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    Volvo Penta SX-M Trim drifting down.

    I am not seeing a leak by the trim shafts
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    Volvo Penta SX-M Trim drifting down.

    Thanks for the response. The trim fluid was clean but the level was way down when I first looked at it. So the fluid can bypass internally and there are no external evidence of a leak? Is there any way to figure out if the issue is with the trim cylinders or the pump? I did find some fluid...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M Trim drifting down.

    My trim is drifting down slowly. Probably drift down halfway over about 3 hours. Can't see any leaks any where. Fluid level is fine. Is there a check valve that if faulty would cause this and if so, is it located in the trim cylinders or in the pump? Appreciate and suggestion as to what...
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    2007 mercury 4 stroke outboard stalls when I go to idle from throttle up.

    I have a problem with my outboard stalling when you go from throttle back to idle. It will stall when you do this unless you go very slowly from throttle back to neutral. It seems to idle fine but does not like coming of the throttle. Any suggestions as to what might cause this would be...
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    1999 50 hp Evinrude 4 stroke wiring diagram

    Looking for a wiring diagram for the 3 connector wiring harness. The motor I have has one 3 pin triangle shaped connector (trim) and 2 6 pin square connectors. The motor I have is a 1999 50 hp 4 stroke but any diagram showing what wires are for what with this 3 connector hook up configuration...
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    Feeling stupid. Merc 4.3L closed loop cooling system?

    Picked up a 1995 Larson 19" with a 4.3L . Boat needs floor repair. I decided to try starting the boat just to make sure it ran okay before I invested time and money into fixing the floor and seats. Boat started fine and I ran it for probably 3 or 4 minutes on the hose. After that I went to...
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    1994 mercury sport jet fuel enrichment system. 90HP

    I have a 1994 jet boat with a 90 hp mercury sport jet engine. I am about 98% certain the the enrichment system is not working. Boat runs great as long as you start it by spraying so gas into the carbs. It starts back up fine If you shut if off and restart it right away. Choke is working...
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    Gas pouring out of the front of all three carbs on a Sport jet 90

    Picked up a 1995 boat the other day that has a sport jet 90 engine. It had not been run for about a year. When I fired it up I had pull the cover off of the 3 carbs so i could squirt some gas in to get it going for the first time. She fired up and once the gas from the gas tank worked its way...
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    Primer Needed? Seal Transom Mounting holes?

    Helping a friend install a different motor (Evinrude 4 stroke, E50PL4SS) on a pontoon boat. I have two question on the install. I know on a fiberglass boat you seal the holes on the transom where you mount the motor. This boat has a stainless steel transom that I believe is double walled. Do...
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    Evinrude 88 HP (1987) cooling question. 88 special

    I have been working on a friends outboard (88 special). It had a leak between the thermostat housing and the exhaust plate. I could not tell where it was coming from so I replaced both the two gaskets on the exhaust plate and install a new thermostat kit. Before I did the work I was running...
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    Alpha 1, Gen 2 oil questiona

    I sure hope some of the Alpha drive expects can help me out. I will try and give you as much info as possible. I removed an Alpha 1, 2nd generation lower unit off of a 03 Bayliner because it had oil in the gear oil. This boat has the lower unit remote oil reservoir in the engine compartment...
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