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    3.0 Wont run now after fuel pump change seems flooding

    Boat didnt plane and bogged down,saw fuel in the tell tale and replaced fuel pump. (New) Now it wont even start,acts like its flooding itself out. Spits and sputters. Noticed that there is alot of gas dripping and dripping in the carb after I tried to start it. It at least ran before I changed...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 cap not pointing to number 1 on TDC

    Changed new Rotor cap and fuel pump.(Tell tale had fuel in it) Noticed the engine was not running good after(Backfireing out of carb) and was not getting to plane before. When I poked a rag in number 1 cylinder and got the engine on TDC ( Marks on bottom pulley line up perfect on 0 ) The...
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    94 3.0 Mercruiser yellow tale tail

    My boat runs at idle but when I get it under load to plane it will spit and sputter then kill. Have it in a test tank now and Noticed when I start it the yellow tell tale hose going from the fuel pump to carb slowly fills up to the carb then dump fuel in it. This is not normal I would think...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 dies when try to get up on plane

    I have a 94 3.0 Mercruiser with a 2 barrel carb. The trouble I am having is that it idles fine and starts. But when I put it in the water and try to get on plane its slugs out the dies. Running it in a test tank now Anyone know where I should start? Thanks Mike
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    Replacing forward gear on 115 94 Mercury

    Just wondering,can I replace the forward gear without replacing the pinion gear. Trying to omit doing all the backlash. (Didnt know if they have to be replaced at the same time due to wear like bearings and races) Any help would be great Thanks Mike
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    Trim will go up but not down new trim motor

    Has a new trim motor on it ,the trim will go up but not down. Its a 200 hp evinrude ( If I undo the hydrolic fluid line at the bottom it will go down then) Does anyone know the steps to take to trouble shoot it. Thanks Mike
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    1994 Mercury 115 2stroke Water pump kit and seals

    Does anyone know what kits I need for this lower unit? Cant seem to find it anywhere. Need water pump ,and bearing carrier seals. Serial Number OG074600 Its a 1994 Mercury 115 2stroke oil injected Thanks Mike
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    94 Mercury 115 Trim wont go down

    I have a Mercury 115 2 stroke 1994 Friend put a new pump on it ,the trim will go up but not down,he had fluid in it. Gave it to me empty of fluid. Anyone know the steps I need to go through to test it? Thanks Mike
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    Year of Mercury engine

    OG074600 is the number. Mercury 115 Oil Injected Looked everywhere and can find the number range Thanks Mike
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    Prop guard question

    Does anyone know how to get this prop guard off? Just got the boat. Thanks Mike
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    Volvo 4 cyl head remove

    Does anyone know the correct steps to remove the head from this engine? Has overhead cam. Believe its a 83 model Thanks Mike
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    Volvo 4 cyl no compression on number 1

    Update on volvo.. buddy wanted me to look at boat ,he said it stopped running on the lake.,has spark and getting fuel to carb. When I turned it over it backfired very loud out of the exhaust. Now has no compression on number 1 cylinder,all others are good. Burnt valve? Thanks Mike
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    83 Volvo 4 cyl Bayliner Backfired when trying to start

    Friend said his boat stopped running,has spark and getting fuel to carb. When I turned it over it backfired very loud out of the exhaust. Any ideas what this is? PS Have not done a compression check on it yet. Thanks Mike
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    93 Mariner 40 hp spark issue

    This has two black and yellow wires See attached picture. The black and yellow wire in the control box ,when connected by itself,(Below two yellow ones)the engine will run. (It runs to the stop toggel switch on the sterring handle IF I hook up the other black and yellow wire,(Its looped)it...
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    65 6 hp seems to run hot

    Engine been sitting a while, Replaced fuel pump,carb kit and new water pump. Seems to be running to warm ( very hot when I touch the head) Should water be pumping out of bottom or the top hole of the drive? Noticed when running in barrel it seems to be blowing from the bottom and none from the...
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    omc cobra 4.3 liter water in cylinders

    Engine has water in all cylinders. :confused: Could this be a blown head gasket or would you expect the motor has cracked from lack of winterizing? Anyone know the steps to go through to find out? Remove head gaskets maybe? Thanks Mike
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    EVINRUDE 1965 90 HP STARFLITE Carb rebuild

    Does anyone know where I can get a carb kit or parts for the carbs. Need to rebuild them . Boat been sitting a long long time. Thanks Mike
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    Old 6 hp evinrude change water pump

    Does anyone know the steps to take to change the water pump impeller? Do I need it in Forward gear and how to unhook the shifter. Thanks Mike
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    2000 Yamaha 2 stroke stalls in idle position

    I have a 2000 115 Yamaha 2 cycl outboard that stalls in idle throttle position. I replaced the plugs and cleaned the fuel filter, no affect. It starts with no problem and runs fine under power. Any ideas why it might be stalling? Thanks MIke
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    EVINRUDE 1965 90 HP STARFLITE fuel pump kit

    EVINRUDE 1965 90 HP STARFLITE Does anyone know where I can get a fuel pump kit for this engine? And does that class bowl come off. ( Looks pretty tight) Boat sat and diaphram is all dried up.
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