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    how the heck do you get the tuned exhaust pipe out?

    Need to pull the tuned exhaust pipe to fix two broken studs where it connects to the exhaust mainfold (92 seadoo xp)....how the heck does that thing come out....have it all disconnected, cant wiggle it out of there....also, my 93 seadoo xp has cap screws instead of studs and nuts....any reason...
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    br7es vs. br8es?

    Just noticed the manual calls for BR7ES plugs, both Seadoo XP have BR8ES in them...any significant difference between the two? Whats the correct gap?
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    92 Seadoo wont pump water out of bilge

    I have a 92 Seadoo, had a small crack in the hull, above the waterline, it was never a problem, because the pumps would always pump the water out...I dont know if I bothered something when I hooked the hoses up this year after dewinterizing, but now the pumps wont pump the water out....I've...
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    mercruiser 140, thick creamy oil?

    Last year, due to a bilge pump failure (and me leaving the drain plug in?!?!!) my bilge, oil pan and crank filled with water and the starter got ruined. Changed the oil (a ton of water came out) and starter, ran it once, maybe twice, before winterizing it....took it out for the first time last...
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    93 seadoo xp, wont start, no spark?

    Dewinterized it a couple of weeks ago, turned it over enough just to make sure it fired, then shut it down. Went to try ti this weekend, now it wont start. I'm not sure there is a spark, but the plugs get wet right away after only a few seconds of cranking. I'm pretty sure there is no spark, but...
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    93 xp seadoo hard to start after running

    Two weekends in a row now needed towed back in. It starts great cold (needs choked), but after running a while, and shut off, it wont start...it tries to fire, acts like it might be flooded. eventually the battery dies. After last weekend, changed the plugs and fuel filter, it started right up...
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    alpha exhaust bellows replacement

    Ok, whats the trick to getting the blasted thing back on the outdrive housing? I've got it on the transom side, as per the manual, but can't figure out how you get it expanded enough to get on the other side....there must be a trick to it.....
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    block drain plugs on merc 140? want to make sure I don't miss one

    Winterizing my 1984 Merc 140. Want to make sure I don't miss a drain plug, whatever I did before the block cracked (unless it was cracked when I bought it,). I put a new engine in, everything running great and want to keep it that way. I found three plugs ( which are the ones I drained before)...
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    winterizing SeaDoo

    In a northern climate and bought two used SeaDoos this spring and getting ready to winterize them for the first time. Anything special I need to know? I have the manual and am a little confused on the antifreeze in the hoses part; do I reconnect the hoses after I fill them with anti-freeze or do...
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    napa # for fuel pump/mercruiser 140

    Anyone know the NAPA number for a 1984 mercruiser 140 fuel pump? Its the one with the filter on top....
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    mercruiser 140 fuel pump replacement?

    Tried to switch fuel pumps on my 1984 merc 140. It was running ok at idle but on accelerating would bog down; thought maybe the fuel pump was bad, Switched it with the one from my 140 with the cracked block; it was a good pump when switched engines. It wouldn't start at all, But the old pump...
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    mercruiser 140 dies under acceleration

    Rebuilt my engine, new block, older manifold, rebuilt the carb. Started right up in the driveway, seemed ok. Ran it at the lake on the trailer on the ramp for about 20 minutes, all ok. Took her out on the lake, let her idle for about 5 minutes until warm, hit the throttle, took right off for 3-5...
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    1992 60 hp vro starved for fuel

    I saw a similar thread about a 40 hp but didnt want to hijack his thread. I have a 60 hp vro that wont run above idle unless I press the switch in to "prime" it. Sometimes it runs for a few minutes, sometimes only 30 seconds and then it just dies. Tried a new tank, new fuel line and tonight a...
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    merc 140- leaking head?

    1986 Mercruiser 140. Compression test #1-90 #2-70 #3-110 #4-120 Underneath the manilfold by #2 you can see rust where water has been dripping down. Doesnt seem to be any water in the crankcase.....head gasket? warped head? manifold or gasket?
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    1992 Evinrude-no spark- not the kill switch

    Any idea where to go next? I tried disconnecting the kill switch and still no spark....
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    mercruiser 140 manifold/ware in oil

    I'm getting some water in the crankcase on my Merc 140. Pulled the head and it checks ok at local machine shop. How can I check if the manifold is ok? Is it possible a bad/cracked manifold would allow water in the crankcase?
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    no spark-wiring diagram 1992 Evinrude 60 HP

    Anybody know the color codes on the wiring for a 1992 E60 VRO, especially the kill switch? Not getting any spark, and have reason to suspect the kill switch. Anyway to bypass it from the terminal strip in the engine?
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    boating story

    Saw this on another baord a while back. thought it might be fun instead of all the negative vibes going around right now....just add a little ( one line) to the story and let someone esle keep it going....I'll start: Steve slowly backed his truck and boat down the launch ramp, getting ready...
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    merc 120 short block to replace a 140?

    I have access to a new Merc 120 short block to replace my Merc 140; I'm told everything will bolt right up, the only difference is the cylinder size. Can someone please confirm? Also, what is a reasonable price for a 120 block? It's still in the crate, but has been stored for about 10 years. I...
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    how many oil changes before it's not milky?

    Ended up pumpimg some water/sour fuel/etc into the crankcase this spring. When drained a bunch of clear "stuff" ran out before any oil did. I changed the oil and filter and everything looked good but now starting to get "milky" again. Wondering if I still have a problem, or if maybe I didn't get...
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