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    5.7 EFI running hotter on starboard exhaust

    With a 160* thermostat the motor should stay right at 160*, it should not lower to 120*. Start by using a IR temp gun and verify the of the thermostat housing is the same temp that your gauge is showing. On manifold will most always be hotter the then other and more so on a hose, because the...
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    Recommended fuel for 1973 inline 6

    In the 60 and 70's premium was 98 to 102. Later in the 70's it went down to 95 to 98 and the 80's to 94 to 95. In short the 91 of your motor equates to 87 today
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    Varnishing an oak swim platform - need advice please

    one of these days I'll do something with the wood
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    1989 Rinker With Quicksilver Control wont lock into Neutral..

    Looks like this one https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32078/1989/90 To take it apart, move the throttle forward then you can pull the center button out. Once out can remove the set screw in the bottom and should be something (bolt or screw) which can be removed. In the pic there...
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    1989 Rinker With Quicksilver Control wont lock into Neutral..

    Got to the link and place the cursor over each listing. A pic of the control shows up. Find one that looks like yours. Find it and then select the link and explore the parts breakdown. This is how we would do it if you posted a pic of your control
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    1989 Rinker With Quicksilver Control wont lock into Neutral..

    Probably the spring or latch. Would need to know which control it is to figure it out. Here is where you can find parts breakdown https://www.mercruiserparts.com/remote-controls-and-components-1986-th
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    faulty temperature senders

    Do think its the switch and temps need to get up above 200* All the switches have a Tan/Black wire The sender has a Tan wire and looks like it has a stud with a nut connection. On Mers they are both on the thermostat housing. Look on the intake
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    1994 seadoo gtx

    Had a 95 with a control module, in parts book its called electronic module assy
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    faulty temperature senders

    Sorry missed you put part number in first post Looking up Sierra and mallory and unable to find specs I am unable to verify that the part number is a gauge sender or a temp switch. Put it in a pan of water and get the water up to a boil to see if it goes to zero ohms
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    Carb or worse?

    See if we can hear from @Bondo
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    What was mounted here?

    :ROFLMAO:
  12. alldodge

    2007 larson 5.0 gl no power to fuel pump

    Which GL? Have you checked the fuse? Will have a diode in line feeding relay. One coming from alternator and one coming from start circuit
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    Master Switch Circuit Breaker Pops when ignition key is turned on

    Which 5.7 and serial numbers are best?
  14. alldodge

    Backfiring

    Have to start with the basics. Lots of smoke could indicate the carb is flooding. Check your timing and fuel pressure
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    Varnishing an oak swim platform - need advice please

    It looks nice but I'm worried about the red oak. Red oak looks good but is not something to put outside. Red is about as bad as untreated pine. White oak on the other hand can be used where moisture is I would think using spar varnish, that's what we used in the USCG. Would need to be...
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    faulty temperature senders

    What is the part number your bought?
  17. alldodge

    2 Black sparkplugs

    The idle screws only adjust idle. They have nothing to do with higher speed
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    What was mounted here?

    The OP's plug is missing the center plug https://www.mercruiserparts.com/16951q1-plug-drain
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    What was mounted here?

    That is the correct bushing for the blue plugs (I also have them), but look at the ones in the OP's pic, not the same
  20. alldodge

    What was mounted here?

    Those don't look like the ones that use the blue plugs
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