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    One side steaming more than the other

    I normally run them around 22-2300 and they both steam normally (minimal) but suddenly the port side steams excessively unless I back off to around 17-1800. They normally run around 170-180 degrees but now the port side runs 180-190. The throttle setting has not changed, meaning it does not need...
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    One side steaming more than the other

    Hello, I have a Searay 390 with twin 3208's and the port side is steaming excessively more than the starboard side. The seawater intake is clear and the impeller is new. The sea strainer is also clear. The engine is running about 10 degrees hotter than normal too. I have checked the exhaust...
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    main power solenoid 3208's?

    Hello, I have a Sea Ray 390 with twin 3208's and there is a large solenoid mounted on the bulkhead between the two engines that needs to be energized in order to start the engines. This solenoid is is not working and I am having a hard time finding a replacement. Does anyone know what it's...
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    What are these DTC's? SPN 699, and SPN 701

    I have a 2013 Volvo Penta V8 300 that won't start. I am getting no power to the coil thus no spark. Diacom software shows 2 DTC's; (1) SPN 699 Aux PWM Driver 3 (2) SPN 701 Auxiliary I/O 1 Any body know what these mean? Does the coil get it's power through the ECM or directly from the ignition...
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    Need help with 1998 Volvo Penta 7.4 GI

    Need help please! I have been working on a friends 1998 7.4 GI and we are at the point of pulling each other's hair out. We have replaced every sender, sensor, and everything except the wiring harness and nothing helps. All new TPS, IAC motor, IAT, MAP, injectors, fuel pumps and lines, fuel...
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    EMERGENCY looking for Don S.

    Hi Don, mark hoyt in ketchikan here. Need help please! I have been working on a friends 1998 7.4 GI and we are at the point of pulling each other's hair out. We have replaced every sender, sensor, and everything except the wiring harness and nothing helps. All new TPS, IAC motor, IAT, MAP...
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    5 hp force compression

    Does anyone know what acceptable compression reading is for a force 5 hp outboard?
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    mercruiser 4.2 litre diesel problems

    Hi all, Can anyone give me an idea as to why my CMD 220 smokes so much with the manual cold start lever in the off position? It does not smoke at all if it is left in the cold start position, but as soon as I flip it off, it smokes like crazy. Also, the engine runs alot smoother with the cold...
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    Mercruiser 4.2L IDI 220, smoke and low power issues

    Hi all, Can anyone give me an idea as to why my CMD 220 smokes so much with the manual cold start lever in the off position? It does not smoke at all if it is left in the cold start position, but as soon as I flip it off, it smokes like crazy. Also, the engine runs alot smoother with the cold...
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    What is the proper gear ratio?

    I have a Bayliner 2859 classic, I have a 4.2 litre CMD diesel rated at 220 hp that i want to put in it and i want to put a Bravo III on it. My question is what would be the right gear ratio for it? The boat weighs around 8500 lbs fully loaded. Is it better to leave it as a Bravo II, or will I...
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