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    3.0 mercruiser suddenly dies

    Ok. I have a 1983 chris craft scorpion with a 3.0 merc and i just recently put in new plugs, wires, cap and rotor, points and condenser, and new coil. Fixed a few loose wires. Had it out about 2 months ago and boat ran awesome all day. Took it out today and started fine and started to...
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    140 hp mercruiser idling problems

    I have a 1983 Chris craft scorpion 168. Had boat about 1 year. Previous owner told me he had carb rebuilt. Once I have it running the boat runs awesome. When I go from cruising speed to an idle it dies. Then takes a few times to restart. Any ideas?
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    what size battery do i need??

    I have a battery with 625 CCA but it doesn't seem turn the engine over very well. Bought the battery brand new. Would getting a battery with a higher CCA be OK? How high should I go?
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    1983 chris craft scorpion

    I have a 1983 chris craft scorpion 168. Does any one know about this boat?? It is very hard for me to find info on it. I don't know much about boats and I bought it for cheap. It runs decent and floats. That's all I know really. Bought it on a whim. What kinds of things do I need to...
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