up with fluid till it came out the top hole, so that is full. Hooked up to muffs in the yard and seems to be pumping some water. Not sure if it is enough...
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    Excessive steam from through hull exhaust

    Recently purchased 1998 Ebbtide Campione with 5.0 efi engine and through hull exhaust. This is my first experience with this exhaust. Seems to have a lot of steam coming out under normal skiing loads. Engine runs around 160 to 175 degrees. That doesn't seem too hot. Pretty sure that there is...
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    Need an opinion on a used boat

    I'm looking at a late 90's caravelle interceptor. I don't know much about these boats other than a caravelle is a pretty good boat. I don't however know anything about the interceptor. It's 21ft. with the 350 merc. Claims the engine was replaced a couple of years ago and interior redone...
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    87 350 mercruiser running hot

    Took my boat out today and ran it for about 10 mins. Noticed it was very hot. Shut it down came home. Hooked up muffs in the yard and there is no exhaust water pumping out of the foot, there is also a knocking sound coming from the lower unit. I haven't checked anything yet, just looking...
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    Hesitation coming out of the hole, '87 350 mercrusier.

    '87 350 merc. I/O serial #OB433786. Replaced entire fuel system had fuel pump checked, qudrajet 4 barrel rebuilt. Full tune up on electrical system, plugs, wires, rotor, dist. cap, coil and module under rotor. Has thunderbolt IV ignition system. Boat cranks and idles fine no missing. Has...
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    Engine trouble, Please Help!

    '87 350 merc I/O with thunderbolt ignition. Entire electrical system has been replaced, except for the thunderbolt box. Entire fuel system has been replaced and Qudrajet carb has been rebuilt. Boat runs great when first put in the water. If I slow down to trolling speed or neutral and try to...
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