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    Does this sound right? Mercruiser 4.3 Low Compression

    Understand. Weird because this guy has a spotless reputation, 5 stars on google with tons of reviews, and he's a real "Gearheads" mechanic. Has an amazing facility and keeps a spotless, vintage looking garage. Actually went to him because I was not pleased with the big dealer shop I was going...
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    Does this sound right? Mercruiser 4.3 Low Compression

    He said the carb was just dumping fuel and that sounds right based on how it was running before, the carb having to stay open, etc. Oil pressure was great, right where it should be even when it wasn’t running well the last time. Did seem to have some oil coming back up thru the carb when it was...
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    Does this sound right? Mercruiser 4.3 Low Compression

    Hi all - Have a 2000 Crownline 180Br with a 4.3 MC. Engine had been "stumbling" a little bit for a while this summer and then last time we had it out, would not get over 3500 rpms, and was bogged down bad. Figured carb work was in order, so dropped it off at a shop I trust. Results came back...
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