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Forum: Engines 05-04-2014, 10:27 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Glad to hear it has been resolved. If truely...

Glad to hear it has been resolved.

If truely corrosion I would suspect water in the gas. Ethanol can absorb more water than old gas but from what I understand the area you live in has a high...
Forum: Engines 04-25-2014, 11:24 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
At least it is early in the season and you are...

At least it is early in the season and you are not missing out on prime boating time
Forum: Engines 04-24-2014, 04:13 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Wasn't clear that it dies with the shifter in...

Wasn't clear that it dies with the shifter in neutral, this would eliminate the shift interupt circuit.


FYI the phrase "bogs down" means looses power but not dieing. Just for future reference.
Forum: Engines 04-15-2014, 01:55 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
You could temporally disconnect the shift...

You could temporally disconnect the shift interrupt switch to see if the problem goes away. If it does them bingo replace the lower cable.

How are the bellows? This may be time to replace it all,...
Forum: Engines 04-14-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By mmwjr
No that RED button is the 50AMP circuit breaker....

No that RED button is the 50AMP circuit breaker. The shift interupt is on the shift plate that is mounted to the side of the Starboard elbow. Look for a small micr-switch in the valley of the Y...
Forum: Engines 04-14-2014, 04:06 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
5.0L should be carbed. L for 2 bbl, LX for 4 bbl.

5.0L should be carbed. L for 2 bbl, LX for 4 bbl.
Forum: Engines 04-14-2014, 11:43 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
What outdrive do you have, Alpha? Is it dieing as...

What outdrive do you have, Alpha? Is it dieing as soon as you are shifting? If so it may be the shift interupt switch (lower shift cable). This switch kills the ignition while shifting to remove load...
Forum: Engines 04-13-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 21
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Posted By mmwjr
When did it last run good in the water, this year...

When did it last run good in the water, this year or last?
Tuned it up this spring?

Check to make sure you did not mix up the firing order (wires on wrong cap terminals)
Did you replace the...
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