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    1994 mercruiser 5.0 LX carbureted ran fine, barely fired, now no start

    Did you try starting with the throttle held wide open? No pumps etc.
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    1994 mercruiser 5.0 LX carbureted ran fine, barely fired, now no start

    Yup, just join them. Could be an easy fix. Mine stopped working with immediate effect, no symptoms beforehand. Have you tried starting with throttle wide open?
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    1994 mercruiser 5.0 LX carbureted ran fine, barely fired, now no start

    You can just remove the kill switch from the equation by bypassing it. I had one go bad last year and bridged the wires to and from it to verify. Easy check to rule it out. Can't speak for the coil. Hang in there!
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    1994 mercruiser 5.0 LX carbureted ran fine, barely fired, now no start

    This. Or kill switch perhaps?
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    Fairline Corniche Props (Shaft Drive)

    Should do a bit more than that flat out. No doubt the props aren't helping. Castle Marine in Wales can sort your props or provide new. Good people!
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    Fairline Corniche Props (Shaft Drive)

    I have a Corniche and the factory drops are 22x26 3 blade on my build sheet if I remeber correctly. There is a group of owners over on FB. Someone replaced props recently and could advise on taper etc. Zum Anzeigen anmelden oder registrieren What sort of speeds and rpms do you see? I am also a...
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    Replacing impellers

    I use fairy liquid each year when the impeller goes in. Always works a treat.
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    What are these? AD31 engine

    No valves on mine.
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    What are these? AD31 engine

    Those valves route coolant to your calorifier/hot water tank and back.
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    Sorry, me again. Old(er) Volvo Petrol Engines

    What sort of boat?
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    MPM engine oil from ASAP

    I use the stuff Plum linked to in my VPs. It can be bought off the shelf here in NI. JNK Components Ltd - Car, Tractor, Lorry & Commercial Parts - Northern Ireland
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    DIY anti fouling tips please

    If you need to scrape flakey bits use this type of scraper. Expensive but way superior to the cheap ones. Also useful in many other scraping applications. Bahco 665 665 Carbide Edged Heavy-Duty Paint Scraper BAH665 | DIY at B&Q
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    can you recommend an insurer

    I am with them also. Never had to claim but always happy with their prices and policy. Over 15 years now.
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    My fletcher arrowflyte 140 sl

    Nice work. Cool boat.
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    Floating white elephant

    What were the issues?
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