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    looking for correct fuel pump.

    1974 CC Model# 350FLVHP Engine# 620104. having fuel pump issues and have gone through a few. Can someone look through their microfiche and advise?
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    Fuel pump fail again!

    On 4th failed pump in 2 years. I have SB 350 i put in new 2 years ago (Sundancer 260). At that time put new Sierra pump in (i know, i know) which failed, lost pressure. Retailer would not refund, but warrantied pump with a new one. Put old (known good) pump in while waiting for warranty, got...
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    P/S squeal

    Chris, This is in a 1985 SeaRay Sundancer 260. That front accessory pic you posted will not work in this boat. As you should know, if it was the PS would be through the hull in the water. There is not that much room in the bilge. A simple google image search for 1985 Mercruiser 260 turn this pic...
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    P/S squeal

    Chris, thanks for the reply. I understand these manufacturers don't make the engines, yet everywhere you go to get parts all guys know is to lookup by application or serial number. So, when you asked for make, model and serial number, i said to myself, "here we go again!" The block came out of...
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    P/S squeal

    I have been having issues with this noise thing. First, had a chirp that i was having real issues figuring out. Aligned it within 1-3mm. finally figured out the crank pulley for PS is smaller diameter than WP pulley so, get a belt to run just from WP to PS. Chirp stopped, but now i have a squeal...
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    Problem with dual electric horns

    I purchased new horns as old didn't work. I have two sets of wires going to horns. They don't work when both are wired up. Each will work if wired only to one. I have power to both leads. When both are wired I just get a clicking sound. Thought that maybe the 5amp fuse for switch was maybe the...
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    Looking for bilge vents for 85 SeaRay 260 DA

    Anyone know where I can get these? They are 17 3/4" X 1 1/4"...
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    1985 Mercruiser 260 Thunderbolt IV, No Spark

    Ok, I have all new secondary ignition, coil, dist. wires, pickup, etc. went through flow chart I found here: http://forums.iboats.com/filedata/fetch?id=6971734. I'm at the bottom...Replace Ignition Module. Is there another test or am I done?
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    26' sea Ray Merc 260 max RPM 2900

    I have a 1985 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer. 5.7 260 few hours on new rebuild. New distributor, set 8* btdc Rochester carb just rebuilt. New fuel pump New gimble housing New upper, lower drive 1:47 ratio 16" ,19 pitch prop Not water logged. Runs beautifully, just won't go over 2900 RPM and 21 mph...
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    Help identifying Crusader engine

    I have 2 crusaders LH and RH 289's I think? One has a block #3756519 the other is 3896948.
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    Where is the search feature?

    Other forums will have a search box at the top of every thread or on top of main forum. Where is it here?
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    Engine swap & need advise

    I have a 1985 Sundancer 260 that originally had a Merc 305ci and I'm putting in a 350 from 1974. First question or problem I'm having is the oil dipstick and tube. The block is equipped to fit the larger tube that only goes in about an inch. I am using the 1985 manifolds and need the tube to be...
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    72 1150 lower unit rebuild help

    Ok, my "story". end of season had only forward gear, couldn't get out of gear. Put in storage. Pulled out of storage and found drain plug must have come out in lake then sat out in cold all winter, gears froze, rust. Pulled lower unit. Got bearing carrier out, cleaned up surface rust. Ordered...
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    72 1150 lower unit rebuild help

    Ok, my "story". end of season had only forward gear, couldn't get out of gear. Put in storage. Pulled out of storage and found drain plug must have come out in lake then sat out in cold all winter, gears froze, rust. Pulled lower unit. Got bearing carrier out, cleaned up surface rust. Ordered...
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    No start HOT!

    Having a problem starting hot and keeping running. 1976 302ci. Merc. 2barrel Rochester. ALL ignition new, including starter. Boat cranks and sometimes starts but as soon as there is any load it falls on it's face and dies. Got to a point where there was no start at all. This has happened 3...
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    Will a 1990 LU fit my 1970's model?

    There is a guy parting out a 1990 115hp and I am wondering if the LU will fit? There is power tilt/trim, wondering if that will fit too. I'd go look at it but it's far away so I thought I'd see if anyone here would know. I'm not sure of the year of my motor but I know it's pre-79, serial#...
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    How do you remove lower unit?

    Hi there! New to the forum. I recently aquired a 72 GT160, with a pre-79 Mercury 115hp. Hasn't been in the water for over 2 years but, was told it was serviced before storage. So, I put the muffs on and ran the motor. Water was coming out the prop but not at the top of the shaft. Not sure if...
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