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    1991 vxr any common problem ares on these skis?

    I just purchased a 1991 VXR and would like to hear if this ski has any weak links on it? I know most manufactures have flaws here and there,and i'm just looking to hear if there is anything that wears out more than usual or breaks etc.
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    1991 Yamaha VXR gas tank pressure?

    Should the tank of a 1991 VXR be vented oris it pressurized? I removed the fuel lid(where you fill the gas) and it had pressure built up in it,because I could hear it escape. I just purchased the ski and it has a dead cylinder and I was trying to figure out why.I have yet to pull the motor and...
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    Sea Doo XP's good skis?

    Are there any weak points or common problems with these skis? I am looking to pick up a cheap ski and they seem to be around $1500 for about 1996's. I know a lot of people don't like Sea Doo's but what is the reason for this?
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    1992 Johnson 115 SPL running problem

    Idles good,seems to run good for about 60 sec or so from start to full throttle then bogs out and has no power till you lug it around a but or shut it off then you get about 60 sec of full throttle running again. I know nothing about Outboards but was a motorcycle mechanic for 8 years,so I have...
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    1996 4.3 marada ignition buzzer always on.

    When I run my 1996 marada the buzzer when you turn the key on,stays on.Any Ideas?
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    Ebay starters?

    I just burned up a starter and was looking on Ebay and seen a guy selling starters for my 1996 4.3 Mercruiser for around $65. It states they are "marine" starters and the guy rebuilds all sorts of starters but do you think this is legit or is it to good to be true? The listing says nothing about...
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    Timing issues 4.3

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 4.3 liter and it doesn't like anything under 15 deg BTDC to run. The problem is I replaced the motor(it was a 1995 motor with the steel timing cover)with a newer one (1999) that has the plastic cover and there is no timing marks on it.My damper is not degreed,so I...
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    4.3 temp question

    My 1996 4.3 doesn't seem to heat up on the flush hose,is that normal? I havent put the boat in the water yet,I'm trying to make sure I'm not going to have a problem when I do,so every little thing i'm trying to go over.I don't know if it will build any heat in the lake because I only have ran it...
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    Wiring question 1996 4.3 Mercruiser 2BBL

    I have a 1996 Marada with the 4.3 Mercruiser 2BBL and the motor wiring harness has 1 black wire with a loop end that just hangs free. I thought it was a ground wire at first so I grounded it none of my accesories (blige,blower lights etc.) would work.As soon as I ungrounded this mystery wire...
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    Special zip-tie for shift cable bellows?

    I was told to use a special zip-tie available from any boat dealer but I can't remember what the zip tie was designed for,so I can ask for it at the dealer???
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    1992 Johnson 115HP power trim question.

    My boss doesn't have access to the net,but ownes a boat with a 1992 Johnson 115 and can't seem to figure out the power trim(he just purchased the motor). How does the power trim work? Does it have a seperate pump that mounts in the boat? I have owned 3 boats all were I/O's and know notta about...
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    Setting timing on 4.3 Thunderbolt IV

    The Seloc manual(I know they suck) says to first set the dwell.What is dwell? I thought it was something to do with points,not HEI (I know nothing about points). I assume it is a misprint of some sort? Can anyone walk me through setting the timing on the Thunderbolt IV. Don't you just start the...
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    1996 mercruiser 4.3 gen 2 power steering fluid?

    What do I use for power steering fluid? Will ATF work like a car or do I have to buy Mercruiser fluid?
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    mercruiser upper shift shaft seal update?

    What year did Mercruiser start using the better bushings and seals on the upper shift shaft? I have a 1996 and the bottom bushing seems sloppy,is that normal? The cable didn't look like it had any water in it,but the u-joint bellows had a very small amount in between the bellow ridges.
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    Gimbal bearing install with bellhousing on?

    Why does the manual say to install the gimbal bearing with the bellhousing on? Wouldn't it be easier to do it with the housing removed? I thought as long as it is going in straight your all good. Someone please enlighten me on the thought behind the manual. Has anyone done them with the housing off?
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    4.3 Riser gasket question

    I purchased a set of riser gaskets at a marina and the guy have me the gaskets that have 4 openings in them for the water passages. The old gaskets off of my risers had 2 openings slotted out then 2 small holes for the other slots, will this be ok? My risers have 4 slots all the way around but 2...
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    4.3 liter plastic timing cover no timing marks?

    My motor has only one line on the timing cover and one on the balancer how do you time it? I know about jumping the wires for the base timing,I just am not sure about the timing marks because they don't exsist.My old motor had a steel chain cover and it had the timing marks.Should I just measure...
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    Quicksilver perfect seal equivalent?

    What can I use for the threads on the cylinder head bolts? I know the manual says to use perfect seal,but the nearest marine store is 45 minutes from my house.I'm installing heads on my 1999 4.3 Vortec.
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    Best sealant intake gasket ends?

    What is the best thing to use on the block part of the intake that will not leak?(4.3 liter chevy)
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    4.3 oil pump question

    Should I get a high pressure oil pump or just go with a stock replacement? How about a high volume? The motor I am using had a remote oil filter,so I just removed it and installed the threaded fitting from my old motor so the filter would be a direct screw on like before,the question I have...
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