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    Evinrude 225 smoking at idle/ losing prime/ excessive oil use

    I have a 99 ocean pro 225 on my old mako thats been acting up. It's smoking a bit at idle and using ALOT of oil. It also loses prime while underway in a no wake zone. Dies, I prime it and it starts right back up and runs for a few minutes. Doesnt seem to have any issues with fuel starvation at...
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    Fuel Tank install tips needed in Mako

    I just had a new poly coated tank made for my '73 23' Mako after discovering some pinholes in my original. I am ready to reinstall it and just had a few questions. I only removed enough foam to pry it out of the hole, but it still has a formed edge left to hold the tank from shifting. Should I...
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    1974 Mako fuel leak....

    Recently I got a few gallons of gas in the bilge, over a few days I let it drain into a bucket and then siphoned the gas off the top of the water. I would say a total of maybe 6-7 gallons. I removed the console and cover and found the fill and vent lines VERY badly disintigrated. The aluminum...
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    97' Evinrude 225 problems

    Long post, but trying to describe all issues! I recently acquired an old 73 mako with a '97 carbureted 225 evinrude. The guy told me it came out of the water when it started stalling on him (not mechanically inclined at all!). 5 years later here we are. I run a small engine repair service, but...
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    attempting to run engine out of boat....no spark.

    Hey guys, needs some help with ignition stuff. I purchased a used motor and just want to test run it on a dolly prior to putting it in the boat. It's an 89' 4.3 Mercruiser with thunderbolt IV ignition. I'm a good wrench, but boats are new to me. I'm not positive about the distributor/ igntion...
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    Need correct coupler OMC Cobra to 1977 305

    HI all...doing a motor swap on my Donzi. I pulled out the 89' 4.3 V6 in favor of a fresh 77' 305. I have the correct cobra outdrive but was disappointed to find that the couplers were different. Anyone know a part# or what other years will be the same as this application? Everything else for the...
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    Donzi 4.3 to 5.7 motor swap help (need motor!)

    Hey all! I'm new to the forum but decided it would be a good time to join as I just purchased a boat after being off the water for a few years. I have an 89 Donzi Regazza 21 that I'm seeking some advice on. when I tell my friends I bought a Donzi they are suprised to hear it had a 4.3 in it! I...
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