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    454 Water pump hoses

    So I had to replace one of my exhaust manifold gaskets, and while I was looking around at things that might need replacing I realized my water hoses are antiques. I have a 1988 24' Formula with a replacement Marine Power 454 that was installed in the 00s (by a previous owner.) It has a crank...
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    What carbs do I have

    I have a 89 Mercury 150 (ser# between C100861-C239552,) it was sitting up for 3 years when I bought the boat. It's on a 86 Checkmate Predictor 17'. I'm gradually getting it running correctly, but it's running really rich at idle. So rich, in fact, that it won't idle unless you give it a...
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