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    Thoughts on the Images of my Rotor and Distrubutor Cap?

    I hate to admit, this is the first time I have changed the rotor and distributor cap on ANYTHING I have owned. For those that have much more knowledge about these things than I; how do these look? I have not had a chance to run it yet as the rain came in as I was finishing up the replacement...
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    Signs / Symptoms of Low Compression?

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi PEFS that I am looking for a bit of guidance on. When I splashed it this spring, I was able to get 4900 RPM WOT. Now, I can only muster about 4500 - 4600 RPM. The boat is wet slipped so the bottom is totally covered with "growth". I am in a freshwater lake...
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    Faria Hourmeter Makes Noise. Normal?

    I have a new-to-me 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 PEFS that starts, runs, and idles perfectly. When the key is on, and whether running or not, I have a distinct "click" that appears to be coming from behind the dash (guessing the volt meter, but I have not had confirmed that that). It is fairly regular as...
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    Perko Battery Switch Powers Panel Even When Off?

    Ok, I am sure I must have done something very simple wrong....however. The short version is that I replaced both batteries in my 2000 Glastron GS249. Now, I have 12v power at my house distribution panel no matter what the Perko 1-2-both-off battery switch is at. I believe before I replaced the...
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    Crownline Roll Call!!

    Re: Crownline Roll Call!! Greetings! I have a 1999 205 CCR with the 5.0 Mercruiser. I am from northern Michigan so my season is.....short
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    Always check the work of a shop...even your favorite shop

    Since spring is right around the corner I thought I would just throw this out there with my story. I have a shop that does great work and has always treated me well. Anyway, I had them winterize my boat like they do every year and now that I am starting to itch for spring I have been checking...
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    Coil issue when hot??

    Greetings, I am still trying to get my 4.3 LX/Gen II+ dialed in. I still have some sort of bogging issue....I am leaning towards the coil or something that is affected by high engine heat. -starts very easily and idles great with no smoke -after an extended run (10-15 mins), when you come...
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    Best Guess: Carb Rebuild Needed?

    1997 Mercruiser (Mercab 2bbl), TB 5 ignition, 4.3 LX Ok....here it is. Let's see if I have learned anything. Problem: After a 10 minute run today (varied between 3/4 and WOT) when I brought it back to idle it would not idle. If I kept it above 2000 or gassed it it would keep running...
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    Somewhat Odd 4.3 Mercruiser Issue

    Greetings, I am running a 1997 4.3, 2bbl Mercarb, T5 ignition set-up. The boat starts great, idles great, great power, no misfires, no backfires. The issue is if I run at WOT for anytime at all and I come back to idle it will stall (sometimes). From what I can tell it is only when I am WOT...
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    Mercarb Idle speed vs. idle mixture adjustment

    Does anybody know if the idle SPEED can be adjusted independently of the idle MIXTURE? To make a long story short I did a "hmm, wonder what this screw does" number to my idle speed adjustment. Ya, I know the "if you don't know what it does....." Anyway, the idle mixture was not touched and...
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    97 4.3 LX Gen + Mercruiser Fuel Pump Replacement

    Hello, I have discovered that my fuel pump is on its way out. The number on the pump on the engine is 805656-1. I am wanting to replace it with Mallory 9-35428. I am sure other people have made this replacement and I wanted to know if it was a direct fit or if I am going to have to make some...
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    Fuel Pump Failure?

    Greetings, I have a 1997 MCM 4.3 LX. The engine starts and idles great, but dies after about 30 seconds. No amount of throttle can keep it running. It does it at 600 RPM as well as 1200 RPM. I am leaning towards a fuel pump failure. Also, when the ignition key is initially turned on, is the...
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    "Warm" high idle issue?

    Greetings all. I have a 1997 Merc 4.3 with Thunderbolt mated to an Alpha 1, Gen II outdrive. The boat is "new" to me and I am just getting used to it. My question is about the idle. According to the manual the idle is supposed ot be about 650 - 700 RPM. My motor idles about that when it is...
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