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mercury 175 sport jet

  1. kaylix

    Fuel Delivery 175 XR2

    I'm looking for someone to verify or correct my understanding of fuel delivery. Before I start buying parts randomly LOL! 1. With the key in the Accessory Position (engine not running) the Electric Fuel Pump should not run? 2. Cranking a cold engine the Electric Fuel Pump should delivery fuel...
  2. kaylix

    Fuel Line Configuration - 175 XR2

    I removed and cleaned the fuel pump and bought a new diaphram kit. The new kit, from Mercury Marine with manual dated 1999. Also, I am changing fuel lines and installing a new electric fuel pump (the old one was disconnected from the engine). Here are my questions: 1. The Diaphram kit did not...
  3. J

    I CAN'T DRIVE 55!!

    I have a problem folks! My newly purchased 175hp '99 Sugar Sand Tango will only hit about 37mph! Apparently as we discovered yesterday, it's still fast enough to toss my 13 year old daughter right off the side into Vallecito Reservoir.....🤣 But seriously, it advertises as being able to hit a...
  4. C

    1997 Mirage Sport 175, overheated engine

    The 175 V6 engine on my Mirage Sport overheated last year and ingested saltwater. The spark plugs were rusted a few days later when the dealer was checking it over and am pretty sure one or both of the heads are warped. The boat and trailer are in nice condition for its age but I'm confused...
  5. D

    Jet Boat fuel problems after replacing switch box

    Okay, looking for some advice. I have a 2000 Sugar Sands Tango with Mercury 175 Sport Jet Drive. Recently I was having trouble starting it and we traced the problem to the Switch Box. I replaced both Switch Boxes with new ones from CDI Electronics. This solved the issue with the spark plugs not...
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