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    Need help evinrude 48 at wits end

    go over the carbs again , ultrasonic cleaning is the best option. failing that , look for a corroded or bad wire connection or ground around the coil area
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    Too big to beach?

    that is one crowded beach ????? why would you go to a place where its so cluttered.
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    Too big to beach?

    the above works if you are not concerned about sand and shells getting sucked in the intakes (been there done that). Op , if you do beach and get stuck the best option is to attempt to turn the boat by rocking it as the waves come in a little at a time will soon get you floating again and...
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    Too big to beach?

    i try to avoid beaching where possible with any boat no matter what drive arrangement. a couple of rouge waves and you are stuck risking a chunked up bottom/keel or worse still damaged under water gear. i find with my ski boat tunnel runner direct drive , using an anchor with about 10 feet of...
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    Need ideas on problem with 5.7L Mercruiser shutting down

    any result yet ?.
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    Need ideas on problem with 5.7L Mercruiser shutting down

    ha ha , no problem ,i miss read the post so my apologies as well. check the big engine harness plug , check key switch , check MOB key jigger is locating properly.
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    Need ideas on problem with 5.7L Mercruiser shutting down

    ? why are you running your motor @ 500 RPM for so long. V8 motors don't like that . if you are going to be idling for such long periods , up the isle to around 750, 800 RPM with fast idle on the shifter, that should overcome your problem.
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    Johnson 150 Starts Out of Water but Not In Water

    that is not what causes the hard to start issue with a 2 smoke when exhaust is lower than the water level. best / easiest way to put it out there is >pressures go all over the joint in the crank case/s , "usually ???" if divider seals are weak or low cylinder compression. most motors have...
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    4.3 GL-C - Distributor clamp bolt

    go to super cheap and get a set of keys.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    iv seen 4500 and a bit on a commercial F150 , still running strong , owner calls it the gorilla ( ugly as sin and cant hurt it).
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    I freeze my block so you don't have to!

    ha ha Lou , if you can get it out without snapping the plug. SB V8s also have the drain plug and most times they snap before they come loose , i replace them with brass plugs on all motors as a given. some i have had to chip out one little bit at a time , it is ok as the plug material is weaker...
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    Boat wont start

    sounds like another one of those cheapassed expensive battery switches has failed again.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    uesem or loosem .a outboard will last longer if it is used regularly,
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    result : after a few hours of swap tronicss , poking and prodding with MM probes ( no idea where i was going with this BTW :) ). i finally bit the Bullitt and called up an auto sparky acquaintance i have not contacted in a few years , after going through my testing with him and had him stumped...
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    this should fit in this thread : went for a drive Sunday arvo in my 2006 WL Holden caprice , turned the car off to grab some lunch . come back to car and press the un lock button on the key "nothing " , so unlock with the key, car starts fine , i notice the dash lights illuminated very bright ...
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    Mercruiser - Stalls in Reverse

    you realy shoud not be running the motor with the drive fully up , it will chew out u joints in no time..
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    4.3 Mercruiser Crank, No Start

    long shot .? have you tested the wires to the key switch and the switch itself. sorry if this has been covered ,iv just chimed in and not read though the entire thread.
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    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 Same As???

    yep , mine is still copping a beating , i just don't let it rev past 5500 rpm. it will easily go too 6200 rpm but i back off so as i don't break it.
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    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 Same As???

    i wish :) ,
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    Drive destroyed

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