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    Trying to find correct spark plug for my engine

    I have a mercruiser 3.0 alpha one (I believe Gen 2 given that it’s a 1998) and I’m trying find the correct spark plug part number for my engine. Where’s a good place to look up by engine serial number? Mine is 0L040751 and when I look it up other places two different parts numbers come up which...
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    Capri 175 with mercruiser 3.0 alpha won’t start

    I was pumping the throttle prior to prime and what is lanyard switch?
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    Capri 175 with mercruiser 3.0 alpha won’t start

    What do you mean by points?
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    Capri 175 with mercruiser 3.0 alpha won’t start

    Capri 175 with mercruiser 3.0 alpha won’t start. It’s chugging but it just won’t turn over. What might the reason be and where should I start looking for issues? Brand new boat owner here so pls be nice lol
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 mercruiser: what should I use to lube steering cable?

    How much do they run?
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 mercruiser: what should I use to lube steering cable?

    I have a ‘98 bayliner Capri with a mercrusier 3.0 alpha what should I use to lube the steering cable it is very stiff. Thanks guys!
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    What is this item sitting below my engine? Mercruiser 3.0

    brand spanking new boat owner here. What is this piece that was just sitting below my engine and what does it do? Does it belong somewhere else?
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    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    It’s an I/O. Headed home from the lake now. Where should I start with troubleshooting
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    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    It’s an I/O. Headed home from the lake now. Where should I start with troubleshooting?
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    Bayliner Capri very hard to turn and engine wouldn’t start on the water

    Brand new boat owner here. Recently bought a 1998 bayliner Capri 1750. Wheel is incredibly hard to turn similar to a car with no power steering but honestly worse. Then stopped the boat on the water to fish off for a bit and then I went to start and it was chugging but when I went to throttle it...
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