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    Very irritating timing issue on 9.9

    Hopefully maybe someone has had similar issues and can point me in the right dirrection. I have a 1986 merc. 9.9 (2stroke) i've acquired it about a year ago and i've never been able to get it to run properly. Motor is like brand new, fresh water use only,very low hours. I've completely rebuilt...
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    impeller blade position

    I know this is probably a stupid question,but i was hoping someone may be able to help me out.i took my water pump off some time ago and now when installing the new one i can't remember which direction the curl of the impeller blades goes?? This is a 1987 mercruiser 165 four cylinder...
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    belt part number, or cross-reference?

    I have a 1987 Mercruiser 165, it had the alternator conversion done on it years ago. It has no power steering so it was the kit that bolts onto the side of the water pump, and has the extra pulley mounted onto the front of the balancer. This was not a homemade conversion, its the same kit I see...
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    Looking for a part number

    the engine is a 1978 penta bb140 i'm trying to find a part number or where to order the anode type ring that is in the #4"rear most cylinder" exhaust port,at the exhaust manifold??mine is pitted down to about nothing and i can't seem to find this part or a part number for it.i've looked through...
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    83 chrysler 55hp flywheel nut torque

    does anyone know the correct flywheel nut torque for an 83 chrysler 55hp model # 559v3s i've got 2 differnt manuals and both of them give a different torque but neither one specificly list my year or model number,just the horse power? also when installing the woodruff key should it be tapped all...
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    83 CHRYSLER 55hp LOWER UNIT QUESTION

    I recently aquired an 83 55hp chrysler model 559v3s with the one piece lower unit,i removed to replace the impellar,housing,drive shaft seal,prop shaft seal, and the two large 0 rings on the spool/prop shaft bearing"or so thats what the part is called in the schematics??"the large piece that is...
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    carb gasket question

    i recently bought a carb for my evinrude,it's a 1960 evinrude 40hp big twin model #rds 22 to replace the old one on it which i believe to be the original? i think it was what is considered the model A carb.manual choke you have to open the little door for.the new one i've bought is the model C...
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    over heating problem

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Water-Inlet-Hose-Connector-Fitting-Volvo-AQ-Sterndrive-/360371262138?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item53e7cd12baAll these 4 cyl. Motors tend to run hot with out a thermostat,you don't want to rig a radiator on here either.yes, it would be a cheap fix with used...
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    AQ151B/290 Oil Pan OEM to automotive repl ?

    paint the whole outside of the pan with some type of galvanizing spray paint before you paint it with a regular rustoleum or whatever type of paint you intend to use.let it dry for an hour or so then paint it.it will make a hell of a difference in how long your pan last,automotive is fine,it...
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    stabalizer se hydrofoil stabilizer

    looking at buying an XE hydrofoil stabilizer for my penta 275a was just curious if anyone had put one of these on their penta and if it fit on the cavitation plate with no issues?also was there any difference in performance.any info would be helpful.thanks
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    1986 bayliner volvo2.1 penta270 outdrive carb settings

    Re: 1986bayliner volvo2.1 penta270 outdrive carb settings i've been running a bb140 now for about 2 years and had no major problems out of it, it's a 1978 and still running strong so that should tell you about the longevity of them.if you do end up having to do a rebuild on them they're a very...
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    solex rebuild parts

    anyone know where the cheapest place i might order a couple solex rebuild kits from? looking for the jets and gaskets, i think they're sold in 2 different kits?? they are the solex downdrafts,been looking on ebay but alot of the pics. on there seem to be missing parts in the kits, looks as if...
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    transom material

    going to replace the transom in my boat sometime after this summer, the lower part has some rot from being 20+ years old and being stored outside most of its life before i purchaced it.seems to be a fairly easy one to replace after removing the engine,outdrive and a few other things mouted to...
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    275 shift cable

    My shift cable on the back of the outdrive seems to rest close to the drive bellow, vey close actually. Probably like only 1/4 inch away. Is this correct, and just the design and the way it's suppost to be?? Or is there something wrong here. Have attached pictures.thanks. also these pics. were...
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    prop

    these are pics. of the solas amita prop 15x15 on my 275 outdrive
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