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    5.7 mercruiser carb question

    The boat is in 2001 bayliner, i believe the motor has been rebuild since new but should be same motor as new. Its a bravo 2 outdrive Motor is CLOSED COOLING so might make a difference brand new t stat at 160 deg. carb is brand new, just got rebuild by a respected carb shop in lake havasuu...
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    5.7 mercruiser carb question

    So i have a 5.7 merc. 250 hp (basically a small block chevy), 2 bbl carb with a electric choke that opens slowing and does not depend on temp, just time. I have a 160 degree thermostat that i have changed and it did not change the warm up times. Im not sure what TKS is vs RWC? Is there a intake...
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    5.7 mercruiser carb question

    Thank you for the suggestion. I think im going to have the motor rebuild and give this option a try. The mechanic that I have doing the rebuild recommended similar solutions. Said that a different intake and carb could be the solution, as there are intakes that allow warmer air to pass through...
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    5.7 mercruiser carb question

    Hello everyone, I have a 5.7 Mercruiser 350 with a 2 bbl carb making 250 hp (according to the HP label on intake) I live in Alaska and when I bring my bayliner down to the water I am always having trouble warming up the motor. Sometimes it takes 20 -30 mins to get the motor "warmed" up enough...
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