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    Is it a Rochester or a Mercarb?

    I have a 1993 Mercruiser 5.0, Engine Serial Number OD829259. I can't find any numbers on my carb,,,SO,,,,,,,, I am trying to figure out which carburetor I have, since, they seem to show opposite ways of putting in the small fuel screen depending upon which carb it actually is. My mechanic put...
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    5.0 surge and stop, fuel or spark or what?

    1993 5.0 mercruiser 2 barrel,,,,, surge n stop....fuel or spark? If I give the symptoms perhaps someone has an idea of where to look first. This 5.0 just had the carb supposedly rebuilt by shop...has all new coil/plugs,cap,rotor,etc, and wires. All guages and other key indicators are running...
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    A One of a Kind?

    I recently acquired a 1957 Bowman all aluminum Model "The Rio" Sporty Runabout. After a lot of research, I cannot find another one like this anywhere in the USA or other countries. It is in really nice shape/clean and could easily be "restored to original" with not much effort it would seem...
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    1998 Yamaha 9.9 High Thrust Lower Unit

    Picked up a 98 Yamaha 9.9 High Thrust with remote electric start and shift earlier this year and there were videos showing it running in a tank etc. Decent deal, but, had to meet halfway to get it, so, had to trust a bit too. Started it before putting controls on an ran very nice. Today, after...
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    93 Mercrusier 5.0 starter issue

    My 93 Bayliner 2459 seems to turn over a bit slow. However, since I did not have it until recently, I don't know what to compare it with. It starts fine, but, seems to turn over a bit tough on the first turn of the key or so. I am wondering if: 1. The starter is getting a bit tired, and should I...
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    1993 Mercruiser 5.0 carb issue

    Wondering if I have the right idea here....after starting the mercruiser v8 5.0 litre, it runs like a champ. Turn it off and tends to flood,,,and not able to start again....looked in the two barrel carb,,,and seems gas keeps dripping down and pooling on the lower surface.....assume its in need...
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    closed cooling drain options 5.0 mercruiser

    My Mercruiser 5.0 has closed cooling to the manifolds and a heat exchanger that sits in front on the floor. I wish to drain any raw water.. 1. Am I right to assume that if I drain both manifolds, and then open one end of the heat exchanger and leave it open for winter, that all will be well? 2...
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    1993 Mercruiser 5.0 Qs

    I recently acquired a 93 Bayliner 2452 with 5.0 two barrel. It seems to run very well, has great oil pressure and a closed cooling system. Questions: 1. The closed cooling system had weak antifreeze to handle about 10 degrees F at best. I want it to handle Montana winters at minus 35 F. I took...
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    1993 Bayliner 2452 info needed

    Bought a nice 2452 and like the layout and most aspects. I don't really understand the water systems and could use some help; bayliner does not have manuals for 93s. 1. For the fresh water in,,,where do you put the fresh water in, and where and how do you drain the thing...where does the water...
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    Dual Trim Tabs

    I have a Bayliiner 2452 with 5.0 and alpha one get 2. As you may know these when loaded are not as easy to get on step and keep on plane in rough waters at slower speeds. It has trim tabs now, but, I wondered if anyone has ever put SMART TABS fur inside on the transom and get dual support for...
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    1958 Haiwatha 38hp

    I recently received a 38hp Haiwatha in a trade, and seems they only made those hp in 1958, if anyone can confirm that? Also, I am not really a mechanic, but, it seems to turn over fine with good compression, and is in pretty nice condition, although I have not tried to start it. Is there a...
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    1957 Bowman mystery

    I have recently acquired what appears to be a 1957 Bowman 14ft that is 100% alluminum and is in beautiful shape with a perfect little trailer that is also very nice. The design of this particular boat is such that the front section is seperated from the back, there are two areas for people to...
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    Whoa 1998 90hp Ficht

    I can pick up a 19 ft spectrum blue fin with a 98 Ficht 90hp and it has been run less than 50 hours, with packing grease still on it....fellow had it stored and passed from cancer. Package $2800...... boat like new in most respects... What to do? Have heard horror stories on ficht, but, any...
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    Yamaha 25hp four stroke fuel lines

    I picked up what I think is a 2004 year Yamaha four stroke 25hp pull start. I noticed near the front of the frame on the starboard side on the outside of the motor is a second, apparently, fuel line with a brass coupling that attaches to what seems a holding screw on area. When unscrewing the...
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    Honda 8hp year question

    Seems difficult to find the year of my Honda 8hp online. It has BACL 1212471 below the powerhead on the leg. Anyone know what year this indicates? Thanks
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