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    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    You can test the exhaust cooling passages for flow with a garden hose attached at various points and following the flow indicated in the diagram with arrows. If little or no flow there's most Iikely a blockage somewhere, if good flow there may be an issue with water supply from the impeller or...
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    5.0xl/V8 mer. Where do I start?

    You don't need fancy tools to rebuild a carburetor. Just the right tools, a proper quality rebuilt kit and the correct info for the procedure There's no need to buy a new/reman carburetor. If you're unsure of your ability to rebuild the carburetor have a shop do it for you It's in your best...
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    OMC or Yamaha

    Good info, thanks
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    Wiper arm grommet/seal

    I think life seal is preferable to sika for your situation. If the motor/shaft assy is properly mounted there's no need for anything heavy like sika, not much if any force exerted where the shaft passes through the deck Can't really see any difference good or bad with a rubber washer along...
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    Yamaha 704 binnacle remote question

    Would imagine cost difference between the two and manufacturers design/layout concerning safety features may not warrant a release on the control. They have less chance of accidental engagement as compared to side/panel mount controls Yamaha isn't the only manufacturer to produce a single lever...
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    OMC or Yamaha

    I understand the latest production Gen VI/L29 454/7.4L is the most desirable for torque/hp but what advantages does a Gen IV (1970-1990) have over a Gen V (1991-1995)? Gonna guess beefier casting? More durable/heat tolerable heads/combustion chambers?
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    Intermittent Start Issue

    Sometimes the slave solenoid will click but not internally bridge the secondary connections. Indication of a failed/failing solenoid Read through this, it should help you troubleshoot the whole system: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-troubleshooting-your-engines-starting-system.166663/
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    Boat identification

    Baby Bat Boat Gonna say Crestliner, just cuz they made boats like that a while ago....
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    Thinner for bottom paint, what to use??

    As mentioned earlier it's not a good idea to just use what you think may work as a good thinner. Oil based paints use many different types of chemicals and often times require a specific thinner/additive to avoid any unwanted chemical reactions that can result in disaster The company that...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    FIFY Also recommended would be standard Mercury/Quicksilver GM V8 oil filter
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    Ford 302 issues

    Most likely a short to ground or very poor ground connection/missing a ground somewhere Less likely but also possible is overcharging alternator (bad regulator) or faulty battery
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    Voltage low code 4602-32

    Still curious as to your final experience with the issue here Makes sense with the clean power theory, it's constant and most wiring diagrams show the positive (red/black) connected to a J plug and the 14 pin. 12V (+) to ecm/helm respectively, guessing that means power to smartcraft/VV? VV...
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    How do I troubleshoot the solar panel of my lift?

    With an in-line ammeter. Anything more than 10A you'll need a shunt for a standard dvm
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    1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice

    Doubt it's a plug Only real access points are connections, even then they're not always easily accessible Probably a broken line or fitting, most likely only way to fully inspect the line is by removing it. Disconnect where you can get to it and pull it out
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    4.3LX & Weber Carb Service

    The video linked in post #1 shows what I would say is close to normal operation for your engine with a weber carb and choke stove The stove cover for the choke coil spring appears missing which accounts for the extended period choke operation along with running the engine on muffs at an idle...
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    R = pin on top end of lower driveshaft MR = no pin on top of lower driveshaft Has to do with the cut of the gears in the lower gear case assy and how the lower driveshaft bearing is facing/loaded during drive operation You will need some special tools to rebuild the drive and depending how...
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    Time for Riser & Manifold > VP or Barr?

    Lacquer thinner on a terry towel, wipe paint off Or leave it, makes no difference on the sealing surface with the gasket in place
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    Volvo Penta 4.3L Harmonic Balancer

    Ha! Didn't even look at the first post pic Can't say I've seen that before, or at least don't remember, been a minute since I've swapped a long block Second guess would be it's a guide spacer to ensure pump shaft is centered to the crank and is most likely required for the sea water pump
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    Volvo Penta 4.3L Harmonic Balancer

    Can't say for sure but my guess is the insert piece in the balancer pictured is actually part of the sea water pump assy. Looks like it just presses into the back of the mount/shaft housing plate Possible it managed to get "pressed" in and stuck in the balancer? I would start by attempting to...
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    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    Probably best to do a compression test If all is good, check/set dwell (if applicable) and timing, then use a vacuum guage to set idle speed and air mixture
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