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    Velocity stack and carb spacer question

    I have a 2005 Bayliner 185 with a 135 HP mercruiser 4 cyl. Would a carb spacer or velocity stack give me any extra umph? We love the boat and it is CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP to run, particularly compared to my old 270 SeaRay which drank about 20 - 22 gallons per hour. Just wondering.
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    2005 Merc3 Liter: Won't idle, tach doesn't work, tilt gauge not working

    Sorry to combine all three probs, but thought one or more may be related. Just bought a 2005 Bayliner w/3 liter Alpha one power. Boat is a BankAmerica repo. Dealer I bought it from has been cleaning it up and fixing a few things. Sea trialed it yesterday and have three issues. 1) The enigne...
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    74 65 HP 3 cyl runs 10 minutes. then loses power

    Carbs rebuilt, fuel pump diaphragm replaced, new plugs and tune in June, 08. Ran fine all summer. Took it out in September and ran for 4.5 hours fine and then began a high speed miss. Would run but not at open throttle. Motor picked back up after 10 minutes or so and then laid down again. Have...
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    1974 65 HP Cyl Charging problems

    Ok. After I replaced the water pump and cleaned out the cooling hoses and pee hole, took my 16' 77 sportcraft w/'74 65 HP 3 cyl. out to fish. Cranked and wouldn't start at the ramp. Jumped the battery and ran for about 15 minutes and then started to miss at high speed, got worse and worse...
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    1974 65 HP 3 cyl cooling issues

    First, the questions: 1) Does this motor have a thermostat and poppet valve? 2) If so, where are they located? (Seloc manual does not show) 3) I am not getting water out of pee hole. Any other causes to check? 4) Can overheating cause it to miss? History: Bought 77 Sportcraft w/ 1974 Merc 3 cyl...
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