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Not getting the carbs cleaned correctly is a definite possibility! When you say pickup tubes - are you referring to the small fuel lines that run to each carb, or something else? If it's those small fuel lines, what's the best way to clean them? Pressurized air? Carb cleaner? In regards to the...

Ok...finally had some time to put in to the boat this weekend (been a crazy few weeks at that place that pays the bills). I finished rebuilding the one carb that was leaking, cleaned the others out. Did a Link & Sync (to the best I could figure out). Put a new in-line fuel filter in, as I had no...

So, if I haven't mentioned it, outboard mechanic work is completely new to me. I have the OEM Service Manual, and was looking up the timing procedure. Everything in there shows the motor running, and being brought up to temperature, operated at a certain RPM, etc. Is there another procedure to...

Happy Monday everyone! I was able to put some time in to working on the ol' boat over the weekend. I went out and purchased 2 new batteries, and installed them. Had great voltage everywhere, so I decided to try a test fire. After pumping on the primer bulb, it never got 'hard', just kept...

Thanks for the recommendations! I'm in NJ. I didn't check for spark, but will definitely give that a try this weekend. If spark is there, I'll check compression. When trying to turn over, it seemed a bit sluggish. It would turn give a good turn, then weaken up a bit, then turn again. I would...

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Morning Everyone! New guy here...I recently acquired an 88' V20 Steplift from my Grandfather. It has an '88 2.0L SeaDrive on it. The boat/motor were perfect for him for years. My g'mom got sick, so the boat sat for a few years (4-5). About 3 years ago, my cousin attempted to put it in the water...