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    Engine Sluggis and mis-firing at high load

    I have a 97' V8 with a carburetor. The problem I am experiencing is the engine is hesitating and sometimes mis-firing when given full throttle. The engine runs fine at idle and when gradually accelerated, but when I punch the throttle, the engine hesitates and mis-fires sometimes. She also...
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    Fuel Filter location in Carb

    I have a 97' 5.7 V8. I was told there is a fuel filter inside the carb. Does anyone know specifically where it is located.
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    Temperature rising at idle

    I have an 86' sea ray and the temperature rises at idle and slow speeds. I can get the temperature to go down by accelerating and it holds steady at cruising speed. Any suggestions on where to start?
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    Marine wood recommendation

    I have a 97' Crownline bowrider. The engine compartment has a large cover across the back of the boat that is cushioned on the top and a marine wood on the bottom. It is attached to the back of the boat with 2 large piano hinges, however the bolts/anchors have stripped from the cover. I think...
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    Engine mis-fires only at high load/RPM's

    I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 V8. The engine runs fine at idle and at slow exceleration up to cruising speed. When I give it full throttle, I hear a popping (mis-fire) from the engine and it seems to struggle to get up to speed. Any suggestions, thanks.
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