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    Fuel Usage with a 454 385hp mag

    Trying to decide if I should buy a bigger boat. I want a 232 Rinker with a 385hp mag, but I am wondering if it would be a mistake with todays fuel prices. Currently I have a 89 Baja 190 Islander with a 4.3 and only an 18 gallon fuel tank. Can you guys give me some idea of what it may cost for a...
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    Vapor Lock or Choke Sticking??? 4.3 Merc

    89 Baja 190 Islander 4.3LX Alpha one....I have been trying to solve my "vapor lock" problem for a little bit and noticed something last weekend. I had been parked after running for a while so I had propped open the motor housing cover 6 inches or so while sitting. I went to leave and sure...
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    Vapor lock 4.3

    I have been troubleshooting my own vapor lock issue and saw this thread here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=462782. Mine is on a carbuerated 4.3 merc though. Can a fuel cooler be installed on my engine do you know? I have the same problem as you BIGALF, starts fine the first start...
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