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    New Merc stumbles and dies

    I've got a new 50 HP 2 stroke ELPTO that starts fine. When I leave the dock the motor stumbles and then dies after going about 100 - 200 yards. If I re-pump the the priming ball it will run again for about 200 yards and do the same thing again. It only does it when you are at around 1000-2000...
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    Zing Cleaner

    Is it safe to use Zing on a bare aluminum hull?
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    Water Pump Question

    A buddy of mine has a 4.3L Chevy engine on his I/O that needs a water pump. Will a standard automotive replacement work or does he need a special type since it is installed in a boat?
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    Cold natured..Hard starting Johnson 50

    I'm a real rookie when it comes to boat motors so I'll explain as best I can. I have a 96 Johnson J50TLEDS, 50 HP, 2 cylinder, 2 cycle. At first start in the morning I pump the bulb to hard, set the fast idle on the control, push the primer on the ignition for about 5 seconds and hit the key...
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