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    No windlass control

    Hello, recently purchased a wellcraft montecarlo that is equipped with a maxwell nillson windlass and judging by the fact that there are no controls on dash for it i'm assuming it was designed to be controled with a remote that i can't find anywhere in boat. There is a round circle on bow next...
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    merc 454 intake gasket square or oval ?

    Hello all, I'm getting ready to replace the intake manifold gasket on a 1980 mercrusier 454 (330hp) would like to order gasket before I start the project, but looks like i need to verify whether this engine has square or oval ports. It has a 4 barrel quadrajet carb on it. Thanks in advance for...
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    merc 454 fires but wont run

    Hello all, having problems with a 1980 merc 454 (330)hp at end of last season engine quit on me (at about 1500 rpm) and couldnt get to refire. i was already having issue with rochester carb draining out if it sat at dock to long so givin the age etc.. replaced with new carb this spring but still...
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    dry carb

    have twin 1980 merc 454's with rochester quadrajet carbs been having trouble getting one to start after boat sits at dock for more than a couple days. noticed fuel wasnt squirting into barrels when you pump the throttle, so removed top half of carb and float bowl is completely dry. once started...
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    No Fuel

    Hello, Here Goes I Have 1980 Wellcraft Suncrusier With Twin 454's , Just Finished Tune Up New Plugs Wires Points Etc.. Was Having Issue At End Of Last Season With One Engine Cutting Out After 3k Rpms. Noticed Fuel In Bowl On Side Of Fuel Pump Which States That Fuel Pumps Bad So Replaced With New...
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    Thanks Bond-o

    I appreciate the quick response,it doesnt look like anythings been done to the carb for a while, so ill probably pull it off/rebuild the whole thing. Will a standard merc manuel have info/specs i need to do this?
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    cuts out @2500rpm

    Hello, I have an 84 merc 140 in a searay, problem is the engine starts cutting out and backfiring once you reach 2500rpm. It starts/runs perfect up to that point. Previous owner updated the ignition, so no points, cap rotor etc... all new. While doing so he did cross plug wires, that is...
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    noise

    Just baught 84 searay w/ mercrusier 140, there is a noise like keys jingling when engine is running with the muffs on. Preaty sure noise is not coming from engine itself, more like in between engine and outdrive. Noise doesnt change much when engine is accelerated or put in/out of gear. Friend...
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