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    Quicksilver 3000 Lever Stiff When Put Forward To Throttle Engine / Moving Forward

    Crew, I need some advice on this. When I put the throttle lever in "Forward" to shift forward and increase RPM's there is a stiff feel to it and also I'm having a hard time getting my engine up to 4200 RPM's when the lever is all the way forward. Do I have a stretched / worn cable? If yes...
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    Shift Slide / Fork Screw Problem

    Crew, I'm doing a bellow's job and the "Retainer Screw" on the Shift Slide / Fork is so corroded I was not able to get a tiny tool in the slit and have tried drilling this "Retainer Screw," out and I have it drilled down about 3/4 down. Has anyone here dealt with a severely corroded "Retainer...
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    Fuel / Water Separating Filter Comparison

    Crew, I'm seeking personal experience here, actual comparison by using different filters on your own engine. I'm sure someone has something to say about this topic. I've personally been pretty happy with Sierra overall. Now last year used Sierra Fuel / Water Separating Filter on my 350...
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    Alpha 1, Gen 2 - Speedo Not Working

    I replaced my water impeller, hooked everything back-up the way it came off. Now the kicker is that my Speedo does not work? (Worked prior to impeller replacement). Where is the Speedo located? How do I check it or clean it possibly? I assume that I'm not the 1st person this has happened...
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    Tilt & Trim Issue

    Hey guys when I press the down button on my throttle the drive will go down. Now when I press the up button I get nothing, No sound, no movement, nothing. I have replaced both solenoid that communicate with the trim motor and still the same. What is the cause of my problem?
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    Piston Cylinders All Have Water In Them?

    I have pulled my engine down to the block due to over heating while in idle. When I pulled the heads each cylinder has water in the bore / sitting on the piston. Bore walls are smooth and no rust. What would cause my engine to have water in every cylinder / piston? Some pistons had water as...
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    Bad Water Pump... Signs?

    Hey Guys, I've replaced the impeller on the out drive and thermostat. Now the engine continues to over heat in idle. How can I tell if the water pump mounted on my engine is working correctly?
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    Top End Speed Question.. Bigger Prop Needed?

    I have a 19ft Bow Rider, 1985, and the boat weight is 2100 to 2200 dry with a stock 305 / 230hp engine. My goal is to have a top-end speed in the 50 to 60 range. I was told that I can get that range with a bigger prop? y/n My first thought was to upgrade to a 350 // 260hp motor or bigger hp...
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    HP Difference V8 Options

    Hey Guys, I'm looking to replace my cracked 1985 305 merc 230hp engine. Few questions. Q# 1 - I can replace w / standard 305 (flat Tap) with a 305 w / heads that has roller cam & lifters. HP difference? Q# 2 - 350 flat tap (260hp) vs 350 w / heads that has roller cam & lifters.. HP...
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    Transom Drain Plug Removal - See Pic.. Transom Worries Yes / No??

    4 days ago I took off the drain plug cover and noticed wetness in the wood. There is still a very small amount of water coming out of the bottom hole drain plug hole (see pic) for water stain. The wood is drying out and I press real hard & the wood doesen't cave in or break so I think the wood...
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    1985 Mercruiser Outdrive For Replacement of 1981 Mercruiser Outdrive Swapt?

    Can I swapt the 1985 drive in place of the 1981? Or do I have to remove the transom assembly as well?
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    1985 Merc 305 Intake & Ignition System Fit on 1981 305 Merc?

    Yes, no? Maybe so? My gut say's yes so correct me if I'm wrong.
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    Buying Decision Between 2 Boats, Your Choice? 19ft V8's

    Re: Buying Decision Between 2 Boats, Your Choice? 19ft V8's Yes, my mechanic wants $3,000 for a Jasper engine with install. He may let me buy a non-Jasper Reman and the price I'm looking at is right around $2,250 w/install so I'm on the fence. 4 days ago I took off the drain plug cover and...
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    1985 305 Exhaust Manifolds Fit on 1981 305 heads?

    1985 305 Exhaust Manifolds Fit on 1981 305 heads?
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    Buying Decision Between 2 Boats, Your Choice? 19ft V8's

    Hey Guys, I'm back to boat shopping again. Wasn't planning on it (sucks). I bought a boat last fall & didn't test run it nor did I check the block because the seller on ebay had 100% feedback and to my surprise the block has been patched shut one of the (water Jackets) and now this spring...
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