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    Mercruiser 4.3 blown ignition fuse

    2008 Searay 185 104 total engine time stored indoors original owner...ignition fuse (in forward fuse block) blown while cruising at 4400 rpm at end of a couple hours of tubing.. Engine just died...left instrument panel radio etc without power. Tried new fuses that blew immediately when key...
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    Questions after water pump kit install.

    Bought 78 merc 900 last year and just put installed a water-pump kit for the new season. I know little about this stuff.<br /> <br />Question #1-I ran engine for 15 minutes on the muffs at about 1000-1300 rpm and didn't observe any noticeable temperature when touching the head (by the...
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    Tilt Hyd Hose Damage

    My '78 MERC900 has hydraulic hoses for the tilt located under the front of the engine in the transom 'tub' under the steering link. The rubber is deteriorated and is peeling off these hoses, exposing a white-weaved material that looks in good shape. Is this going to cause problems for me in...
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    Cracks or runs in finish.

    I have a ['78 Glastron 16.5] The white finish (especially on the bow and transom) have cracks in the finish. Is there an easy way of restoring these somewhat and if I don't, is there a danger of water seeping in and doing damage. Also some cracking in finish around the washers that hold the...
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    Considering Prop Chg. on MERC 900

    I have a 78 Merc900 and am experiencing slow starts with skiers and a maximum of 4500 RPM at WOT. I have a stock propeller (I think 19P). Would a 15P or 17P help this at all. I believe that the Max RPM is suppposed to be 5000-5500. Does anyone know what the OEM prop is supposed to be and if...
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    78 Merc900 Throttle Friction

    I bought this unit last year and noticed that when I go to WOT [and subsequently remove my hand from the throttle control] it rolls back to half throttle. The dealer told me that it is a safety feature. I looked in Seloc and Clymer manuals and no mention of a friction adjustment. My control...
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    78 Merc 900 Water trickles out at idle

    When engine idling water seems to come out erratically and under low pressure (I think) I can stop the waterflow by just touching the hole with my pinky. At higher idle water comes out steady but can still stop flow with finger. I was thinking of changing the water pump. <br /><br />If I change...
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