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    888 overflow has reservoir connected to it

    My Merc 888 has a braided tube threaded into the oil vent port connected to a container mounted on my transom inside my boat. Are there any pros and cons about that set up or should I just go back with a plug and forget the container? None of the descriptions in my Mercruiser repair manual show...
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    Engine bogs after 3700 rpm

    I installed a rebuilt Sierra, R2/2GC carburetor on my Ford 302 ( 888 merc). It runs great below approximately 3500 -3700 rpm but when I try to push it to well above 3500 rpm it will start bogging down to the point I have to pull back on the throttle to keep it from cutting off. I can run it for...
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    Yam 90 on tunnel 18ft only gets 3800 rpm wot

    I've got an 18ft G3 Tunnel I've got an 18ft G3 Tunnel with a 90 2 stroke Yamaha. Dealership installed 4 blade SS prop with a (17 pitch I think). I only got 30 mph at 3800 rpm max. I borrowed a friends prop off his 60 hp yamaha and now I get 34 mph at 5200 rpm. Is this where I should be or can I...
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