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    Changing the oil during winterization

    Hello, I am asking for opinions on the recommendation of changing the oil during winterization. I have read during my other studies that oil, when it sits, looses its viscosity. So why would you not just leave the oil in the engine during the winter and change it before you start the next...
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    3.0LX Temp and Carb issues

    Hello, I have a 1997 3.0LX that this is my second season with the boat. I do not know if the impellar has been changed recently but the last time out the temp was running about 160. This just seems a little higher than it used too. I thought it used to be around 140-150. Any thoughts on this...
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    Squirting Fog oil in cylinders

    Does anyone have an opinion about removing the spark plugs in a 3.0LX mercruiser after you have fogged and stalled the engine. Removing the sparkplugs and squirting a little oil down in the cylinders? Then replacing the sparkplugs. It seems that I read this some where and I did it, but now I...
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    Can't Reach WOT and Top Speed anymore

    Hello, I have 97 Sea Ray 175BR with a Mercruiser 3.0LX. When I first got the boat it would reach a Top speed of about 42-43MPH with engine taching 4800RPM. This is at the top of the WOT range. I installed new plugs and wires after it started running a little rough. Still reaching same WOT...
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    Fuel Pump Question

    Hello, I recently changed the fuel filter in my 97 Merc 3.0LX S/N 0K--- and I did not find inside the Carter fuel pump what I thought was going to be there. I had looked up on-line and found the part number for the Fuel pump fuel filter. I have the factory service manual. I removed the bowl...
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    3.0LX engine will not reach WOT

    Hello, This will be my second post now. I have a 97 Searay 175BR with a Mercruiser 3.0LX engine S/N 0K----- . I was pretty sure my Gimbal bearing was getting ready to go but I feel like it had not been greased in a while. Took it out a few weeks ago and I had a noticeable growl when turning...
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    Gimbal Bearing question

    Hello, I have an Alpha I Gen II (I think) its a 1997 Mercruiser 3.0LX engine on a 1997 searay 175. I hear a little noise only when I am turning one way. I do not remember if its right or left but I hear a slight noise from the engine/drive when turning one way and not the other. I would not...
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    Mercruiser Charging System

    Hello, I have enjoyed reading the forums here and have gathered lots of valuable information about my boat and engine. I have a 1997 Mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha I S/N 0K--- Electronic ignition. I recently found my volt gauge under the panel and cut a new hole to mount it. Now I am getting worried...
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