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    1992 mercruiser 3.0 idle issues

    All I've done with the distributor was loosen the bolt and adjust the timing to 8degrees at idle. Can you run me through servicing the points and checking for dwell
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    1992 mercruiser 3.0 idle issues

    Carb was sourced from a company here in winnipeg. It does have the points ignition system. Spark plugs came out all used and old but none had the clean look of water in the cylinders. Engine oils dirty but no signs of water in it. All the carb gaskets are new so what other gaskets are prone to...
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    1992 mercruiser 3.0 idle issues

    185/175/175/175. Serial is 0d428115
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    1992 mercruiser 3.0 idle issues

    I have a 3.0 that i cant get to idle properly, it will run only when throttle is increased. Ive checked the following. Compression is good and even across the board. Good spark/new spark plugs Drop tested each cyclinder and they all drop the RPM so its firing on all 4. Im running it off a Jerry...
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    1983 mercury inline 6 no fuel #5 cylinder

    Ah gotcha probably a reed then. Can you see the reeds through the intake
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    1983 mercury inline 6 no fuel #5 cylinder

    New to me motor did not come running. Compression is okay but had no spark on #5 cylinder. New switchbox and it has spark on all 6 cylinders. Rebuilt the carbs with new gaskets and seals and all New lined and tank, New plugs. Motor would not start with idle timing set to 4 atdc. Only will idle...
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Also is there suppose to be a zip tie or something to tighten the top of the bellow to the shifter?
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Franz marine in Missouri. As stated in above posts
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    I ended up just finding the bellow and not the new plate with the style of shift oil seal
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Seal will be here this week just a question instead of just doing it. Do I need to lift the plate out and pound the seal out from the bottom or am i able to pry and replace from the top
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Was 120 cdn shipped
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Franz was the man and sourced me a bellow. Thanks for the replies
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Is it Franz marine in Grandview Missouri? Or is this a contact on this forum?
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow

    Confirmed leak at the shift bellow. I'm assuming from looking at the part diagram that the bellow is also the oil seal for the shift shaft. Can't source the part oem or aftermarket. Any one try and use rtv on this bellow? I know it's not a great fix but if I can't find this bellow I'm resorting...
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    1990 force 125 shift bellow leak

    Have a confirmed leak at the shift shaft bellow. Cant find the part anywhere or any aftermarket. It looks like this bellow is also the oil seal for the shift shaft. Any one have a fix for this? Rtv or something?
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