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    Is fuel suppose to leak out airbox on VRO

    Recently rebuilt VRO2 due to engine starving. Found the gasket was torn. replaced fuel line etc. Accidentally put blue pulse in backwards but fixed that. Still is being starved of fuel. Took off pulse limiter hose from bottom of air box to feel for pulsating air from block... there was. Noticed...
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    OK newbie question....about draft

    Getting a 98 proline 251 which says it has a 17" draft. Trying to research "draft" it seems like that is the depth that the boat will be in the water...so only 17". What do they mean by 17" draft?? Thanks Joe
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    Towing from Fl to NJ...need info

    Just curious....pulling my 27ft proline 8'6" beam....can I go through the tunnels on 95 in Maryland. I think there are two? Any advice. Also do I need to go the weight station because truck and boat over 10k??? Wanna do it right with no tickets or accidents! Thanks Joe
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    Can I tow with this...

    Wanting to buy a 1998 proline 251 which is 27 ft 4250 hull weight...150gallon gas tank...not sure trailer weight -- i/o 5.7 merc v8 250. Will I be able to tow with my Lincoln Aviator which says I can tow up to 7100lbs...seems pretty close. I only have a 10 min drive to dock....please say...
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    Need opinions please...

    I can't afford to make a mistake so honesty would be appreciated. Had a 86 bow rider that now has a cracked head (wife swears it was done on purpose hehe) and am loking to get into something bigger and better. Found a 1998 proline 251 walkaround loaded and in great shape. Has a i/o 5.7 250...
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    Possible new 251 owner

    Found a 98 251 wa for $15k i/o 5.7 250 very clean...good buy for those familiar with them? Love it compared to my broken down 86 19ft bow rider =)
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    OK what's the real answer...

    Looks like I have a small oil leak at the timing chain cover. Maybe oil seal. I have a merc 120 153 86. The Seloc says that I do not have to lift the engine, but I've read that I do. I also do not have the tools at this time and will purchase if necessary. I'm thinking, is it hard to...
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    Add one more WOT questions to the mix...

    Mercruiser 120, 18 foot bowrider (Dixie), 15/17 prop. Only getting up to 3200 and 29 MPH. Carb was rebuilt last yr. New plugs. COmpression 120-125 all around. New fuel filter and water seperator. New belt, t stat, hose, impeller. Engine says rpms should be around 4-4200. HEard I should...
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    Are those old online merc service links not working?

    I need number 10???? Joe
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    I'M SOOO tired of this boat

    It's going to be long.... Its a mercruiser 120. In order, changed gauges and rewired, fixed gas tank, rebuilt the deck, changed inpeller, changed oils, gas filter, cleaned carb (was rebuilt last yr) did other small things, Checked compression - 120-125 across board. Changed broker throttle...
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    I'm in NJ...when should we stop boating?

    Is there a certain water temp. Have merc 120. Thanks Joe
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    Please help..Why would water hose break/pop?

    Got stranded last night...not fun. 1st. WHy would the hose just pop right in the middle. A lot of pressure for some reason. Maybe thermostat? Got it run for a little bit shut it down due to bilge water rising from hose leaking. I did have some electrical tape and held with rag while son...
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    I know this may be stupid question..

    When do you know o replace the throttle cable. I think mine may be sticking. After going forward then back to neutral...rpm say a bit high. But if I then put in reverse back to neutral rpms go back down to around 800(which is still high). Thanks! Joe
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    R Ya Kidding Me???

    Throttle arm/lever that connects from engine to carb snapped in half. Oh, mer 120. Replacement for that stinkin piece of metal is like $100. UNbelieveable. Any good recycled places to check instead? Thanks! Joe
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    Impeller done now won't go in reverse??

    Ok here's what I did...in novice terms so bare with me. Put it in forward on remote. Book said to turn prop clockwise. This is where I might have made the mistake cause I tried to turn the prop with it in forward and tried to turn the prop in the forward motion but it did not budge. Then I...
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