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    Need Help with 8.2 Mercruiser

    When we put the 36 Formula Cruiser in this year the warning came on at about 2800 reducing the power to one half (Twin Mercruiser 8.2 stern drive) Had a guy look at it and says we need a new engine as there is no compression in the two back cylinders on the port engine. Engine purrs like a...
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    Engine wont turn, frozen

    There is only one grease fitting and I have always put plenty of grease in there, there is a pivot point at the top and bottom of the engine where it pivots. I think that is where it is frozen
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    Engine wont turn, frozen

    Cable steering, when I disconnect it from the motor it performs perfect, problem is in the engine
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    Engine wont turn, frozen

    Took the Suzuki 70 out of the back yard, runs great but the engine wont turn appears to be frozen. Disconnected the steering cable and it is perfect. How do I free up the engine so it will steer, Thanks
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    If the coolant was leaking someplace which it is, wouldn't the coolant in the resivore be going someplace, when I pump up the pressure ? But although the pressure wont hold, the level of coolant in the bottle doesnt go down ! Very strange
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Not a bit of coolant in the bilge, dry as a bone
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Ok I am loosing pressure, but how do I find out where it is going ? This is a low hour engine that has always run like a charm. Oil is perfectly clear, runs smooth as a baby's butt ?? What do you think ? Thanks
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    The fumy part is I can run the thing for half an hour and do not loose any coolant, but when I come back the next day coolant jug is almost empty !!
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    If it was a head gasket wouldnt it run a little rough ?
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    OK thanks, engine runs like a charm ??
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Oil is clear, no issues there, thanks
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Mercruiser 8.2, engine runs great but when I check the following morning coolant jug almost empty, refill and same thing happens after running and sitting overnight. no leakes I can find anyplace. The coolant is going someplace ?? Any ideas ?
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    Engine stopped charging, any ideas ??

    twin 7.4 big blocks Merc. port engine charges fine 14.5 volts to battery, starboard alternator putting out 14.4 volts but it doesn't get to the battery which just shows the standard 12 volts. Dash gauge also shows 0 volts charging. Any ideas ?? Thanks for your help
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    70 HP Suzuki 4 stroke Breaking Down

    My 2004 70HP lost the "tel tale" water indicator recently and started overheating, replaced impeller in June. When I put my hand against the "Tel Tale" hole on the back of the engine it blows air, anybody have any ideas. If the engine overheats would this cause it to break down ? Thanks for...
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