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    Help with Carb problems, Please.

    My engine is a 1980 228 in a Sea Ray. I've been having the same issue now for two seasons and cannot seem to figure out the problems. First, the engine runs great when you first start it. It will come up on plane and run as strong as a new boat. 4100rpm at full throttle and very smooth! Once the...
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    228 mercruiser issues

    Im still trying to figure out my '80 228 merc problems. I have some problems that hopefully this board can help me with. The issue is stalling after running well for a few minutes then eventually failing to start all together. A few things are perplexing me. I checked the vacuum and its steady...
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    Mercruiser 228 Rough Running

    I have a Mercruiser 228 installed in a 1980 Searay 225 hardtop. I went through the service manual and adjusted everything into specs. Dwell, Points, timing, tach and air/fuel and it idles like a new engine in the driveway. When I put it in the water, it runs like a champ at WOT. When I shut it...
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    Rough Running

    I have a Mercruiser 228 that I can't seem to figure out what's wrong. I had it out today and it fired right up and ran great. We stopped for a few hours and caught some fish. When it was time to head back, the boat was harder to start. It would idle fine, but as soon as you put it in gear, it...
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    Toilet manual???

    Trying to get the toilet working on my Sea Ray and can't figure it out. Are there any manuals out there or someone who has a Potpourri Model 707 that can help me figure this out?
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    Dwell Adjustment

    Hi all. I'm in the process of fine tuning my merc 228 ('80). The points are within range, the timing is at 8 btdc but I don't have a dwell meter to confirm the dwell. Is there a way to check dwell without a meter? Also, does anyone know what the centrifugal timing should be and at what rpm?
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    Water in #6cyl.

    While tearing apart the starboard side of my 228 merc. (to replace the starter) I pulled the spark plugs and #6 was full of water. Compression is good and the boat runs good. Before the starter went out, she was doing about 32mph at about 3400rpm. It idles good and take a bit of time to get on...
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    Alpha will not come out of gear! Help!!!!

    The boat is a '80 Sea Ray with a 228 Mercruiser and an Alpha 1 drive (I believe). I pulled the lower unit off to replace the o-ring that seals out water from the drive oil. When I put the drive back on, I had to remove the upper unit and mate the two before putting the entire assembly back on...
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    Wiring Mercruiser starter/solenoid

    I have a '80 305 mercruiser and I am replacing the starter. Trouble is, where do the wires connect to the solenoid? There are two reds, one yellow, and one black. I'm pretty sure the two reds connect to the large post in the middle but where do the yellow and black wires connect? Any help...
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