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    Mercruiser 3.0L Bogs down around 1800RPMs

    Engine runs fantastic out of gear throughout the RPM range. However when in gear and coming on plane it bogs down around 1800 RPM's or so only for a few seconds then it comes out of it and runs fine. Also when shutting the engine off sometimes it still tries to run. Every once and awhile it...
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    Tune-up Suggestions for Mercruiser 3.0L

    I find once I get the engine started it operates fairly well. However sometimes I have some issues starting it. Looking at the plugs and wires I'm confident they need replacement. Can someone point me to a good link for a tune up kit? I'm thinking wires and plugs. Should I look at an...
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    Missing Tube?

    Just bought a used boat. The engine and outdrive is an Alpha One 3.0 Liter. Checking over the engine I see that above the carb there is the Air Filter? It sits under the actual Alpha One plate describing serial numbers etc. Well off of this air filter is a tube connection which isn't...
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