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    3.3 Mercury

    Serial number is OD977137. Trying to determine correct year and find out where a person might acquire a owners manual for same. Thanks in advance.
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    fuel mixture. 1989 Evinrude 6.5 hp kicker

    Sorry for the lack of info but need to know what the recommended oil to gas ratio is for a 1989 Evinrude 6.5 hp kicker. Tks
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    Related problems

    "Boat is a mixture of differen "Boat is a mixture of different components. 1974 Fibreform 24 ft. Originally was a 302 with MR drive but is now a 351W of unknown vintage married to a Alpha One from early 90`s.Just installed new risers and manifolds (Osco). Overheating problem gradually getting...
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    1984 E60ELCRE

    "Looking for a breakdown ( "Looking for a breakdown (picture) of the impeller and water pump . Can`t seem to find it."
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    Trim reservoir

    Is the trim reservoir under pr Is the trim reservoir under pressure when you operate the trim up or down?
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    Trim troubles

    "I know this subject has been "I know this subject has been addressed to some extent but I believe my problem is slightly different. Info first. 1974 Fibreform recently updated from a 302 to a 351 marine rebuilt. Leg recently replaced with a approximately 1990 alpha 1also a rebuilt. Ok, it...
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    Carb questions

    "Presently have a 2bbl on a 35 "Presently have a 2bbl on a 351 ford (Merc233).Was the Merc 255 the same only with a 4 bbl? Next question, If cruising a 3000 rpm would a 4 bbl be running on 2 or 4 venturies? The reason I`m asking is that almost 10% power increase would make quite a...
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    Water in outdrive oil

    "Problem started when I had a "Problem started when I had a local marine repair shop replace my lower shift cable.Last fall, when I changed the oil in the drive, I noticed it was a tan color. Checked it again after a couple trips out and it was not as bad but starting to show signs of water...
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    Torque specs

    I am in the process of install I am in the process of installing new manifolds and risers (Osco) on my 351 windsor (Mercruiser 233). I have tried multiple times to download the manual and have had no luck. Can someone please advise the torque specs for both the manifold bolts and the riser...
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    Prop comparison

    "I have two different props th "I have two different props that the previous owner of my boat gave me. The one I have been using is the 48-66450 A4 which I believe is a 14.25 inch , 17p . This prop has very wide blades. I also have a 48-36016 A4 which I presume is similar in performance but...
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    Ring gear replacement

    "Friend has a 95 24 ft baylin "Friend has a 95 24 ft bayliner cierra with the 5.7 litre chev motor. He is missing some teeth on the ring gear and has been told that to change the ring gear he must remove the out drive and pull the motor to replace it. Have looked and it seems that if one...
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    Radiant heater

    "I have a mercruiser 233 in th "I have a mercruiser 233 in the 24 ft fibreform to the left.Ford 351W. A plumber friend of mine has taken a commercial grade hot water radiator and adapted it to fit the 1 inch lines I have on my closed cooling system. He has intalled two valves, one that is on a...
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    Confused

    "Couple of questions. If you "Couple of questions. If you have a problem with a motor dying when shifting out of gear, how come it doesn`t die going into gear? How come the problem only occurs when the boat is in the water but never dies when shifting when idling with the muffs on in the...
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    Learning experience

    "In previous post, I mentioned "In previous post, I mentioned a problem with motor stalling when shifting out of gear. Older boat has the single lever with a push-pull button to disengage shift cable for throttle only so dropped the side panel off where it is mounted and stuck a meter on the...
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    2 new problems

    "Took my 74 351W powered boat "Took my 74 351W powered boat out today and have two new problems. First, when going from forward to neutral, half the time the engine will die. When going from reverse to neutral it dies every time. The lock out switch that prevents you from starting in gear is...
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