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    1990 Force 120hp doesn't fire up

    So I replaced the stator from CDI, trigger same, got a newer flywheel, it wasn't getting spark on 3 and 4 before. So after that there is spark on all 4, I checked DVA on the stator 1-2 and 3-4 360ohms and 200V per their specs. I get spark at the wires, trigger gets 1.2V between 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4...
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    1990 Force outboard 120hp, need help on sealant for exhaust tube to separation plate

    I rebuilt the outboard and need to attach the exhaust tube to separation plate before installing the motor back. The edge is pretty thin. What type of sealant can I use?
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    I am using this boat offshore in SOCal to occasionally go to the Channel islands, yes I know it's a bowrider but it works great. I recently rebuilt the Alpha 1 gen 2 drive myself successfully. So the propeller on the boat is a 14.5x18 aluminum, not the original size which broke, one that I...
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    97 Maxum 5.7L mercruiser engine 2 barrel to 4 barrel question

    Is there a huge advantage and what does it involve. Do I need to replace the intake are there adapter plates? Can a more performant Holley 500cfm carb get the same performance? Can anyone suggest a decent not s expensive deal? Thanks in advance
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7L carburator throttle plate issue

    So I took the 2 barrel carburetor off, it is the 2 piece one. I took it all apart and when I got to the throttle plates and took out 3 screws fine the 4th of course broke inside. I did not grind the bolt ends like a moron. So I drilled it out and re-tapped with the M3x0.5mm tap. The hole is a...
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    Hydrolocked in the parkinglot

    Weird ting but yesterday I spent all day working to finish my two 2-stroke waverunners and only around 10pm I decided to go to my 1997 Maxum 5.7L to just start it and clean it a bit for the next morning. To my surprise the engine would try to crank and lock up. I thought it was the battery...
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    97 Mercruiser 5.7 wiring for the tilt/trim contol box

    Hi guys I finally got down to replacing the old 3000 Classic remote control with a new and improved CH1752P from Seastar. The wiring on the 3000 classic included he yellow/red wire, the 2 purple wire for off/run function and there are 4 more wires that go to the trim/trailer buttons. There is a...
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    97 Maxum with Quicksilver3000Classic replacement for a Seastar CH1752P wiring dilema

    Hi guys I finally got down to replacing the old 3000 Classic remote control with a new and improved CH1752P from Seastar. The wiring on the 3000 classic included he yellow/red wire, the 2 purple wire for off/run function and there are 4 more wires that go to the trim/trailer buttons. There is a...
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