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  1. brian3127

    set timing

    I have a 1989 19ft smoker craft with a mercruiser 3.0. I have watched videos on how to set the timing on the engine. But they don't say what year there motor is. When I look at the distributer cap there isn't a second plug in it with the 2 white and black wires. There is just one plug on the...
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    Setting idle rpms

    Do you set the idle in neutral or in gear. and is recommend rpm at idle 700
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    fuel pump

    I just bought a 1989 19 ft Smokercraft with the Mercruiser 3.0 engine. it was running rough so i pulled the carb off the engine and found dirt and water in the bowl. so yesterday i pulled the tank out of the boat and cleaned that. now my question is. Should i get rid of the mechanical fuel...
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    hydraulic tilt pump

    I have a 1993 mercury40 hp oil injected outboard motor I am trying to remove my hydraulic tilt or trim (whatever its called) to get it rebuilt. I have removed all the bolts that hold pump and hydraulic arm to the boat but I cant figure out how to slide the 1/2 dowel to disconnect the arm from...
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    Primer bulb on a 1993 merc 40 hp

    The primer bulb was replaced by the shop I bought the boat from. Warranty work. Because the old one broke apart and clogged the carbs. So they cleaned the carbs and replaced the primer. That took 2 weeks to fix but anyway that's.long story. Well I get it back today and bring it to the water to...
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    New head and gasket and impeller installed video

    Seems to be running good now Sorry for the side ways video
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    Torque

    I have a 1975 Johnson 40-hp 40el75c The book only tells me the amount of torque for the head bolts. I need the torque spec for the water jacket plate
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    Impeller

    Re: Impeller in ran the motor in a barrel full of water the day before and water was flowing good, then yesterday I didn't move anything from the day before I filled it again before I started it and nothing. I get water pretty much as soon as I start it. This motor is not equipped with a...
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    Impeller

    Motor was shooting water out of the exhaust port yesterday. Now it's not today this sucks I have a Johnson 40hp 40el75c I have a halls sportcenter down the road they want about $73 for the rebuild kit is it really that much. Tried searching here with no luck is there any place cheap to buy the...
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    Mixing oil

    I have a 1975 40-ph Johnson outboard motor I have ran the motor on pennzoil two cycle oil ever since I've had the boat. Today I couldn't find any pennzoil so I bought quakerstate two cycle oil. I filled the tank with 3 gallons of gas and poured the recommended amount of oil into the can. So...
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    Prop pitch vs efficient use of gas

    I have a 1975 johnson 40-hp 40el75c and it sits on a 14 tri hull boat use mainly for fishing and maybe cruising around never pull anything I have been told on this sight that it should be ran at 5000 to 5500 rpm at wot. I have read that it should be ran at 4500 rpm. My boat is running at 3800...
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    Link n sync 1975 40hp Johnson

    I have a clymer manual for my motor. And to do a link n sync it says to move the throttle control until the intake manifold projection is centered between the 2 throttle cam marks. If the throttle valve is not closed with the cam follower roller touching the cam, loosen the throttle arm clamp...
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    Primer bulb

    I put a new primer bulb and connectors on my gas tank. My problem is that the bulb will not get firm when pumped up and there is air in the see through filter. I can get rid of the bubbles by pumping the bulb. But if it sits for awhile air gets in the filter Could it possible be the gas tank. It...
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    wot

    i have a 1975 40hp johnson serial number 40el75c what should wot be i ran it this weekend and it ran about 3700 to 3800
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    Pulled spark plug wires

    Re: Pulled spark plug wires The left Sid of the picture is the bottom cylinder it looks pitted
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    Pulled spark plug wires

    Re: Pulled spark plug wires Fresh water I bought it 8 years ago so I don't know after that It's is the underside of the head gasket looks like a crack maybe
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    Pulled spark plug wires

    Re: Pulled spark plug wires first pic is the crack threads bottom cylinder second pic it the bottom cylinder third pic is the combustion chamber left side is the top cylinder fourth pic is the cover of the head it has a bunch of white deposits on it what is that I had more pics but they...
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    Pulled spark plug wires

    Re: Pulled spark plug wires The plug on the right came from the top cylinder The one on the left was wet.
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    tach issues

    The boat has a tach and it workded before i decided to rebuilt the boat I never put it back on I want to put it back on what wires do I hook it to. The wire colors I have are Red with purple stripe White Purple with white stripe Blue with white stripe Blue Black that jumps from the key to the...
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    setting the gap for the points

    ok let me start off by saying i never set the gap for the points until yesterday. i was wondering if it was done correctly. i took the flywheel off. then i noticed that both points were touching until the lobe comes around and opens the gap. The highest point of the lobe is where you set the...
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