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    Can soime post a pic of where the water is suppose to exit on a 78 merc 150 In6.

    hey guys, Just got my motor running, and before i let it run for more than a few seconds i was curious where exactly the water is suppose to exit, and how much water is suppose to exit. thanks!
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    1978 115 No spark

    Inherited my fathers old boat and motor. Dad said it ran fine last fall when he last used it, But couldnt get it to start recently. I installed a new fully charged battery and pulled the plugs and they looked great. Hooked up my timing light and NOT showing any spark. I did happen to...
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    Johnson 48 spl tilt trim question.

    hey guys, Im looking to convert my 48spl manual trim to power trim. I did some searching and saw that Cnc and 1 other makes a Power trim kit that adapts the motor to it. However the project im working on isnt worth spending the 600 buck on in that manner. So my questions that im havent found...
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    what is the hp rating for a 1988 5.7 omc cobra?

    Hey guys, Im researching a boat im considering buying and i cant find conclusive evidence of what hp the boat is producing when new. The boat is a 1988 Four Winns 200 Candia with a chevy 5.7 (350) omc Cobra. Any thoughts?
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    will a four winns candia 200 pop a wakeboard out?

    hey guys, im looking at upgrading to a bigger boat. i currently have a 17 foot trihull with a 165hp thats worn out. ive got my eye on a 1988 four winns candia 200 boat thats 22 foot, seats over 10 and weights around 3000+pounds without people. im thinking it will provide a huge wake however...
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    Is this normal?

    http://cid-a95937a5c3695d24.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/waterprob.JPG This is a prealpha transom assemble with an alpha 1 gen 1 upper and lower unit im noticing alot of water and or air rushing straight up while running the boat and it didnt look right compared to the pre alpha...
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    165hp gm 250 motor woes

    hey guys. Old faithful started giving me fits yesterday. Ill try to give a run down on the situation and ill let you guys decide what the best course of action would be as im sorta stumped at the moment. i have a 71 19ft trihull boat with a wake tower. it has a alpha 1 outdrive installed...
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    1971 mercruiser 165 will not spin prop when engaged.

    Ok guys here is my proplem as well described as i know how to say. 1971 Mercruiser 165 with the 250 4.1L Gm inline 6 cyl. We were wakeboarding last night and while towing my big butt the boat just suddenly stoped but the engine rpms kept high. My buddy shut her down and yelled that he...
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    3 different thrust washers! which one to use!??

    hey guys, Im having a bit of trouble trying to get my new prop install finished. Pictures at the bottom. Before i state the problem ill give a lil background info about my boat as it will make more since later. i have a 1971 tri hull mercruiser 165 with 250ci gm motor. I got the boat running...
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    mercruiser wont start. stumped.

    Hey guys, Im new to the game so excuse my stupid questions i have. I have a 1971 mercuriser with a gm 165 hp motor. 4.1 liter i belive Ok here's the deal. Everything worked last summer, i went to crank it this week and the dash went dead. I found there was a breaker on the motor. I...
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