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    MAG 350 MPI (2002) On going issue help please.

    Hey Folks, I have thrown a few parts at the problem and have had a tech working on it but he is so busy that he basically doesnt have time to troubleshoot the engine. Port engine, shaft drive. Basically the issue started with trouble starting when hot and a strong exhaust smell to the same...
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    2002 Amberjack Clarion Stereo Upgrade

    Thanks guys Thinking to try the easiest options of just speakers and deck... Cheers
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    2002 Amberjack Clarion Stereo Upgrade

    Hey Guys, I am going to do an upgrade to the installed system but am trying to figure out if there is an installed amp for this system.... does anyone know? This Additionally: Any recommendations for upgrading this system??
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    Mercruiser Mag 350 MPI (‘02) Seawater Pump Replacement Frequency

    Hey folks, Ok so I have twin 350’s in my Amberjack. I have had to replace my seawater pump assemblies roughly every say 300hrs or so. The bearing starts to leak and then we replace the front end. The mechanic that I have been working with is a straight shooter kind of guy. Always gives me...
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    ‘02 Amberjack, Mag 350 MPI - Strong Fuel Smell at idle and difficulty starting

    Hey guys... I have to check my settings but I am not getting updates of posts from the thread... but anyway. Ok so my problem does not seem to be going away at all although I have been trying your suggestions and various suggestions from other areas and have had a mechanic down to the boat as...
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    ‘02 Amberjack, Mag 350 MPI - Strong Fuel Smell at idle and difficulty starting

    Hey Guys, Thanks for the posts. I will continue to try to figure it out and give the wide open throttle a look on the next warm start. Cheers
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    ‘02 Amberjack, Mag 350 MPI - Strong Fuel Smell at idle and difficulty starting

    Hey Gurus.... I haven’t posted in some time... but I need some guidance. My Port engine is running really rich, there is a strong smell of fuel at idle and residual streaks coming out in the exhaust. (When I start the boat at the dock if I idle it for a while there a build up of oily streaks...
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    IAC I think but just curious on opinions...

    Hey guys thanks... The dont spray I assume is for into the vent right cause I painted them a few months ago... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    IAC I think but just curious on opinions...

    Hey guys, Thanks for the posts. Good to hear the positive or at least not negative response to the use of Startron. I will keep that on the go for sure based on what I have been reading it could be one of the most inexpensive long term preventative maintenance applications that I have seen in...
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    IAC I think but just curious on opinions...

    Hey Folks.... I live on the West Coast of Canada and was doing some usual pre season work. About 3 years ago when I got my boat I ran into an issue with the IAC's and changed them out. The history is not necessarily important but then it might be.... so: The Starboard engine would cut out at...
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    Engine Cleaning Question

    Hey folks, Thanks for the posts. I got in there as best as I could today to get at it. I think I have a good start to it.... I have more to do tomorrow. Nehalennia... seriously nice and clean bilge. If you saw mine you would likely puke. I have issues as my twin inboards with water...
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    Amberjack 290 (02) DC panel question.

    Hey Everyone, Thanks for the posts I was down at the boat today for the whole day working on engine stuff and decided to test my theory. I used only the Starboard battery (FWD switch) and as the Grandmaster indicated this was able to power all of my DC house items, radio, head, water pump...
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    Engine Cleaning Question

    Hey, Thanks for the posts and the good info about sourcing the cause of the belt dust. I should of mentioned that I have had the boat now for about 4 years and in the first three I went through about two belts on the starboard engine. I had checked all the pulleys and stuff and changed out...
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    Amberjack 290 (02) DC panel question.

    Hey Guys Thanks for the posts. I was curious so also phoned a dealership service department and picked his ear a bit. Apparently: (I still need to dig into the manuals to see the wiring as I still think something is not quite right but...) With the AJ's or SeaRays (assuming twin engine...
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    Engine Cleaning Question

    Hello Guru's Just a quick one. I had a thought the other day when washing my truck and doing the tires. I was using a spray and leave cleaner. (No Touch) I am sure many of you are familiar with it. Anyway this led me to google as I was thinking about all of the belt residue that I have all...
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