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    9.9 Coil issue

    I have a 2014 9.9 4str (OR617XXX) that recently would not start after being shut off with kill switch. After much troubleshooting, came to realize coil was bad. Bought and installed new coil and engine started and ran fine a few times. Planned on heading out last week and started engine at home...
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    9.9 4str won't start

    Have a 2014 9.9 4str (OR617XXX) that was running fine last week, and now appears to have no spark. Pull start only outboard. Fuel and plugs fresh and same as used last week. I detect, with test light, power to orange wire going to coil when I pull cord, but do not detect power from plug wire...
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    Tachometer/Outboard Compatibility help

    Recently bought bought 20' Grady CC that originally had a 200hp Johnson/Evinrude on it, and before selling PO had a carbed 225 Mercury (199?ish) installed on it. Marina mechanic that did install said that he could not connect this Mercury engine to the existing boat's tachometer because they...
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    Year of Carbed Merc 3.0L 225hp Outboard

    Recently bought 20' Grady CC with a carbed Mercury 3.0L 225hp engine. Previous owner doesn't recall engine year, and tag serial number is unreadable. Like to know what year era, and model of engine so I can get repair manual, plus future parts. I'm posting a couple pics and hopefully someone can...
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    Overheat question

    If the fan belt were to break, or idler pulley go bad while underway on my Magnum 350 alpha1 gen2, resulting in engine circulator (water pump on block) not working, would the lower unit pump still keep engine cool enough to go any significant distance, or would engine overheat immediately?
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    350 Magnum Power Steering Tip

    Been taking my refurbished 1989 24' Grady out for short runs trying to tweak engine and determine the best prop to use. Engine is a low hour 1997-98 carbed 350 Magnum. Last trip out power steering pump starting making noise and when I stopped and looked at it, found it had a lot of in & out free...
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    350 Magnum acceleration problem

    I have a 1989 Grady 241 with a low hour (300ish) 1997-98 350/260 Magnum carbed engine. Boat sat for a few years on trailer prior to my buying it, but was starting occasionally according to prior owner. I'm been going through everything for over a year, including fuel lines, exhaust manifolds...
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    Troubleshooting 1998 350 Magnum no start issue advice

    Have been restoring a 1989 Grady with a low hour (280) 1998 350/260 carbed Magnum engine that sat for a while. Last year I checked engine over and replaced plugs, oil/filter, lower unit pump, thermostats, etc. Had engine running, and it ran well on the hose, not overheating, etc. Satisfied with...
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    4 bbl to 2bbl opinions

    I have a Grady 24 Offshore with a 1997 350/260 4bbl carbed 350 engine, alpha1/gen2 outdrive. I'm wondering if replacing 4bbl carb and intake with a 2bbl setup would make a substantial difference in fuel economy. Not concerned about top end speed, more interested in mid to low rpm trolling and...
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    Re Commissioning ?

    I recently bought an '89 Grady with a '97 Mercruiser carbed 350 with around 250 hrs on it. It has been sitting in POs yard for 6-7 years, and not started in 2-3 years. Motor is free and I'm currently lubricating cylds and getting ready for compression testing. I'm fairly confident it should be...
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    Identify Carb

    Can someone here help me identify the carb in this pic? It is on a 24' Grady project I purchased with a 1997 350 magnum engine. Boat has been sitting for a few years, so I want to pull carb, clean it up and put a new kit in it before even trying to start. Thanks
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    Advice on Fueling Twin Outboards

    I just removed a single 200hp outboard from my 22' boat, and replaced it with twin 115hp outboards. I've switched over all controls, steering, etc., now I need to deal with fueling twins. I have one line running from the tank to the fuel/water separator, with one line coming out. The I.D. of...
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    Grady White Transom Rebuild

    I am currently rebuilding the transom on my 22' 1984 Grady White Seafarer. I thoroughly researched options for this rebuild, and gathered many opinions from both pros and amateurs. Below, is link where I documented with pics the various stages of this repair. This is a work in progress, and I...
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    Tohatsu 115/140hp CR Lower Unit?

    Can anyone tell me if there is a counter rotation lower unit available for a 2002 Tohatsu 115/140hp outboard? I've searched and did not find much info. Need to know if there were any made. Thanks, Mike.
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    Mounting Twin Tohatsu Questions

    I recently purchased a pair of 2002 Tohatsu 115/140hp 25" outboards to use on my 22' Grady White Seafarer. I removed a single 200hp Johnson 25" outboard. I am presently completely rebuilding transom area inside the outer fiberglass hull before installing engines. I have search all twin...
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