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    1999 BF130 block inspection

    I’ve read many posts about the cracks in Honda 130s. If I understand correctly it is the block (that could’ve been cast poorly) that is the issue. I also read that it may be noted inside the cowling if it had been inspected. What exactly is to be looked-at for this inspection? Can I do it? Other...
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    Hurricane Fun Deck 196/198 owners

    Thanks a ton in advance for the help. I’m going to pick up a 198 Hurricane (no trailer) and I need to know the actual width of the hull at the transom. Thank you!
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    2013 4.3L MPI idles at 940

    With two different IACs the idle has stayed the same. Vacuum lines look good (one large behind tb that runs to PCV and a small that Ts). The small runs to the fuel rail I think and the other hose of the T disappears behind the engine somewhere. I sprayed starting fluid all around with no change...
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    4.3 MPI extra wires behind TB and water flow question

    Found these today and I'm very curious as to what they're for. The don't seem to be marked like they've ever been attached before. They reside under what I believe to be the "computer". Any help is appreciated! SN# 2A053495 in a '13 Tahoe 19' I also do not know what this is...to the right of...
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    '84 Evinrude 70hp runs rough and won't turn off when hot

    I think this hinges around the solenoid but i'm not sure. Everything seemed fine (except for carb problem) before I replaced the solenoid. Got one at Advance yesterday. Starts fine but I had to leave a wire off or it wouldn't shut down with the key at all. Now it shuts down but only after...
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    Naming a no-name boat?

    Looking at buying another used boat. Never named one before but I plan on naming this one. I know the procedure for renaming, but is there one for it's first name? Does it make a difference if it's older and has been sailing without a name? Thanks in advance, I don't need any bad mojo by messing...
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    1986 Merc inline 4 190hp, good or bad?

    Haven't seen much info on this motor. 4-banger says 190 on the valve cover (hp). Started up fine, no smoke may need a timing adjustment but seemed okay. Decent motor? Longevity? Any quirks I should look out for? Thanks guys. Also it had a 4-bladed prop. 2500lb boat, seems a little much for the...
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    1991 Johnson 200 VRO alarm testing?

    Well the motor is actually a '91 and I guess it's a sea horse or something. It doesnt say ocean pro but it is a white motor. Anyway is there a way to test the warning system for the vro? when you turn the key on there is a buzzer that chirps and dies out. Now the vro seems fine but I would like...
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    How good is a 1990 Ocean Pro 200?

    Looking at buying an older WAC. This one has a Johnson OP200. Is this reliable power? (Assuming routine maint.) Also what makes it an "ocean pro"? Does it have more stainless and aluminum inside? Or is it a regular Johnson painted white? Thanks in advance!
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    '01 Merc 4.3 distributor barb

    There is a barb at the rear of my distrubutor with nothing attached to it. it is white/nylon colored as if it was covered when the engine was painted by the factory. Is this for vacuum or something else? And should I have a hose going to it or possibly cap it off? Thanks everyone.
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    '01 Merc 4.3/Alpha 1 wooing noise

    '01 Caravelle 188, 4.3GL, Alpha 1 noticed today at certain speeds usually around 20mph cruising around there was a wooooing noise coming from the rear. For lack of a better term woooo is the best I can do. There was no mistaking it. Is was not loud but obvious. If I crossed a wake and the boat...
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    '01 merc 4.3 extra wire near distributor?

    4.3 GL There are two wires near the distributor one has an eye on the end, neither appear to be cut. They're just sort of sticking up and are not connected to anything. Boat seems to run fine, does anyone know what these are for? Thanks.
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    '01 Merc 4.3-valve adjustment/start up smoke/plug choice

    Hello everyone! I am new to iboats and to I/O's. I'm pretty familiar with GM engines but not in this application (if there are internal differences from the street version). I have an '01 Caravelle with the 4.3GL carb engine. There is start-up smoke so I assume that it needs valve seals. When I...
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