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    Overheating on 1 engine.

    I have just finished having both engines (Mercruiser 5.0 MPI) replaced with new (OEM) manifolds, risers and elbows . Also had the thermostat on starboard engine replaced. My concern is that the starboard engine is still running about 5 degrees+- hotter than the port (163 compared to 158) Any...
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    Starting Mercury 4hp-4 stroke

    Good Morning, I am having a lot of problems trying to start an outboard I just bought (used) It is a 2005 Merc 4hp 4 stroke that has been used since the fall of 05. I have replaced plug and oil and fuel- CANNOT get it to run!! I have used both internal & remote fuel tanks, there seems to be...
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    Starting of 6 hp Evinrude

    Good Morning, I have just finished getting my new (1991) 6 hp Evinrude outboard ready for my dinghy. I have replaced spark plugs, put a new fuel pump in along with new fuel lines. The fuel is new w/conditioners, because of the problems with ethanal added to fuel now. Everthing worked great @...
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    Oil pressure drop

    Good Morning,<br />I noticed before I took our boat out for the winter, :confused: that when we were running @ 4000+- rpm that oil pressure would drop to about 20psi then jump up to 60-80 psi without any throttle changes.<br />I change the oil & filter every 50+ hours.<br />When it was...
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