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    Tachometer Question

    I have a Mercruiser 4.3 V6 engine, 1997. The tachometer, a Faria gauge, has suddenly started reading high by about 50%. The question I have is how to determine whether it is the gauge or the sending unit that is at fault. Or, could there be something else that might be causing the problem...
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    Use of Sea Foam

    I want to use Sea Foam to clean out my engine, 4.3 LX Gen +. Watching the instructions for cars they say to pour about a third of a can down the carb. I don't like the idea of removing the flame arrester and pouring it down the carb. Is that the best way? Or will it work if I just add some to...
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    Mercruiser Running Problem

    I have a 1997 Mercruiser 4.3 LX Gen + that I am having some trouble with. The long story follows so that I don't miss anything that might be pertinent. Went out and engine temperature alarm went off. Throttled down and let engine cool. Tried again and temp started to build as I increased RPMs...
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    Installing a Flush Mounting Compass

    My compass sprung a leak and I need to replace it. I have been looking at it to determine how it is held down. It is a Plastimo Helmsman compass. Are the hold down screws installed from the top, or do I need to pull down the headliner to get at the screws from the botteom? I don't want to cause...
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