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    No Fuel in the Fuel filter

    We have a 305 228 hp mercruiser in our 1979 Formula. It does not seem to have much power getting out of the water. After planing (which is tough) it will run for a bit at wot and then just die out. Most of the time it will start right away after it dies and sometimes it has to sit a couple of...
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    Dying WOT

    We have a 305 228 hp mercruiser in our 1979 Formula. It does not seem to have much power getting out of the water. After planing (which is tough) it will run for a bit at wot and then just die out. It does not seem to be getting fuel. Most of the time it will start right away after it dies and...
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    Do you stop to help stranded boaters?

    Yesterday we had our boat out on the MISSISSIPPI. Started having some issues with it dying... not getting gas. Had the engine cover up. We literally had AT LEAST 15 boats pass us. Not one stopped and asked if we needed help. WE NEVER pass a boat that looks like it is having trouble without...
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    1979 Thunderbird Formula Leaning to the side

    I have a 1979 Thunderbird Formula 18' Had it out twice since got it. It is leaning to the passenger side. We had approx same amount of weight on each side. Moved one person to the drivers side and it leveled out. Now I have 3 people on one side and one person on the other side. So: 195 pounds on...
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    How fast should a 305 228 hp go?

    Just bought a 1979 18 foot Thunderbird Formula. with a mercruiser 305 228 hp. Starter was out when I got it. Put starter on - RUNS great (so far). When we purchased it the guy said it ran 45-50 with 4-5 people in it. Speedo says it is going 37 full throttle with 4 people and NO COOLERS OR...
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    1979 Thunderbird Formula

    We are looking at a 79 Thunderbird Formula 18' Bow Rider 305ci 228 hp mercruiser. We are told the starter is out. He went to start it up and would not start. No specifics on it yet, have appointment to look at it. Any thoughts on the boat, motor or starter issue? Are these motors or known for...
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    INFO on DELTA BOAT CO

    Can anyone tell me anything about the Delta boat co? I am looking at 1983 Delta 185 18' bow rider . I can not find a value on it in NADA. It has a mercruiser 4.0 in it guy says 185 hp. Going to go look at it. Any ideas on this boat. Looks to be in fairly good condition. He says he will take us...
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    3.0 mercruiser low compression

    I have a 3.0 140 hp mercruiser with low compression. Check read 100/75/25/0 Mechanic said has a cracked head. Will cracked head cause this???? Still ran with this problem, just not very good. Sorry If this sounds like a stupid question. Just looking for answers. Marine Motors not my specialty...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 140 hp head interchange - Needed

    I have a 1987 Sunbird with a 3.0 mercruiser 140 hp engine. Mechanic says head is cracked. Will a 2.5 120 hp fit this? Does anyone know where I can buy a 140 hp head? I have found a few remans but don't want to put $500 + into this part. Checked ebay and the 140 are few and far between. Any help...
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