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    1991 Johnson 200HP

    Just wondering if these engines are any good? What normal problems are? Things to watch out for? the model number is J200TXEIB
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    1984 Mercury 115 EL

    1984 mercury 115 EL inline 6. I was out running WOT for about five minutes then Boat started coughing and dropped to 3500 RPM. I checked compression 125 to 130 in all six cylinders. Checked spark have spark on all six( used inline spark tester with light bulb). Changed fuel water separator, it...
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    New to me merc

    I just picked up a mercury black max 200. I think it is early 80’s. Of course the tag is missing . I did grab a serial number from the freeze plug on the top left head it was 6305370. Can anyone give me more info on this motor? What year? What model number? Thanks in advance for any help. Also...
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    Which duoprop

    I have a 1995 Carver 250 Express. Looks like a Searay. 28 O.A.L. Weighs 6100 pounds with fuel and water. I figure 7000-7500 pounds with all my stuff. It has a 260 H.P. Carbed 350 and a Sp-c1 outdrive it is a 1.95/1. It had a B-5 when I first bought it. Way over propped. I could only get...
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    Trim tab connector

    I have a Bennett trim tab set up. I replaced the pump unit. I then noticed the blue wire has popped out of the connector on the boat side.if I shove it in everything works great. Can I buy just the brass female terminal ( one of four inside the connector)? Or do I have to buy the whole boat...
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    Anyone in Ma. Want to trade Volvo duoprop B-4's for my B-5's

    I am over propped. I have a set of Aluminum B-5 duo props and I would like to trade it for a set of B-4 duo props. If your not sure if they are what you need I would be willing to meet up somewhere in the middle and we can swap props, dunk our boats and sea trial them. At the end of the day we...
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    Dynous DA-102B made out of vulcanized rubber. I need info please.

    I picked up an older Dynous inflatable cheap. Seems to be in good shape, no seam de lamination or holes. It is not cracked or even faded even though it's bright orange so I am assuming it was taken care of pretty well. The guy I bought it from said it was made out of vulcanized rubber like a dry...
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    MAP sensor question

    I have a 1994 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gipmda . I had a Jasper long block installed in december and made a deal with the mechanic to bring it in in April for final adjustments. He told me it was not idling correctly after the install so he winterized it and I took it home for the winter. I brought it to...
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    GM OBD codes 42 and 43

    I have recently replaced my long block with a remanned by Jasper. I have had other posts asking about problems on the original block. The engine is a 1994 Volvo Penta Gipmda. I cant get it to run evenly enough to set the timing. I am getting code 42 (electronic spark timing) and code...
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    Need new longblock, any good mechanics in Ma.

    I need to have my volvo 5.7 Gipmda longblock replaced does anyone know a good marine mechanic in Northen Massachusetts? I live in Salem Ma.
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    Just got word back from the mechanic and there is a knock now between 1500 and 2000

    I just got word back from the mechanic. my engine which is a 1994 volvo penta GiPMDA has a knock. The #4 cylinder had a sunken intake valve and the #3 exhaust valve was burnt. He sent the heads out to be rebuilt put it back together and there is now a knock. he says i need a new engine. I was...
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    High pressure fuel pump is to high

    I have a volvo 5.7 gipmda. I have a couple of issues, the high pressure fuel pump is putting out 18 psi. It should be putting out a max of 13 psi. I ha e disconnected the feed to the tbi and blown through it and disconnect the return line to the fuel reservoir and blown through it so I know...
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    How do you set timing

    How do you set timing on a 5.7gipmda? I have a rinda codemate, I tried to set the timing using it but the closest I could get it and still have the engine running was 20 degrees advanced.
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    How do you perform a vacuum test on a 5.7gipmda?

    I want to do a vacuum test on my volvo 5.7 gipmda. Where do you hook up the tester on the manifold?
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    took the "S" terminal off my starter and tried to crank fuel pump did not run

    took the "S" terminal off my starter and tried to crank fuel pump did not run I have a 5.7gipmda which has been hard to start since I bought it in March. It will crank until oil pressure builds then start. I got a suggestion from another forum to take off the "S" wire from the starter and see...
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    Manifold and risers are hot to the touch.

    Ok I have a new to me boat with a 1995 volvo penta 5.7gipmda. When I first started it two weeks ago it was pumping water fine and manifolds were a little hot. Some rusty water came out the exhaust on the first start up. but cleared up fairly quickly. I Was working on another problem from a...
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    Hard to start 5.7gipmda

    I have a 5.7 gipmda that is hard to start. What I have done so far is to take the s terminal off the starter solenoid and turn the key to start. I heard the fuel pump run for 3 seconds or so to prime the fuel. Then I turned it more to crank and did not hear anything. So I reconnected the yellow...
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    I need help identifying an outdrive

    I have a new to me boat with a volvo penta duoprop. I removed the tag on top of the upper gear case but can not make out what numbers are on it. What I do know is on the flame arrestor cover it has a sticker that says transom assembly DP-S (290) then two sets of numbers: 4111522228 3868299...
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    On board charger putting out 10 volts DC

    I bought a new to me boat recently. Today I hooked up electricity to the boat in my yard and checked the battery charger. It is getting 120 volts ac and it is putting out 10 volts DC to the batteries. Is this normal or should it be putting out more? It is not a smart charger. It is original to...
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    3year old gas

    I just bought a new to me boat. The previous owner told me he had it winterized at a local shop. It has 75 gallons of fuel in it(full tank). Is there any way to save the fuel or should I just get rid of it. The shop he had winterize it has a good reputation but I have no way of knowing if it was...
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