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Forum: Engines 07-29-2016, 04:13 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Yes you should see it squirt so the accelerator...

Yes you should see it squirt so the accelerator pump is not working or the ports are clogged.

Have no idea about the level in the filter as I have not paid that much attention when changing mine.
Forum: Engines 07-27-2016, 10:03 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Well just roll that ball out of here.:rofl:

Well just roll that ball out of here.:rofl:
Forum: Engines 07-27-2016, 04:23 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Common solution, also they make one ball less. :p

Common solution, also they make one ball less. :p
Forum: Engines 07-27-2016, 11:47 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
That's the anti-siphon valve to prevent fuel from...

That's the anti-siphon valve to prevent fuel from being sucked out of the carb back into the tank when not running. Yes they fail either by blocking fuel flow or stick open. I would replace it.
Forum: Engines 07-15-2016, 07:25 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
It is a new member, a spamming one. The site...

It is a new member, a spamming one. The site police are a little slow on the draw addressing this one.
Forum: Engines 07-14-2016, 11:24 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
The brass sleeve is reusable. B.O.A.T. =...

The brass sleeve is reusable.

B.O.A.T. = Break Out Another Thousand (Boat Buck)

But I like Bring On Another Task :D
Forum: Engines 07-13-2016, 11:18 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Yes it can and the engines back pressure will...

Yes it can and the engines back pressure will suck it into the cylinder. From there it would need to leak down past the rings to get into the oil which is possible. Do you have steam coming out the...
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 05:06 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Correct on the primary being the choke plates. ...

Correct on the primary being the choke plates.

I forgot have you removed the fuel filter and poured the contents into a glass jar to look for water?
Forum: Engines 07-10-2016, 04:17 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
The vent is high enough that water should not get...

The vent is high enough that water should not get into it. If I recall you have owned this boat for years without this issue and the vent has always been in this location.

The upper plates are the...
Forum: Engines 07-08-2016, 12:11 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Ok the new unit has white/red and white/green...

Ok the new unit has white/red and white/green wires just like the origional connections. The only addition is the black wire that connects to ground.
Forum: Engines 07-07-2016, 12:52 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
I believe so as the one you have is no longer...

I believe so as the one you have is no longer made.

The new one will come with instructions on how to install it.
Forum: Engines 07-07-2016, 10:36 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
You got it.

You got it.
Forum: Engines 07-06-2016, 11:13 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
These are know for thermal interminint issues.

These are know for thermal interminint issues.
Forum: Engines 07-06-2016, 11:02 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
From talking with fellow boaters and their issue...

From talking with fellow boaters and their issue the ignition sensor in the distributor is much more common than the amplifier.
Forum: Engines 07-06-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,794
Posted By mmwjr
Where did you get the new pump? You should...

Where did you get the new pump?

You should be able to get one that does not require re plumbing the fuel lines.
Forum: Engines 07-04-2016, 03:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,794
Posted By mmwjr
Yes on the distributor its a vent. There is...

Yes on the distributor its a vent.

There is no vacuum advance on a boat as it operates at constant high rpms.

A marine carb should not have a vacuum port. Try putting you finger over it when...
Forum: Engines 07-03-2016, 10:33 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
A 1989 5.0 would have a mechanical fuel pump, I...

A 1989 5.0 would have a mechanical fuel pump, I would perform a pressure test on it. It should be 6 - 7 psi, you'll need an adaptor that inserts between the fuel line and carb input that has a nipple...
Forum: Engines 07-03-2016, 03:41 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
You will need to test while the fault exists to...

You will need to test while the fault exists to find the issue.

Electric parts get hotter while running at higher rpm than sitting at idle.

Have you tried letting it idle at the dock for 30...
Forum: Engines 07-02-2016, 04:03 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
See post 2 for likely causes. Go to the documents...

See post 2 for likely causes. Go to the documents tab to get your merc manual which has the troubleshooting guide.
Forum: Engines 07-02-2016, 03:04 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Ok that is the newer TB IV.

Ok that is the newer TB IV.
Forum: Engines 07-02-2016, 02:43 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
If your engine still has the plastic cowl over...

If your engine still has the plastic cowl over the flame arrestor it should say it on there.

Is the module a square block about 4x4x2 inches? If so old style TB IV.
Forum: Engines 07-02-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,794
Posted By mmwjr
Sunder dieing would be an electrical issue. Bad...

Sunder dieing would be an electrical issue. Bad coils or ignition sensor in the distributor are know for this type of fault. You'll need to troubleshoot these using the merc guide next time it...
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