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    2001 Sea Doo Challenger 1800 with Merc 240EFI

    I know that this isn't an outboard, but I think that the same powerhead is used in the outboards. I just bought this boat and it won't start. Well it ran for about 2 seconds and then would not restart. I am thinking that it is a fuel problem. I was told by an outboard mechanic that the...
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    Gas in the Oil on 1988 Mercruiser 260

    Any idea what could cause this? I was told fuel pump or carb problems. Is there an easy way to tell?
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    Blow-by on 1988 Mercruiser makes engine stall

    I am noticing a lot of blow-by going up the hoses to the carb. The blow-by looks like steam or water vapor and when I allow it to go into the carb the engine stalls. The motor is a 1988 Mercruiser 260. Both sides seem to have this blow-by. Any idea on what might be causing this. If I raise...
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    1994 14' Sea Rayder Wont go.

    I am trying to find out what might be wrong with this thing. First time out max speed 25 MPH. Second time out Max Speed 10 MPH. Now 5 MPH Max. I pulled the wear ring and it looks like there is a little wear and some small dings in the impeller, but there is only .010 - .020 gap. This should...
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