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    Kohler Generator

    I have a 7.3 Kohler generator. I am looking for a shop manual for it. Not just the simple service manual but a real repair manual.. Any suggestions where to get one. thanks
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    Rule Request

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    Radar Dome

    Hi , I have the Northstar 6000i Display. I am looking to add radar to it. My question is, are there any other Radar Domes, other then Northstar , that are compatible with this unit. ? thanks
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    Blowers on or off ???

    Question I have. When fueling a boat , should the blowers be or off..???
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    Kawasski Ultra 130

    Hi, I have 2002 Kawasaki Ultra 130. Problem I am having is when you mash the throttle all the way , it stalls to idle speed. Let off the throttle just a little, it takes off. New plugs , new TPS, compression great. Cant figure it out. Any help would be appreciated. thanks Drew
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    Gimbal bearing seal

    Hi, I have twin 1985 Mercruiser 260 motors with Alpha 1 drives. I am replacing the Gimbal bearings. My question is which way does the seal face that goes before the gimbal bearing. I cant tell on mine because one came out with the flat side towards the aft and the other was opposite.. thanks...
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    Low Revs

    Hi, I have twin Mercruiser 5.7, 1985. 4bbl, Thunderbolt IV ignition. Over the winter I install rebuilt heads on both motors. Now one engine maxs out at 4600 rpm and the other maxs out at 4000 rpm. Check carbs , both open all the way. New plugs , caps and rotors. Same drives, same props. Cant...
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    Overheating Maybe

    Hi , I have twin Mercruiser 1986, 260 motors. One motor runs at 145 degrees , never climbs above that. The other motor at idle climbs up to about 185 degrees. But if I increase rpm's , the temp comes down to about 150 degrees. I am not in the water yet, I am running these guys on muffs. New...
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    Weird Temp Gauge

    I have prob with stb temp gauge . Turn the key on and it reads 145. Engine ice cold. New gauge, temp sender. Switch gauge with port side gauge same thing. Port side reads fine on port side. If I piggie back another gauge onto prob gauge via alligator clips , they both zero out. What gives. ?
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    Marine AC

    Since spring is around the corner , I am starting to think of the things I need to do. My AC has a problem that I have not been able to solve. The water cooling pump loses pressure and does not circulate water, of course the AC shuts down. I thought it was the pump so I bought a brand new...
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    Engine Alarms

    Hi , I have twin 1985 260 Mercruisers. I would like to install some alarms. Such as overheat , stalling etc. How do I do that and where do I get them ? thanks Drew
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    Slow Boat or normal

    Hi, I have a 1985 Formula 28pc with twin Merc 260's. Last weekend was my first time out with the boat. Enjoy it very much. But, I was disappointed with the speed of the boat. At full throttle I was running at 3500 rpms and 34 mph. Does that sound right , I thought it was a little slow. Drew
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    Unique Electrical Problem

    Hi, I have a 1985 Formula 28pc. I have unique problem I think. The boat is still out of the water until I straigten out the last few problems. With dock side power connected to the boat , I get 50v , sometimes 110v, from the outdrives to ground {earth}. As you can imagine thats a heck of a...
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    Not Charging

    Hi, I have twin 1985 Mercruiser 260. One is charging , the other is not . Both have new alternators, and new batteries. The one not charging, I get 3v at the red wire on the alternator. Any suggestions are helpful. thanks Drew
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    Electronic toys

    Hi, I am getting new/old boat ready for the season. It is a 1985 Formula 28pc. The electronics , to say the least are outdated. .......... I am looking for recomendations on what I need , ex. GPS. Budget is tight , so maybe some good used stuff. appreciate any suggestions Drew
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    Merc wont run

    Hi, I have a 1985 Mercruiser 260. When I start it , it starts right up, but dies. As if someone turns a switch off. It runs for maybe 10 seconds , give a take.. Motor sounds good, just wont stay running. Any thoughts are appreciated. thanks Drew
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    Bad Starter, Bad

    Hi, I have 1985 Formula 28PC. Twin Merc 260. The starter is bad on the Port engine, so it is between both engines. I am pretty sure I can slip the starter in and out without removing the manifolds. My question is , with very little room how do I break the bolts free.? I know this is a...
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    Batteries

    Hi , I have a 1885 Formula 28pc. It has twin 260 Mercs. I am in need of batteries. What group battery goes in this thing .? There are three of them. thanks Drew
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    Marine Head { toilet }

    Hi, I recently purchase a 1986 Formula 28pc. It has a Mansfield head, similar to a Vac U Flush. Some of the piping is disconnected and some of the other parts have look better. My question is do I rebuild this system or dump it and go new. If new what recomendations ? thanks Drew
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    Mansfield toilet

    Hi, I recently pick up a 1985 28 Formula PC. It has a Mansfield #848 toilet. Alot of the hoses from the holding tank are disconnected. I also cannot find an opening for the unit to be suck out, it looks like it can only be discharged overboard. Which I do not want to do. So my question...
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