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      jimn replied to the thread 3 cylinder 50 Idling to fast.
      As long as it has more than one carb, my recommendation about synchronization stands. However, the throttle cable is still my first...
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      jimn replied to the thread 3 cylinder 50 Idling to fast.
      Disconnect the throttle cable before doing anything else- if it settles down, make sure the cable hasn't been damaged or may be...
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      jimn replied to the thread Mercruiser Injectors Not Injecting.
      Look on the distributor for a part number. I doubt the engine has crank sensors, so you need to find out if the distributor is...
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      I don't know who the moderators are, but a longer window for editing would help.
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      IMO, it would be easy if they used the Johnson method and extended the shaft all the way to the powerhead and make it move up & down but...
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      I think you're referring to a sterndrive and I did the same think until yesterday, when I saw that this thread is for an OB motor.
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      How long is the shift shaft? It should have its own hole in the upper GC, am I correct? The drive shaft and water tube are in the same...
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      Well, crap. I confused this thread with another one regarding reinstalling a lower GC, so the diagrams mean squat- I'm sorry for...
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      I'm not trying to beat you up but why didn't you check it out on the trailer? The shifter was in neutral when you reassembled it? I...
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      jimn replied to the thread Mercruiser 2.5 cam shifting horizontally.
      If the image size is the problem and they're saved to your desktop or in a folder, hover the cursor over the file and right click on...
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower Unit trouble re-install.
      The shifter HAS TO be in Forward when doing this on a Mercury that has a 'foot' on the shift shafts. If you know that'sin Forward, it...
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      jimn replied to the thread Lower unit storage for winter.
      I cut a piece of plywood when I needed to cover the gimbal housing over a Winter and it would be easier to make for the upper gearcase.
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      jimn replied to the thread Water level stain on hull.
      If the hull doesn't look like fiberglass strands or matting in resin, it has some kind of gelcoat or paint on it. Bare fiberglass/resin...
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      jimn replied to the thread Anodes.
      If you post photos of them, we can see their condition. The anodes are a path to electrical ground (Brits call it 'Earthing) and if...
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      jimn replied to the thread my fuel gauge has stopped working.
      The large ships are really, really hard to stop when they run out of fuel so it's most critical but the puddle-jumpers under 50' get the...
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