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    Merc 228 stall while docking

    1978 Cruisers VillaVee. Twin Merc 228s (305 chevys). Had water in 1 gas tank, resolved that. Switched to other tank anyway just to troubleshoot. Rebuilt carbs (professionally). New coils. New fuel filters. New raw water pumps. New ignition switches. Four batteries, wired in two banks with new...
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    Kohler generator. where's the starter?

    Last year I bought a 288 villa vee, no gen onboard. Found a guy on c-list selling 2 kohler gennies. One running, one for parts. Trying to get the boat ready for this season and would love to install the gen. I can't find the damn starter!!! I even had a guy who rebuilds starters and...
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    Update on stalling '67 TBird

    No power, couldnt plane, overheated and stalled. Checked flow from outdrive. OK at idle but diminished when throttled. Installed new pump assembly. Water flowing fine. Next attempt, temp better but still no power, couldnt plane, stalled. Put in new plugs and discovered water in one...
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    high bow causing problem or problem causing high bow?

    Bought a '67 Thunderbird OMC I/O 231 GM/Buick V6. Boat idled but would pop and heat-up very quickly under throttle. Replaced the impeller and housing. Ran better, but same thing under throttle. Changed plugs and discovered a cylinder pumping water. Removed head and saw a badly damaged head...
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