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    inboard merc 454 dies when put into gear

    Working on 1984 Mercury 545 340 hp engine in 1984 chris. When i put the engine into gear, the trans clacks then the engine dies. I have checked timing and electrical systems with no help. Swapped carbs with good port engine and problem went with carb. I had the carb rebuilt and problem remains...
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    1992 merc i/o trim problems

    Working on a 92 celebrity w/5.7 merc I/O. The boat had been sunk, but I have got it running again. The trim oil is yellow looking like water in mix. I have pumped out the tank 4 times and installed new fluid but oil continues to become yellow when trimmed up and down. What am I doing wrong...
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    ignition trouble 1979 chry 318 IB

    Got a problem with a coil that overheats. Working 1979 chry 318 IB 225hp with electronic ign. I read 7.4 v at b+ of coil with ign switch on but eng not running. Start eng and voltage fluctuates so I am unable to get a steady reading. The coil will get very hot to the touch and eng will stop...
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    Mercrusier voltage drop

    I have a 96 Merc i/o 7.4 carb eng w/tb V dist. At idle volt meter shows approx 12.5 volts. As rpm increase voltage drops to abot 10 v. Boat has 2 stations and both guages read about the same. Eng starts easily. Tried new alternator with same problem. Needles on volt meters are very shakey...
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