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    1992 115 hp Yamaha carburetor float height

    I have a 1992 V4 115 HP outboard with two carbs. Each carb has 2 floats and 2 needle valves. I have removed and cleaned the carbs but would like to set the float height. Any idea what that spec is?
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    cooling system pressure check

    Other than checking the cylinder compression (on another thread) I am also testing the cooling system for a possible leak. I got a loaner Stant style pressure tester from Autozone and then checked online for directions on how to use. (http://ww2.stant.com/repository/documents/JB-1164_20091.pdf)...
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    Crusader 8.1L compression test?

    What is the correct procedure for doing a compression test on an 8.1L EFI engine? On an engine with a distributor you would disconnect the high voltage center wire at the distributor and ground it. Since this EFI engine has coils for each cylinder, should I just disconnect the spark plug...
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    Marine Power 454 distributor rotation?

    My dock neighbor has Marine Power 454 carbureted engines and is having a some problems with the starboard engine which is reverse rotation. Does the distributor also rotate in the opposite direction as compared to the port standard rotation engine? I know he should only have to remove the cap...
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    Crusader 8.1 V-drive Coupling

    I am in the process of replacing the coupling on one of my Crusader 8.1L V-drive engines. I was able to remove the old coupling using a wheel puller I loaned from Autozone. What is the best procedure for installing the new coupling on the shaft? Should I coat both surfaces with anti-seize...
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    8.1L exhaust gaskets

    Perhaps someone can explain the purpose of the wing plates used between the manifold and riser, and riser to elbow on the 8.1L Crusader engines with heated risers. The diagram I have seen shows a pass-thru stainless steel wing plate sandwiched between two gaskets. Since the riser and manifold...
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    Mercury 350 help

    Several years ago my son picked up a Mercury 350 (35hp) and it has been in storage ever since then. Never used by him. We don't have an Operator's manual and I can't even figure out how to remove the cover. I also have no idea what year it is. The only serial number I have found is 2258146...
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    CrankcaseFront cover oil seal

    "I have a slight oil leak at t "I have a slight oil leak at the front of one my 1990 Crusader 454 engines. It is probably from the crankshaft seal. The Crusader manual says it can be replaced without removing the front cover by removing the belts and pulleys, removing the tortional damper...
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    Proper location of fuelwater filter

    "My 1989-90 454 Crusaders have "My 1989-90 454 Crusaders have a fuel water separator filter mounted on the engines between the tank and the mechanical fuel pump. The Rochester Qjets also have a filter inside the inlet fitting. I seem to remember reading posts (Jeff or Rick?) indicating that...
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