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    OMC overheating problem

    Well keep us updated on what you find out with your engine, Or if you need any more help we will try to give it if we can.;) Good luck with it. By the way do you have this kind of drive?
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    1978 Mercrusier 470 2 bbl. carb. OVERHEATING--PLEASE HELP!!!

    You also could do a cylinder leak down test. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=94190.Or if needed you could uses your compression testers hose for a leakdown. you connect the air compressure hose to the compression tester hose also make sure the schrader valve...
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    OMC overheating problem

    [FYI] Also if it is the type of stern drive I think I have read about some place, You might be getting some exhaust blow by in to the water intake system in side the drive, From either from maybe a bad seal or there is a drive style out there that they say you could just add a ton of grease to...
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    1978 Mercrusier 470 2 bbl. carb. OVERHEATING--PLEASE HELP!!!

    Is it over heating on the garden hose or in the lake? And is a warning horn going off? And how hot is it getting up to before the warning horn will sound if you have one? I found some one eles say this about there Merc 470 operating temp This is just a FYI only. my 470 runs at the thermostat...
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    OMC overheating problem

    Did you have this problem before the new parts or after?
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    This is one COOL looking ride

    This is pretty cool looking.
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    is this the right prop

    On performance hulls 1 pitch is worth about 2 MPH on avarage, On your boat It would be close to say Almost 1 MPH and maybe 1 1/2 MPH per pitch on avarage. you will get a little performance out of it, But not much. Also have you tryd to trim the engine up just a little to see if you can get more...
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    Engine issues

    :) No problem glad we could help out, I hope it stays running good for you with no more problems for you. Keep in mind you will want to stay up with the engine services to keep it running good. You should be doing a service every year. And doing the rubber impeller at least every other year at...
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    Gauges

    I have a feeling you are going to need to start with all new gauges. I am almost sure faria will have the same sizes you will need to just install them. Also teleflex was used a lot also And should just fit right in also, If your gauge started with an [S] then I think that brand was bought out...
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    Crist Craft Catalina

    Hi, If the boat is a little older then it will be varry hard to find the same matching gauges, Do you know the brand name of the gauges that are on your boat? What colors they are. and the next best thing to do now a days is if you can start posting photos of you gauges every where and maybe...
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    is this the right prop

    Hi I found the merc prop selector online for you if you know your boats specks then it might be a good idea to go into this link and put in your boats detailed info if you have it.http://appcenter.mercurymarine.com/propSelector/home.do Well from my experince with this kind of pontoon with this...
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    Crist Craft Catalina

    Hi I was Just curious, Do you have engine questions or boat questions?:welcome::cheers:
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    Engine issues

    Well you will always want the fuel filter filled all the way up to the top, That is one way you will know that you are getting fuel from the fuel tank over to the filter and hopefully the pump is still sucking the fuel from the tank to the filter and also still pushing it to the carb it's self...
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    Bass Boat Crash

    This one is just funny to me.:lol::)
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    He is...The Most Interesting Man in the World!

    I could not find the one I wanted, But it said something like, It has been said the sun will stay down one hour longer the next day in case his party goes on to long the next day for Cinco De mayo.:):cheers: http://flipthe.org/happy-cinco-de-may/ This is some funny stuff they are coming up with...
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    Bass Boat Crash

    Hear are a few short videos of some boats crashing And funny stuff, 8 total videos they are not that long to watch but you have to see video # 4 if any.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0utBfPhtjg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgRQutLy9X8&feature=related...
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    hot brakes on my trailer

    The reason I asked is most of the time the brakes could be held on because if the reciever is to low on the truck, Then the front of the trailer will sit to low not allowing the trailer brakes to slide back and disingauge the master cylinder on take off espechily after a stop or coming down any...
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    1996 Evinrude 150 Overheating!!

    :) Thank you also for letting us all know what to keep an eye out for next time when we all have a problem like this one.:):cheers:
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    weird alarm

    Good to know that, Thank you for letting us all know:):cheers:
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    1996 Evinrude 150 Overheating!!

    Did this happen on the lake or on the garden hose with the muffs on? If at home you could try finding a big tank of some kind and put the lower unit in the tank or maybe a old big trash can cut down to size of some kind and fill it with water to see if you get your water psi back. That would be...
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