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    My Mercruiser Water Pump weeps for 90 seconds

    When I start my Mercruiser 190 4cyll. anti-freeze comes from the weep hole in the water pump for about 90 seconds and then stops. My auto mechanic friend says that some cars do this even if the water pump is good. Runs cool and gives me no trouble other than this. What do you think?
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    Mercruiser190 cutting out at speed high when trimming

    OK guys, see if this sounds familiar: Not always, but ocationally about 1 hour into the ride when I have my Mercruiser 190 4cyll opened up, when I trim she tries to cut out but only when I am hitting the trim switch. When I let off on the switch the motor is fine. Works almost like a cut-off...
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    Mercruiser 190: What is the automotive equivelant for coil, wires, filters ?

    I realize that this one is built by Merc. but there must be some cross referance for spark plug wires and the such. Any help?
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    Info needed on Merc 1150 (115hp)

    Ser # 3111087, It is black with red. Do you know any info, year etc. Feels like I am lifting a Buick. How much does a Buick weigh!<br /> Thanks, Joe :o
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    '86 Larson DC175: Got a Parts boat ? I need canvas

    I have the sun top but need the side curtains and the back cover that attach to it. I know it is a long shot, I just dont feel like making one. Other makes might work for me too, (83" bow), white. An owners manual,(copy) would be great too. I have the Mercruiser 3.7L 190hp. Anyone with a similar...
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    How do they rate HorsePower (now and then)??

    I have a 1986 Mercruiser 3.7L 190hp I\O. Can anyone please tell me how ther rated the horsepower back then and how they do it now, (at the prop, crank, or flywheel)? and if, by todays standards my motor is actually higher or lower in hp than its orig. rating?
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