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    Ski Nautique

    I have moved from the UK to Singapore and have brought my Ski Nautique with me. It has a Ford PCM 5.7L inboard which is currently fuelled by LPG. This is a problem in Singapore and I wish to convert it to petrol. Can anyone advise the most appropriate supplier for carb, tank etc. for shipping to...
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    Johnson GT175 oil injection

    I have a 1990 Johnson GT175 V6 which runs fine, but after the engine is shut off it the 2-stroke oil continues to to flow slowly into the fuel system and drips out - in a considerable quantity for several days from the carbs into the engine casing. With the engine in full tilt postion (for...
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    v8 misfire

    I'm thinking of buying a 1992 Ski Nautique with a 5.7litre V8. The engine runs fine at low revs but misfires under load or at higher rpm. The current owner says he has been told it's probably the distributor, and he has replaced leads, plugs etc. The boat runs on LPG. Does a faulty distributor...
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    Johnson GT175 temperature switch

    I recently detected a problem with an overheat sensor switch on my 1989 Johnson GT175, model no. J175STLCEB, serial no. R08172422. I have bought a new one - OMC part no. 0583789 - but it is too long for the recess it fits in behind the water jacket cover plate. The supplier has checked and...
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