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    Indmar Water Pump Housing Issues

    Hello Group! I've got a head scratcher. I'm currently working on a 2004 Malibu Wakesetter with an Indmar 5.7 Vortec. The water pump housing is leaking from the rear seal. Like a waterfall. I've looked at the parts break down and can't seem to get it to come off the splined shaft. Removed the L...
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    2011 Volvo SX-A Drive Woes

    Hello Iboats! I'm having an issue with a 2011 Volvo SX-A Drive. I'm curious how this bearing carrier comes out. I have service manuals on all of the "other" drives. Most of the information I can gather online is regarding the older SX which unscrew. This one appears to unbolt from the top and...
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    9.9 Evinrude. Why God, why?

    I've recently acquired an evinrude 9.9. Model number is 10824M. I've done everything I know how to do within my power and she still won't fire up. Compression reads 100 x 2. The fuel system is spotless, new fuel lines everywhere, and all new electronics. I've checked the flywheel key and nothing...
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    Fuel Issues

    I've got a Suzuki outboard 60hp 4-stroke, fuel injected engine with some fuel issues. The boat starts and runs across the lake with no problems for about 6 minutes. The engine will then start to sputter and shut down. I will need to prime up the fuel system and the engine will fire up instantly...
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    Outboard WOT on flushing attachment

    So, there has been some conversation around the shop about the safety of an outboard engine running 5000 RPM in gear, on a flushing attachment. One of the new guys say that its perfectly fine. My head technician cringes and says its not only dangerous for everyone around the engine, but can do...
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    60 HP Johnson Tracker Running Issues

    Hello boating world! I have a Johnson Tracker 60 HP 2 stroke that is giving me some running issues. The Mod no is TJ60TLCEA. The problem I am having is after the boat has ran for about 20-30 minutes it won't start back up again. I just went through all of the basics and the compression is 120 x...
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    115 Evinrude Issue to WOT

    The situation: 115 Evinrude E115ELEUC This boat was brought to me by a customer who bought it off of a friend. He stated that it has a running issue where it will not get above 3000 RMP and has exhausted all leads in repairing the motor. This engine has the optical ignition system on it just to...
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    4.3L Mercruiser Short Block Rebuild Time

    Hello boating world. I have a question as to where I can obtain some information regarding an engine rebuild. I have a customer who handed me a complete 1980's 4.3 that has been blown, and a brand new short block engine. He said he would like me to assemble the new short block and install it in...
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    50 HP Mercury Part Number Help

    I have a 50 Hp Mercury where I am trying to order O-rings for the intake plates. For some reason, I can find the part numbers for all of the O-rings except for #12. They skip over it in the list of parts. Im lost. Is there anyone who can give me a hand locating the part numbers for #12 on the...
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    200 HP Johnson Ocean - Cylinders full of fuel

    Hello everyone. I have a 2000, 200 HP Johnson J200VXSSS model engine that I am having some issues with. After noticing it beginning to bog down and run poorly it hydro-locked on me and I noticed a sheen on the water. I was NOT under power when it hydro-locked and was simply sitting at the dock...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 New Day - New Problems

    Working on a 1996 Mercruiser 5.7 with Thunderbolt ignition. Starts up and runs really rough. Found that after doing the basic tests I have some oddities going on. I have 190 lbs in cylinder #4 and all the rest are at 160 lbs. Weird. The spark test came back interesting as well. The engine is...
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    Mercruiser 170 Closed Cooling Issues

    BONDO... I need ya on this one :) I have a Mercruiser 170 with a closed cooling system. It has been leaking down coolant and you can smell it clearly in the exhaust. Engine compression test 160 across the board. I hooked up a cooling system pressure tester and pumped up the cooling system to...
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    Mercruiser 170 Chaos and Confusion

    I have a customer of mine who claims that last year a mechanic did a complete engine overhaul on his I-4 170 Mercruiser. It took all spring, summer, and fall for the engine rebuild and he missed the entire season of boating and fishing. He brought the boat to me this week with the complaint of...
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    496 Cranking Issues

    Well, I've positively gotten over my head on this one and am looking for any suggestions from the Mercruiser experts here. To make a long story short as possible, a friend took on a 2008 8.1 496 project that was submerged in salt water. He sent the motor out to get an entire rebuild from a local...
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    Mercruiser 8.1 Oil Line Routing Issues

    Hey guys, I have a 2008 8.1L Mercruiser that came to me in pieces from a machine shop. The owner of the boat was getting frustrated with the machine shops inability to put the "extras" on the block so he handed it to me with the best of intentions and a big grin. I've put the beast back together...
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    200 HP Johnson Help Please No spark on 4-5-6

    I seem to be having an issue with no spark on cylinders 4 - 5 - 6 with my engine. Hopefully I am counting the cylinders correctly. I started from the starboard top as 1 then crossed over to port top as 2 and so on. I did some resistance tests with my volt meter and I own the book for this engine...
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    200 HP Johnson Help Please

    I seem to be having an issue with no spark on cylinders 4 - 5 - 6 with my engine. Hopefully I am counting the cylinders correctly. I started from the starboard top as 1 then crossed over to port top as 2 and so on. I did some resistance tests with my volt meter and I own the book for this engine...
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    Mercruiser 140 spark loss on 3&4

    I skimmed through the other topics and I failed to locate one like this so I apologize if there is another like it. If there is, I would love to have the link to it, or simply re-open the topic due to my lack of finding it. I have an early 80's boat with an equally old Mercruiser 140 in it...
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    OMC 4.3L Help Needed --TRICKY-- See if you can Diag

    Hello again everyone! I've ran across a very odd problem which I hope someone here can shed some insight. I have a customer with a 1986 OMC 4.3L V-6 GM block which came to me with the task of giving him a spring tune up and a few other small odds and ends maintenance. He told me that the engine...
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    Michigan Technician Pay Help

    Hello Everyone. I've currently been having some issues with the marina that I am working for, and was looking towards other Iboat Technicians to try and give me a hand. To make a long story short, I am a 5 year technician with all of my current hand tools (Matco and Snapon), and more diagnostic...
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