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    Scott06 reacted to kenny nunez's post in the thread 250CI MerCruiser Question with Like Like.
    Try with a test light or volt meter connected to the + of the coil and spin the engine, there should be full battery voltage in...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Running temp for 3.0 tks mercruiser suntracker 27 ft pontoon?.
    I would fatten up the idle mix a tad, and make sure idle speed is down. Was the old carb running rich ? if so maybe need to remove...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread aluminum prop comparison.
    I think he still has throttle to go when he hits the limiter limiter is normally 5100 or so maybe a touch higher for MPI
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Let's talk skill....
    yes and likely you are overcorrecting try very small steering in puts, and there is a lag in steering response when OD is trimmed way up...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Oil Pressure Sender failure modes?.
    I would suspect you have a ground issue between gauge and the block maybe at cannon plug. Not sure if power supply to gauge or voltage...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Thermostat/temp.
    No with a 160 stat the engines run about 170-175 so what you see is completely normal . My 5.0 with same stat runs the same temp.
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Popped through the intake..
    Agreed the webber edlebrock is easy to tune if you have some background in it. If you have the factory webber put that on and see if the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread What Is The Fuel Pressure Specs For 350;Mag MPI At The Rail?.
    you can always use an outboard tank or put the fuel line in a gas can temporarily to test. Last weekend I was trying to take the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread aluminum prop comparison.
    if you have more slip quite possible you have some wear on the prop maybe some burn marks on it doesnt cost much to run a AL prop...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Hesitation on 351W.
    I think either a 600 or 750 will work on a stock engine that size. When I bought my partial engine from michigan motorz in 2016 they...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Hesitation on 351W.
    All carbs will have some type of enrichment system that kicks in as you get to WOT. Usually runs off vacuum that drops as throttle...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Hesitation on 351W.
    Doubt you are running out of fuel supply -what do the plugs look like and are you sure your ignition is not missing or hitting a rev...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Knocking when turning.
    more so than that I have seen lack of pertinent info in repair manuals, that coupled with more complex mechanicals drives some issues
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Knocking when turning.
    Obviously the OP is missing something, that is a good list of little chit that can turn a 10 min job into a curse fest, especially the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Popped through the intake..
    125 is good enough to run, and very even. seen much worse variation run just fine. As long as the plug seals the length of reach wont...
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