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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I found last week hat the float was set incorrectly so I corrected it . So I have a new update today drove the boat to the other end of the lake 20 minute ride. Shut the boat off waited a few minutes she restarted no problem did this three times. Then on the way home after sitting for three...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I will but like I said it tries to start aka catch so there is spark.... I'm headed towards flooded ... it is getting fuel because it smells when trying to restart/ Also remember after 20 min when is start you have to ginger the throttle or it boogs and dies. That tells me too much fuel or...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    1989 Regal 3.7 470 It's back again . I run up the lake for 15 min and stop. Then if we want to more closer to the island to re anchor and it worn start. You can hear it about to catch but let got of the key and nothing. If the more the throttle forward there allot of back firing with flames. So...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I have changed the Coil but it seems it could be the main cause.../ Maybe I need to move it to a COOLER place on the engine? 5 feet way LOL
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    The one common thing is 20 min not restart after 5 min of being off . You then have to wait / I do remember in the past it did restart and i was shocked thinking is was fixed. This worked for a whiles and the back to to the 20 min game. Something is getting hot and failing and when I try to...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I know this is like regular car engines but maybe I’m missing something here. Is it possible that during the warm-up period the timing is thrown off and that’s why it never really seems to catch and iuntil 20 minutes cool down. I think the thing we have to think about here is what is happening...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    The vent was not clogged DAM! The coil has been replaced last year with condenser , I thought the same getting hot and failing. I think it is ignition related because it requires a cool off period. The backfiring tells me timing. II will change the point AGAIN each year WTF!!!!
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    Thank you D Drieck that is great idea and makes sense. That should come out and easily cleaned with carb cleaner.
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    It's back again . I run up the lake for 15 min and stop. Then we want to more closer to the island to re anchor and it worn start. You can hear it about to catch but let got of the key and nothing. If the more the throttle forward there allot of back firing with flames. So I can only do starts...
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    Ordering Throttle cable for replacement

    So, I'm thinking of changing my throttle cable because my shifter seems to be extremely stiff and it makes it difficult when docking the boat. The first thing I am going to do is take my throttle shifter apart and check if it's dried out and it's just a grease problem, but if it isn't and I'm...
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    Gear position problem after impeller change

    You may be right. I was making sure the brass yoke or what ever its called was turned to the left under tension. That DUH would be reverse NOT FORWARD I AM SO STUPID . So I need to do is hold the prop counter clockwise make sure the brass is straight and I should be go. Thank you for reminding...
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    Gear position problem after impeller change

    I know how to adjust the cables >>> 6 inches make sure it's in forward , have some one hold the prop froward pressure then adjust the lower link 2 4 turns inwards or clockwise. I am baffled on the fact that I cannot put it in reverse like it's jammed up.
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    Gear position problem after impeller change

    I hope someone can help me after 4 hours of aggravation now 1st so you all know I have done an impeller twice already on this boat. So this is why I'm coming to you guys for help also , when I started up the boat last week I put it in forward any reverse and it was perfect I just wanted to make...
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    Rug glue question

    I am replacing my rug and I am at a lost for the best glue. I see some stuff at home Depot and other at the same price on amazon My question is since the carpet has a rubber or vinyl backing does that make a difference. The 2 are Roberts 6700-1 1 Gallon Indoor/Outdoor Carpet/Artificial Turf...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I do think it’s an overheat problem because it only happens after a 30 -40 min of driving 15 mph. I have tested the temp control switch and ohms wise it was working as it should. The gauge seems a bit off and never seems to get hot could be a bad gauge. I will also say the auto shut off for...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I am going to get rid of points I am tired of them . There is a kit for 70.00 I have seen on ebay
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I replaced the coil with a 3 ohms for this reason . Overheat.
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    I did the Dwell and LOL I was of by 3 33 instead of 30. So today all went well trying to burn off gas before winterizing and after 25 min of cruising14 mph I decided to head in an she stalled. I restated and 15 seconds later died. Restarted and died after 10 seconds and then 5 seconds. I waited...
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    Can someone tell me the proper distributor for my boat J1172 or J354 I see these number for sale but they don't seem to matter they are SEA Models types I think. 1989 merc 3.7 470
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    Dies when throttling up from idle after warm up/ 89 merc 3.7 2bbl

    Can someone tell me the proper dist for my boat J1172 or J354
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