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    Older merc 115 Tilt Ques...

    Hello, I have an older 115 merc w/ thunderbolt ign, that runs good... I put the tilt all the way down to run it w/ the hose at home, and now can not get it back up. The tilt motor runs but won't lift it. Is there a way to get it back up? Does it need to be running to get it to lift? The motor...
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    Carb removal-4.3 yamaha

    OK,<br />I have a 4.3 yamaha w/ a Quatrajet carb.<br />I removed the 2 nuts on the front of the carb, and 2 torq bolts at the rear.<br />I undid the choke link on the left side and the throttle link on the rt.<br />The carb won't pull up and off????<br />Am I missing something?<br />Help,<br...
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    Yamaha I/O ????

    Hey,<br />First, thanks to all the help so far!<br /> I just bought a '93 bowrider with a Yamaha 4.3 engine and the Yamaha outdrive.(Playcraft 190BR)<br />I can't seem to find any kind of repair manual for this year...Help.<br />Is it similar enough to the mercruiser, or is it a different...
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    Mercruiser choke

    "'86 Mercruiser 140...<br />Is there supposed to be a spring on the "choke rod"?<br />At high rpm she is stalling out because the choke "cover'flap'" is opening up?<br />Thanks,<br />Bo
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    Rotted Transom on '86 Bomber F/S i/o

    It is an '86 Bomber F&S with a mercruiser i/o.<br />The shops say it has a rotted transom.<br />It has been garaged up until 2 years ago, and don't want to spend $2k to fix her.<br />Is there a simpler fix that will make her safe?<br />The book vale on the boat is about $1500.<br />Can she be...
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    '86 Mercruiser 140 hi RPM Shutdown

    I have an '86 Mercruiser 140. It has not been run in about 1+ years.<br />I replaced the pts., cap, plugs, and she fired right up!<br />Above 3000 rpm she shuts down!<br />What is the problem?<br />It is getting gas, and the carb fuel filter is clean.<br />At idle there are no misses.<br />Could...
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    1967 Johnson 80hp (seahorse)

    It cranks right up...<br />What's it worth?
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    70's chrysl. fires but, doesn't run

    My moter will fire with ether, but won't stay running...<br />I think I set the timing correctly...<br />The key is alright in the flywheel...<br />How do I test the fuel pump?<br />Also, it backfires out the exhaust.<br />It;s an 85hp<br />Thanks, all Bo
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    bow bumped & broken

    It's a 70's sea breeze tri hull walk thru.<br />I hit the front bow and now need to repair.<br />It bent in the rub rail where it hit. About a 8" area, well above the water line.<br />Do I sand and smooth and then repair, or do I cut it out and repair...<br />Some fiberglass tips or kits will be...
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    85hp chrysler 70's

    Ok. I got the prw pak and she fired!<br />IT won't run.<br />When starting it, it'll fire off but won't keep running... It also Backfires out the exhaust hole...<br />I set the timing with a continuity lite...Could the wires be crossed?<br />How do they go?<br />Is there a diagram somewhere?<br...
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    '70 85hp chrys no spark/start

    My boat has been sitting since 1989.<br />I am not getting spark to my plugs.Fire is getting to the motor. When I continuity light test the points and rotate the dist. the light stays on,withthe points open and closed...<br />Can i test the power pack or coil someway?<br />Help......<br />Bo
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    omc exhaust bellows

    Thanks, so far...<br />I have an '88 omc cobra w/2.3 ford.<br />The exhaust bellows is perforated along the bottom.I looked at a new one and it was the same.<br />Is this normal? Won't this allow the engine to get water in it (in the oil)?<br />Should the bellows be a piece with no holes in...
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    '70 85hp Chrys. won't start

    OK.<br />Thanks for all the posts...<br />She turns over, and seems to be getting fuel to the carbs... I sprayed ethol where the rubber grommets are in front of the carbs, no luck. I put in new plugs.....autolite***x<br />Where doI need to go from here?<br />Can it be diagnosed with a voltmeter...
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    '70 85 Chrysler tune up(15yr. hibernation)

    Hey,<br />I just got a 1970 Chrysler 85 that hasn't been run for 15 years... It has had some time in the ocean. The boat and motor look like new, always kept in. The moter is clean- as- can- be...<br />What do I need to do before trying to start her?<br />Plugs, H2o pump,????<br />How do I treat...
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