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    89 150 Merc trim problems after trim-motor rebuild

    I've been searching the archives for a couple hours can't find the answer so here goes .. . . I was having problems with the tilt/trim on the 150 merc. the solenoids clicked but didn't operate after setting for over a year. I took the trim motor off and took it to a rebuilder and had it...
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    repainting older trailer

    I have disassembled my Shorelander steel trailer, the small parts went to be sand blasted, the frame and larger parts were sanded to bare metal with 4" grinders and "flap wheels" grinding disks. <br /><br />I have the whole thing in automotive primer and am ready to paint. <br /><br />Does...
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    Idle problem 98 Volvo 4.3L 2 barl. carb.

    Just a little help needed. I have a 1998 4.3 Volvo SX 2 barrel carb. My main problem is it won’t start up at the idle position when warmed up – like it used to do. <br /><br />I just replaced the intake manifold, lined up the distributor (pointless electronic) to the marks when I took it out...
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    Tilt down slow on 88 Stratos merc 150BM

    I bought a used Bass Boat and I find the tilt down is very slow on the engine. Tilt up works okay though - any suggestions.<br /><br />Thanks Steve
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    Help - water in the oil

    I have a Larsen 1998, with a 4.3 Volvo 190hp carborated. When it was winterized last fall the drain plug on the intake manifold was missed, and I'll assume it is cracked. <br /><br />I didn’t catch the forgotten plug when I installed the other plugs so I put it in the water late Friday just...
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    Help - water in the oil

    I have a Larsen 1998, with a 4.3 Volvo 190hp carberated ( didn't see Volvo forum so I'll ask it here). When it was winterized last fall the drain plug on the intake manifold was missed, and I'll assume it is cracked. <br /><br />I put it in the water today and I noticed gas smell after ran it...
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    PWC Help

    I have a early 90's SeaDoo GTX and it has a short in the elecronics. When I try to start it, most of the time it does not start unless I knock on the large electronics box between the Batt and the engine. It was flooded big time twice last year (water in the engine even), I assume it has some...
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    Ft Myers Fla boating help

    We are renting a villa in Ft Myers next week. I have read every bit of info I can find about vacations in So. Fla especially Lee County. <br /><br />However I can't find anythig about boating in the region, the Villa comes with a boat, and I have lots of experience both sailing an power...
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    PWC trailer

    Anyone know of a reasonable source for a single or double trailer for a personal watercraft? I live in Southwest Iowa.<br /><br />We live on a lake so the PWC is going to be in the water most of the time, only need the trailer for storage. <br /><br />Thanks<br />Cap'n Steve<br /><br />I did...
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    decoding engine types

    I just bought a 1998 186SEi Larson with a 4.3L GX Volvo. I know that on the Mercruiser an LX after the displacement means that it has a 4 barrel carb, is this also true of the "GL" Volvo? I went to Larsonboats.com but the site is pretty generic, not much info. <br /><br />I was surprised...
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