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  1. kingsfisherman

    leaky throttle shaft on TBI

    I noticed some fuel leaking at the throttle shaft of my TBI and the throttle was sticking at idle, I've read about bushings for this problem. Has anyone done the bushings or had it done on their TBI?
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    voltage regulator?

    Hello, 65 amp alternator, doesn't kick in when first started but does after increasing RPMs, is that the voltage regulaor going out?
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    lost trim function after testing coil

    Hello All, I was doing some ignition testing and after doing the test in step 9 (see pic) I lost the trim function and the gauge is pegged, what could have happened? Note: I do have connection between the switch and the limiter.
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    pressure regulator diaphragm

    Hello, I am looking for a replacement pressure regulator diaphragm for my marine TBI, has anyone rebuilt their P.R. that can tell me what the correct diaphragm is used?
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    VSR vent line full of fuel

    Hello, I have been trying to fix a problem with a fuel rich condition at idle, after installing a clear tube from the VSR vent fitting to the pulse limiter on the TBI per the service manual. I noticed raw fuel gathering in the tube, so I replaced the float and needle in the VSR and adusted the...
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    over fueling at idle

    Hello, I have had this problem for some time and done some parts chasing as well, at cold start up after a few seconds the engine loads up and black smoke comes out the exhaust. I hear a strong vacuum sound during this time and usually I add throttle to clear it up and get it smoothed out. After...
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    TBI rebuild help needed

    Hello, I am rebuilding my Rochester TBI unit 17096259 for my 1998 5.7 GSi and I am looking for a rebuild kit that contains the correct pressure regulator diaphram. Does anyone know the part number for the diaphram? Can you help me find it? thank you, Tony F.
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    fuel tank pick up gasket material

    Hello all, I am replacing the fuel tank pick up flanges on my fuel tank. I want to reuse the existing ones until I get the new ones sent to me so I'm going to just replace the gaskets for now. I am looking for recommendations on what material to use. TIA
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    bushings for TBI shaft

    Hello, I am trying to find the bushing set for the shaft in a GM TB I on my '98 5.7 GSI.
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    Water in 4 cylinders

    Was cruising on step 3200 rpm and engine stumbled and died, ended up hydro locked with water in 4 cylinders. Got the water out and got it started but it's not running on all cylinders. Any ideas on where to start looking?
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    grease not going in gimbal

    trying to grease the gimbal and it's coming out by the hole, did I miss it or maybe the band spun around?
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    corroded posts in distributor cap

    Hello All, Just curious as to why this happens to my distributor caps? It looks like chunks of corrosion on the posts.
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    gimbal bearing install

    I am installing a new gimbal bearing and have encountered some resistance installing it. I figured it is due to not checking the engine alignment prior to pulling the old gimbal out. I also read in the service manual to "make sure the gimbal bearing is properly aligned" prior to adjusting the...
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    lower unit compatibility

    Hello All, I have a friend with a pair of 290 DP-E drives and he would like to replace the lower units with a set of lower units from a pair of DP-Sm's, will this work? TIA
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    outdrive gear case flushing?

    Hello, I have the gear oil drained on my DP-SM drive and wondered if anyone has ever used a solvent to flush out their drive case unit before refilling with gear oil? Seems like a good idea to me to clean out the gear case.
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    2003 Nissan NSF18 tilt?

    Hello all, Getting tired of lifting my 2003 18HP 4 stroke Nissan kicker out of the water, anyone know if they built a trim/tilt assem. for these 18's?
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    auto by start testing

    2003 Nissan NSF18B2 Hello all, I am troubleshooting a possible fuel problem, hard to start once started rough idle and dies when given throttle. -checked fuel filter it was good, changed out anyways looking to test the auto by start, it has 2 yellow wires that go to connectors. 1 had a...
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    tilt issue

    Hello all, I've been having an issue with my tilt circuit, when raising or lowering the outdrive the circuit "timesout" about three-quarters of the way up or down. After waiting a minute I can complete the process. Anyone got ideas on the problem? Thank you
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    pinion bearing carrier seal leak

    Hello All, Recently removed my drive to find gear oil in the u-joint bellows. So I removed u joint from the stub yoke then removed the bearing carrier and removed the retaining screw and stub yoke from the carrier. I have a new seal, retaining screw and O-ring for the carrier and would like...
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    Tilt/Trim cylinder & pivot pin stuck

    Hello All, Well as if I need more to deal with to get ready to fish a derby, I found that both of the trim cylinders are stuck on the pivot pin at the gimbal ring end. I need ideas on getting them separated. TIA
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