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    HELP -- 1989 Malibu with Merc Engine - push rods put hole on oil pan.

    Help...I have a 1989 Malibu Sunsetter with a v8 inboard mercruiser engine. I was pulling a wakboard till I heard a "POP" on the engine and it just stalled. I lifted the engine cover and noticed oil spilling out of oil pan. I thought it maybe a gasket but I noticed a hole was punctured on both...
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    Mercruiser Inboard 5.7L - stalling

    I have a 1988 Malibu Sunsetter with a Mercruiser 5.7L engine. Got the boat out of storage from the winter and at first...did not want to start up. I changed plugs, fuel filter and engine fired up fine. I warmed it up in the drive way with a water hose connected and for the first 2-3min there was...
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    1995 Yamaha Wave Venture - Choke

    I just purchased a 1995 Yamaha Wave Venture. I am unable to pull on the choke knob. It seems to be stuck or somethng. Does the knob have to be in a certain position to be pulled. I checked the cables down to the carb and seems to be o.k.. The knob has a 2-lines with a lightning bolt in the...
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    single carb vs dual or triple carb.

    I owned 3 jetskis in the last 3 yrs and was wondering the difference in a single carb to a dual or triple carb with engine size. They all go about the same speed. I first owned a '95 wetjet 701cc single carb and it was a great beginner ski at 40mph and decided to move up to a 3-seater and got...
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    1996 Kawasaki 750 sts - blown head gasket

    I found a 1996 Kawasaki 750 sts that the owner had diagnosed to find a blown head gasket. He is selling it for $600 and was wondering if it is worth the price. What is the ball park price for worse senario....engine replacement? Are these good jetski's. I find them to be 1-foot longer at...
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    1995 Polaris SLT750, grease gushing out impeller

    I have a Polaris SLT750 that has been sitting in the garage for 10days from last use. I always check it in driveway prior to taking it on the lake. I put water hose in the flush kit and make sure the jetski comes on. This time, 2days ago the jetski turns over but did not start. I tried it...
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    oil changing on inboard motors.

    I have a 1987 Malibu Skier. It has a 351 direct-drive engine (that's what they say). I want to do my on tuneup and oil change. Do you have to get a pump to pump the oil or can it drain down the hull to the center drain plug of the hull. Also, what else should I do besides oil change and spark...
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    changing oil on direct-drive engines

    I have a 1987 Malibu Skier. It has a 351 direct-drive engine (that's what they say). I want to do my on tuneup and oil change. Do you have to get a pump to pump the oil or can it drain down the hull to the center drain plug of the hull. Also, what else should I do besides oil change and...
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    Malbu Sker - Speedometer issues

    just purchased a 1987 Maibu Skie. Both speedometers are not working. Can someone please tell me where the sensors are located so I can check or have them replaced. Or is there something else I should be looking for. Your help/info is greatly apprceciated.
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