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  1. lmorefield41

    1998 Mercury Tracker 125 2 Stroke Squirting Fuel

    Does anyone have any clue what this part is and why it's spraying/leaking fuel? Squirting After Engine Shut Off
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    Mercruiser 454 Magnum Overheating

    Just snagged this boat from my good friend. 1985 23' Wellcraft Nova XL with a 454 Magnum 7.4L. Issue: While Idling, the temp goes well over 200* (gauge stops at 240*) and the alarm goes off. When at WOT (only 4000 RPMs), the temp comes down to approximately 160*-180*. Between 2000 RPMs and 3000...
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    Alpha I Gen I Drive Shaft Housing Question

    I had gear lube in my bellows, therefore I decided to change the oil seal. I've removed everything and I've changed the seal (U Joints also), and I've reassembled the drive gear through the retainer (a-j in the picture). I've tightened the nut far enough to where there isn't any play. Before I...
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    Alpha I Gen I Drive Shaft Housing Question

    I had gear lube in my bellows, therefore I decided to change the oil seal. I've removed everything and I've changed the seal (U Joints also), and I've reassembled the drive gear through the retainer (a-j in the picture). I've tightened the nut far enough to where there isn't any play. Before I...
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    Mercruiser 350 Alignment Issues

    Ok, on to my next can of worms. I've recently had to rebuild my engine mounts as they were rotted in my 83' Wellcraft Nova. I was actually out in the channel and the engine dropped through the glass and mounts, stripping the splines in the coupler smooth. As a result, I pulled the engine...
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    1983 Mercruiser 350 5.7L Won't Ground Start

    Hello fellas, I just finished rebuilding my 350 (260hp) and I cannot get it to start. I have it in my garage. I wanted to test it out for leaks and any nonsense before I stick it back into the boat and then have to work on it in there for any reason. This engine has a Thunderbolt IV ignition...
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    1983 Mercruiser 260 HP

    Just bought a 1983 Wellcraft Nova 23' with a Mercruiser 260 HP in it. Everything runs great on this boat. I've seen the boat perform the last 3 years, it belonged to a friend of mine, whom I just bought it from. I want to do some general engine maintenance on it before I put it in the water. Can...
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    Timing 1985 Mercruiser 120 HP

    I'm having trouble finding a post with exactly what I'm looking for. I'm not sure if I have to put this engine into base timing mode. I time it at 8* before, just by hooking the timing light up (without putting it into base timing mode). If possible, is there a manual that shows what the mixture...
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    Merc 140hp overheating issue

    I took the boat on the Chagrin River (Eastlake, Ohio) on Saturday. Was just taking it easy as it was the first time out. The engine quickly overheated and started to stall. The temp gauge pegged out at 260 degrees+. I'm going to replace the thermostat as well as the impeller. My question is if...
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    Shift Cable Adjustment Issue

    I've watched the video on youtube by aChris, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s_tgevX2aI I've followed these adjustments to the T. I did this once before with old cables, and it still didn't work, so I went and got brand new cables thinking the old ones were stretched, and I'm still getting the...
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    Lower shift cable replacement

    Does anyone have a guide or video on replacing the lower shift cable (the one to the drive) on a 1985 merc 140, 3.0 L? Thanks in advance
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    Lower shift cable problem

    I've adjusted both cables numerous times, and I just can't seem to get it right. My problem is that when I try to shift the drive either forward or in reverse, the gears crash for a second, then engage, easier forward then in reverse. The shift cutout switch barely engages either way. When...
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    Mercruiser 140 Choke Question

    I finally started the engine today after a few failed tries, broke down and rebuilt the carb with the help of my brother-in-law, and it fired right up after the rebuild and cleaning. What we couldn't figure out is why the choke was wide open as soon as we plugged the connectors up. There is some...
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    Marine check ball valve broken

    I was putting my hoses back on to my fuel tank and tried forcing the hose over this particular fitting and snapped the fitting. After taking it off, it looks as if this is a check ball valve, anti syphoning of some sort. Would any of you guys know where I could get one of these and if this is...
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    Seized Shift Cable?

    I'm still stuck in the same positon. Pun Intended. :mad: The shifter/throttle lever will not move the shift cable that goes to the motor. The shifter/throttle lever only moves the throttle cable. I manually pulled on the shift cable and it didn't budge; won't budge. Any ideas as to what I might...
  16. lmorefield41

    Reassembly of shift/throttle cables to motor

    When I pulled my motor out of my boat in October, I recorded every move so that I know how to reinstall everything. Well when trying to view the video that deals with the shift and throttle cable, the video said, "Corrupted file, file format not supported." I checked every video after this, and...
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    Questions about foam?

    Ok, so I'm restoring my 1985 19' 4Winns Horizon 190 Open Bow. I purchased the boat very cheap and knew that it was going to be a project. I'm at the part where I am ready to start reinstalling things. With that being said, I went through hell removing all of the foam out of the boat and not to...
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    Trim motor clicking, not functioning.

    Hey guys, you may remember me from this post. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=519268 I haven't been on here in a while as I've been busy restoring this entire boat. I'm about 90% done with the mechanical, then on to the interior. I've run into a problem with the trim motor. I've...
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    Question regarding swapping of engines

    I know this isn't really a repair question, however it has to do with my original problem which is from this thread, http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=519268 Some of you may remember me from this thread. To make a long story short, I had a crap mercruiser 140 that had multiple cracks and...
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    1985 Mercruiser 140 Won't Start or Manually Turn.

    Ok, so I bought a 19ft open bow, 1985 4 Winns Horizon 190 with an I/O Mercruiser 4 cyl 140, 3.0. I bought it for half the price the guy was asking because he swore it would start, but I was unable to start it, therefore I wasn?t paying what he was asking. It sat in his driveway for 2 years, as...
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