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    Power trim motor getting no power- not operating - no clicking

    Hello- a total newbie dealing with power trim issuess... working perfect all season-then nothing yesterday. No clicking of the relays either. I hot-wired the trim motor and it worked perfectly. I replaced the relays - of course no go. I put a volt meter on the blue/green leads, nothing...
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    How to winterize a non-running Merc 3.0 engine?

    Hello all- I have a Merc 3.0 Alpha One that is not currently running. My local mechanic took it apart to diagnose water in the oil and found I spun a ring in one of the cylinders which scored it and hence prescribed a rebuild...but no way I can afford it at this time. I'd prefer to buy a...
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    how to replace belt on '96 Merc Alpha one 3.0?

    Last year saw tips offered on how to replace p/s belt on Merc Alpha 1 3.0. It is near impossible and folks gave some visual instructions. Need to lift up engine to get around mount? Anyone who can reply with instructions... much appreciated! Thank you!
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    '96 mercruiser 3.0 - stalling at 5-10 mph speeds

    1996 Rinker 180 - Merc Alpha One 3.0- Just got her in for the season after running perfect last summer. She starts and idles fine- when engaging into slo speeds - she stalls. Runs perfect at higher speeds. Just when I am starting off in "no wake zone", keeps stalling as I try to accel. If...
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    How do I replace V-belt on Merc Alpha one 3.0?

    I snapped the P/S belt and I have been told I have to unmount the motor to get he new belts on. Any advice as to how best to do this? My marine mech. quoted me $185 to replace a belt! I need to figure it out! PLEASE HELP! Kevin
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