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    Mercury Sportjet Pistons

    I have a Mercury Sportjet 240 M2 engine in my shop with one scuffed piston that needs to be replaced. I cannot find an oversize piston in the parts lookup or in the Sierra catalog. Do you look this up under one of the outboard powerhead part catalogs and if so which would be the correct one...
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    Code flash/alarm how to silence

    Have a 2002 Suzuki 50 HP 4 stroke. Engine would not crank. SDS software indicated CKP sensor fault. Monitor agreed with the software , flashing 4-2. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor (the later single style). The engine cranked up and runs fine . The monitor still continues to...
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    Mercury Service Manual CD

    I have been looking for a part number for a Mercury Service Manual CD and I think I found it.<br />Part #90-889765001<br />Question for someone that has access to the info.<br />Does this cover both Mercury outboard and Mercruiser and what year models are covered.<br /><br />The list price is...
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    Jet drive choices

    I was considering purchasing a jet drive boat to use on the Cape Fear River here in NC. The river is quite rocky when low. It would also be used in the tidal marshes to get to the good flounder fishing and duck hunting. What do you think is the better choice, an inboard jet drive or the outboard...
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    Jet drive choices

    I was considering purchasing a jet drive boat to use on the Cape Fear River here in NC. The river is quite rocky when low. It would also be used in the tidal marshes to get to the good flounder fishing and duck hunting. What do you think is the better choice, an inboard jet drive or the...
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    Tech guide for Yamaha

    Does anyone have a part # for the newest Yamaha tech guide, I need to order one.
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    Something slips in the driveline

    I have been working on a 1987 3.0 liter Mercruiser with an Alpha One outdrive. I installed a new forward gear and clutchdog about 2 weeks ago. The owner came back with the boat claiming that it was still jumping out of gear. Lake test revealed that it was not jumping out of gear but rpms would...
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    Constant overheat horn

    I am working on a Mercury 4 cylinder 40 HP on a Tracker aluminum bass boat. It is a 1995 model. I just finished rebuilding the engine and it has been run about 8 hours now so I know the issue is not truly overheat. The overheat horn comes on as soon as the key is turned to the on position. It is...
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    Tigershark DVA voltage and wire colors

    Can someone give me the wire colors and DVA voltage outputs for a 1998 Arctic Cat-Tigershark TS770. The Stator and CDI are 500.00+ and I don't want to make a mistake.
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    Needles won't hold, flooding IL-6

    Rebuilding carbs on inline 6 cylinder distributor ignition with backdrag carbs. Model 900 90HP. I have done everything the manuals address concerning the floats and needles and seats and still cannot get the middle and bottom carb to stop flooding gas when squeezing the primer bulb. Are there...
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    How to ID 50 HP with no ser# tag

    I have a 50 HP Force (US Marine) attached to a 1989 Playbuoy pontoon. The serial number tag on the clamp bracket is missing and I can't find a block number on a welch plug like most other engines. How can I identify this for parts lookup?
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    115 HP Hard to start

    I'm working on a Johnson 115 HP 2000 year model.<br />Model # J115PLSSB<br /><br />The complaint was hard to start. Spark and compression test were good. Appears to be mostly oil coming from carb throats. This engine has the platic carbs and the optical ignition.<br />What should I suspect VRO...
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    75 HP warning horn

    I've got a 75 HP Mariner Ser#OB249778. Owner said warning horn came on immediately after hitting big wake. What is the service manual part number, Mercury parts express does not list a service manual. Mastertech says that Mercury/Mariner manuals have gone up to 76.00 as of 2/1/2005? Everything...
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    How do you rig your shop tach for 1 man test

    One of the first things that everybody advises when trying to prop a boat is to use a known good shop tach. The only kind I know of that would allow one person to see from the helm while operating is a tach with long leads like you would see on the instrument guages. Any ideas on the subject...
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    Parts

    I found a new website for parts if anyone is interested, WWW.ISHOPMARINE.COM<br /><br />They have some parts lookup capability for those of us that don't have a dealership or microfiche.<br />Site can be a little tricky to navigate. I ordered some parts and they were here in 2 days, the...
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    Won't idle

    Just finished carb rebuild and water pump on 1986 50 HP. Will idle ok for about 2 minutes and then slowly starts to die out. Primer bulb stays firm and pumping the primer bulb does not help. When I activate the choke it will pickup.<br />I know that its a lack of fuel issue. I'm about 99.9...
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    ID engine

    I have a galaxy boat with Mercruiser outdrive Ser#A480031. The engine has a tag on top of the valve cover that says "Marine Power" P181S.<br /><br />The engine is an inline 4 cylinder. What type of ignition system is this. The problem is that it has developed a skip.
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    Inline Six Cylinder No spark on #1 and #3

    I am working on a Merc Inline 6 cyl, Serial #A935424.<br /><br />What year model is this ?<br />What is the part # for the Merc Service Manual?<br />What could caus loss of spark on 1 and 3 .<br />What is the complete ignition troubleshooting procedure for this engine?<br /><br />I have already...
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    Waterproof bullet connectors

    I have been trying to find a source for the clear rubber or vinyl bullet connectors that are commonly found on most outboards. The only place I have found that carries this particular item is Rapair. They are very pricy there. I would like an assortment pack if anyone can direct me to a...
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    Broken carb

    I have an 8 HP Evinrude 1988-Belgium. When cleaning the carb I broke the corner off the top plate of the carb where the throttle roller assembly mounts to the carb (plastic top cover).<br />Does anyone have one of these on an old one or do you know if it is available as a separate part without...
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