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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    While I was at it, I put the borescope down each cylinder. I did see some signs of what could be relatively minor rust on the top of the...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    On the downside, after running the motor the other day for another 30 mins or so, mostly at idle while I was checking the timing, the...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    I decided to run a leak down test today. The results were apparently very good, I was getting ~4% leakage on all cylinders (72 psi...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    Also, is there a way to identify when a part has actually been revised/redesigned rather than just changing the p/n on the same old part?
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    Thanks Jim. How does one identify when a p/n has been superseded? Should I just assume that is the case whenever there is the little +...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    P/N 811637001 from the Merc catalog.
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    Still waiting for the prop to come in, and then a free day to go sea trial after that.
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    I’m returning the part, and may try another. I believe the seller was running a bait and switch. Advertised as Quicksilver, but what I...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Leak into bilge, bellows?.
    I'm a bit confused on the correct repair kit part number. Some sites list this as only for 91-97 serial number gen ii's, but the...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    Cyclops are you thinking I just got a bad new part?
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Leak into bilge, bellows?.
    Thanks y’all, agreed. I had already pulled the outdrive and replaced impeller, as well as a couple of melted parts (oil seal carrier and...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Leak into bilge, bellows?.
    I was able to confirm today using a borescope that the leak is indeed the shift cable bellows. It only leaks noticeably when the trim is...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Timing is retarded ;-).
    I installed a new ignition module today and tested it on the timing light. I got identical results as before. I’m kind of stumped as to...
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    gsbarry replied to the thread Prop Selection - Bayliner 175.
    That last part about the 3.0 is where my mind was going. I guess by sticking with 3 blades I should just expect slip numbers on the...
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    gsbarry reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Prop Selection - Bayliner 175 with Like Like.
    The 19p was a Solas stainless. The 17p was an unknown stainless that was reworked at Green Bay propeller The 15p was a Michigan
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