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    ford diesel qustion

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have been interested in diesels for some time now and, for me, i have narrowed it down to a 2001-2002 F250 or a 4 wheel F350. I have been offered a 2001 4 wheel F350 lariat, crew cab, 4x4, 45,000 miles, island green, w/Banks kit and chip for $27,500. I am not very...
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    ENGINE FLOODED

    I have a '98 merc 115 and i recently flooded the motor while docked at a restaurant. I was kind of embarrassed when i could not get it started. My question is whats the fastest way to start a flooded motor? I don't plan on flooding it again but it would be nice to know of a quick remedy just...
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    IS IT THE PUMP?

    I have a 115 merc. I seem to be having a fuel starvation problem. After serveral minutes running full throtle my engine slowly backs off until it's only running 3/4 speed. I had my buddy squeeze the ball after the engine backed off and it started running right. I do not see any leaks in the...
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    WHO'S GOT DIESEL?

    I want to know your opinion on diesel pickups. What's the word on specific make or models concerning reliability, performance.....<br /><br />I'm thinking hard about gettin one. Thanks for your input. :eek:
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    QUALITY AND SEAWORTHYNESS OF PROLINES

    Hello. I recently purchased my first used boat a 1993 '17 proline center console fishin' boat with a 115 merc. I primarily use it in the bays however, I know of a good wreck dive spot about 3 miles out in the gulf that i am considering. I would like to know if you think this is a bad idea?
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    electrical problem

    Hello. I was trying to fix the cigarrette lighter/light yesterday because it was all corroded and rusty. I got it working for a short time but I seem to have shorted out all the other lights on the boat (anchor light, running lights, bilge pump,ect). I replaced the fuses but the lights are...
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    DRUNK STEERING

    Hello. I recently bought a 1993 '17 proline with a 115 mercury outboard. It's major problem right now is the steering. When idling in no wake zones I have to constantly correct the steering. The boat moves back and forth to extremes. I know that some movement when idling is normal but the...
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    MERCURY ONLY RUNNING AT 3/4 SPEED- ALARM

    I recently purchased a used boat with a 115 hp 1998 Mercury engine (w/low hours). It runs well and fast to the fishin' spot but on the way back only 3/4 speed. It won't get up on plane. I replaced the plugs and added fuel cleaner but still the same. Also, after I purchased it I noticed a wire...
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