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    mercruiser engine problem

    hi guys i need some help. first off my engine was running a little hot so i thought i would change the oil, impellor, and drive unit oil. i thought the reason for it being hot was this. does anyone know of any other reasons the engine could be running hot? second, after changing all that...
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    mercruiser question

    i just bought a new boat and it came with a 3.0l 2006 alpha mercruiser. i need to add fluid to something called the drive lube. what does that do and what kind of fluid do i need to add? it seems to be a blue color. also would anyone know which manual i need to buy for my motor. thanks.
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    warmup lever

    ok guys something happened to my idle lever. i am running twin 30hp 4 stroke 2003 evinrude motors. one side, when i put the warmup lever up the choke part in the motor doesnt move. its suppose to bend to let the gas in but it barely moves. how do i adjust this to make it sensitive again...
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    gas tank

    thinking about buying a used 1989 larson dc228 22' boat with inboard motor. What kind of gas tank does this boat have? is it made out of fiberglass? thanks.
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    ripping out the deck

    hey guys i was thinking of changing my fuel tanks in the deck and needed some advice. we have 10% ethanol here and i was wondering if a stainless steel tank would be the best for that. second since i am a beginner would it be safe for me to figure out how to cut the deck put the new tank in and...
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    running at full throttle, fiberglassing

    hey guys two questions 1. i have twin 2003 evinrude 4 stroke 30 hp motors. the manual does not say what the rpms should be for full throttle. one runs at 5000 rpms and the other 4,700 rpms. is this the max i should run them or can i adjust the motors to go higher for more hp? also by any...
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    engine dies when put into gear, why???

    hey guys i have a evinrude 30hp 2003 4 stroke outboard and when i put the engine from neutral into low gear and leave it the motor vibrates hard then dies out. i played with the idle but it didnt help. for example, when i was fighting a fish i slowed the motors down leaving it just in gear...
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    2003 evinrude 30hp 4 stroke

    hey guys any help would be greatly appreciated. first my engines take a while to start, if i choke it and use the warm up lever it takes about 20 cranks before it starts. my uncle was saying maybe we need to open up the jet in the carb, but its not adjustable bc of the emissions standards...
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