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Hey guys, I just bought my first boat a few months ago, its a 1994 Echelon with the 5.7L 350 Mercruiser. Iv noticed the boat has troubles starting even when it's warmed. Iv found if I pump the throttle a few times before I start it I get the best results, sometimes I have to let it crank for 5 seconds or more before it starts. Anyways iv been talking to a buddy and he said he had a similar issue but bought a new carb and this has solved the issue (he owns a nautique with the 454 big block). Doing some reading online and it looks like the Edelbrock Marine Carburetor 1409 is fairly popular carb to put on these motors. Dose any one have any experience with this option? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-1409 Iv also read I may need to buy a new manifold to use this carb/ the linkage and fuel line may be different? Dose anyone have any input on that? If you have any other ideas or know a better product I would appreciate the input as Im fairly new when it comes to these boats/ motors Thanks.