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    Need assistance. 1984 Evinrude 90 VRO V4

    Ok boat is finally in my possession now from purchasing it. If there are no wires on the bottom of the VRO pump it’s already the mix gas/oil in the fuel tank pump right? I’m trying to see what I need to do to match the port side engine with the starboard side engine. Thanks
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    Need assistance. 1984 Evinrude 90 VRO V4

    Model e90mlcr Seria# 0445840 I’m purchasing a boat with twin 90’s. One motor is missing the VRO pump completely and the other motor is complete. I would ultimately like to bypass both VRO pumps and mix my gas and oil. Can I buy the “cheap” Amazon VRO pump and just not hook up the electronics so...
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    1989 vs 2008 4.3 differences

    What exactly is different between the 2 engines (just the bolt on stuff) ? More specifically are the power steering and alternator brackets the exact same or different from the older motors 1989 vs 2008? Flywheel the same size? I’m purchasing a 2008 and want to see it those items mentioned can...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Yeah it’s a 26’. I have been looking for one and finally found this one.
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

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    4.3’s are confusing

    Ok serial # F370508 1995 4.3LX GenII 4 barrel I want confirm from my research this is the 205hp non Vortec non roller cam motor. I’m considering purchasing this motor if the compression test checks out. So here are my 3 questions. 1-What compression #’s should I be looking for. 2- My blown motor...
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    1986 mercruiser 140 HP cylinder head swap question

    Will a head from a 1988 be the same as the 1986?
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    Delco Voyager Est timing question

    1985 Mercruiser 140 is the motor in question.Do I time it to the 6 degrees BTDC like my motor sticker and manual say, or to the new Delco EST distributor which says 0 decrees at 700 RPM. This will be timed at my dock in the water with it tied off in neutral. Thanks in advance.
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    1985 3.0 181 cid new delco voyager distributor hookup questions

    I have everything hooked up with the exception of the "distributor to shift interrupt wire" and the "coil to ignition splice lead wire to shift interrupt switch" . I have already timed the motor and everything is fine on that part of it.. My question is..... which side of the shift interrupt...
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    86 Mercruiser 140 HP (181 cid) exhaust shutter replacement question

    Is the shutter in the lower exhaust manifold? Can this be replaced without taking off the upper exhaust elbow? I looked it up on the mercruiser manual #10 but it is still unclear to me.
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    1987 Mercruiser 140 timing issue?

    Motor serial # B403505 from what I can read. I can't seem to get the RPM's down low enough (650-700) to time my motor properly at 6 BTDC, it runs too rough. When I timed it(1000 RPM's in gear tied to my dock)it was 4 BTDC. Should I try to adjust the secondary idle screw on the carb? The motor...
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    Alpha 1 lower impeller housing

    Drive # a530982 Alpha one 1986 Is there a small opening in the rear of the lower impeller housing (opening up into the exhaust chamber)or is the gasket bad?
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    Engine temp for a 1986 Mercruiser 140?

    What is the WOT engine temp for a 1986 Mercruiser 140? Can someone give me the link to the manual or the manual # to this motor? Thanks
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    Carter Low Volume Fuel Pump Rebuild Kit?

    Manual #10 1985-1989 says this pump (low volume) can be rebuilt. It is not available here on iboats or on ebay. Any ideas on where to find this kit?
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    140 Mercruiser 3.0L Lower Exhaust Pipe "O" Ring?

    1985 Mercruiser 140HP, Alpha One Gen One. This is the o ring that goes into the groove of the gimbal housing. I am getting water in the boat and this is the location it is coming from. Has anyone changed this o ring without pulling the engine? Has anyone else had this o ring go bad? Thanks
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