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    Mercruiser 260 overheating please help

    OK so I got this boat. I took it out on the bay and it was running perfectly fine at low rpm. I got out of the harbor and went 3/4 throttle, and the temperature went from low green to red immediately and started smoking from the engine. I went in the engine compartment and could see the hoses...
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    Quick question

    I can’t find one
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    Quick question

    Weird I didn’t see it when I popped the lid. Where would it be? Also should I pre mix the gas until l know for sure the injector is working
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    Quick question

    I just got a 1996 Johnson 115 hp ocean runner and need to know the fuel to oil mix ratio if anyone has it.
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    2020 3.5 HP merc only runs at half choke.

    Carb is clean, cleaned out gas tank, it idles well now without choke. However if I engage the throttle quickly it dies. If I slowly engage the throttle I can get to about 3/4 throttle but it will die at full throttle. Any idea?
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    2020 3.5 HP merc only runs at half choke.

    Ok so I took it out yesterday, it’s a mercury 3.5 4 stroke. previously it was owned by someone that used it for 45 min then decided he didn’t need it and it sat for a year. I got it started and ran it in a trash can at NO CHOKE after warming up. I got on the water and it worked for a bit but...
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    1983 140hp Suzuki or a 115hp 96 Johnson ocean runner

    I have the same year auzuki right now but less hp and it’s been an upkeep nightmare
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    1983 140hp Suzuki or a 115hp 96 Johnson ocean runner

    Hey guys about to pick up a different boat and they are both 19 ft. Aquasport with a 1983 suzuki 140 hp and 5hp kicker or a 115 Johnson ocean runner 1996. Wondering which one I should go with. The gel coat on the bayliner with the Johnson looks new and only needs some minor work to get some...
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    Bilge issue

    No I mean like it runs up then would go along a flat plane or have a small dip then continue up so I guess air was getting trapped
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    1983 dt85 issues giving throttle

    140-141 on all cylinders. Spark on all cylinders oil is the pre mix 50:1
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    Bilge issue

    Fixed it. Just got rid of all the flat spots.
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    1983 dt85 issues giving throttle

    OK guys so if you followed my post, it’s been a long run but I finally got the boat in the water today. It putted around 5mph zones like a champ. Changed directions and shifted seamlessly. Once I got it going about 30 min had gone by and I decided to open it up a bit. I did not go WOT but...
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    Bilge issue

    Yes
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    Bilge issue

    Yeah there are a couple flat spots, but no I don’t have a loop trap? Should I put one in and where?
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    Bilge issue

    Hello, So my bilge pump worked great when installed but now it only sends water like 3/4 the way down the tube. If I take a hose and put it on the hole that it shoots the water out of and run some water through it it works, how do I fix this
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    I think I fixed it the number two cylinder was having a mixture issued, will let you guys know as soon as I get it out on the water
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    Compression 141 on all cylinders
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    Got carb professionally cleaned. Actually funny story went to run sea foam and my bulb failed, would not pull gas from the can. Just ordered a compression tester and spark test kit. Will go buy a new bulb now too I guess. It’s got a strong tell tale. And carb was professionally cleaned last...
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    Thanks Charlie, the plugs are all new and the bulb is new, will try the seam foam now. It wasn’t mine last season it’s new to me.
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    Okay sorry to keep blowing everyone up but here’s where we’re at. I noticed the hose was loose tightened it down and it started and idled fine in a bucket. Today, it starts and idles fine in the bucket. I bring it to the marina and start it under load. It dies after a few seconds of running but...
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