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    7.4 Mercruiser loosing rpm at wot

    I sea trialed a 28ft Carver crusier today, 1995. Runs one 7.4 merc with a Bravo1. 673hrs on the engine. 4800 rpm = 28knots When we pushed wot, the engine would surge between 4700 and 5000 fairly quickly. Some thought it was rev limiter, others, lack of fuel. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jim
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    1989 Evinrude 200 VRO - Starting Problems

    This motor runs great, when it's running and it will only run if I start it Every Day. By starting it every day, I pump the primer 5 times and it's off in a half a spin. But, if I let it sit for three days or more... it may take 30 minutes to get it to spit once and another hour to get it to...
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    1989 200hp Cold Starting Problems

    For several months now my 1989 Evinrude 200 VRO is really difficult starting when cold. I pump the bulb, hold in the key for about 5 seconds then crank and hold. I get absolutely no catch. After a while I have to resort to connecting a starting charger. After several more tries, I get my first...
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    1989 200hp - charge voltage drops over 4 hours - Fixed!

    1989 200 Evinrude. For the last two weeks, when I start out the dash meter shows charging 13 volts. After about 2 hours it's droped to 12 volts and another two hours it's down to 11 volts. (all speeds) Also, for the last four months, the tach works intermittently (usually better under two...
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    1989 200 Evinrude VRO missing at low/hi rpm - Fixed 06-01-05

    This problem is intermittent. The engine will run fine for an hour at all speeds and then this problem starts. --- [Running on 4-5 of the 6 cylinders at idle and missing above 4k rpm] ---Mechanic has removed and cleaned all carbs(ran great for two days after), checked for water, replaced plugs...
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