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    Scott06 replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....
    I saw new fuel pump but was fuel pump pressure measured under load ? my other hobby is old cars - its a chronic issue with mechanical...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.
    I think I had to buy longer ones and cut them down a 1/4" or so When I bought it a few years back it was about $100 stainless is the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.
    Ill have to check mine out this year. I'm in fresh but I would have expected it to hold up better
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Carb tuning.
    yes some of the factory webber carbs used 3 step metering rods not sure which engines etc but there were a few. Can only think it shows...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....
    I used simple green in an u on my friends holley off his Volvo penta , cleaned it and didn’t strip the finish. Simple green is what...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....
    the idle mix screws wont make any difference how it runs at higher rpm , just indicative that something was off if it ran best that many...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Carb tuning.
    there have been a few threads - I think in this one two guys ended up wit the same tune on a vortec 4.3 ...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 2012 3.0L TKS runs great with muffs, but slow on lake....
    Correct no points or condenser in a delco est. If you are getting a good spark that jumps 1/4" gap or so then no the coil is not the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Help with early 80s mercruiser 140hp.
    Id start with a few basics use a spark gap tester to make sure your spark can jump a 1/4” gap or more. If the fuel pump was over flowing...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Loud Rattle On Startup.
    is the starter gear retracting or getting hung up? Any rocks or debris in the pump or trapped in the nozzle?
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    Scott06 replied to the thread End of Season oil changes?.
    This- if there's any water in the drive or leaks you got all winter to fix it. If you do this the engine and drive will outlast the boat
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    Scott06 reacted to Bondo's post in the thread End of Season oil changes? with Like Like.
    Ayuh,..... I do both at seasons end, regardless the hours run,...... Fresh oil in the motor, so that there's no acids or other crap...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread 73 starcraft old merc to new merc.
    I think minor cutting of the keyhole on the top corners is required. Nothing major or to worry about. Might be for the swing of the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L.
    you might be better off if the boat is on a trailer to take it to the machine shop and see if they have a machinist rule to look at the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Freeze plug part number.
    Have never seen the core plug for manifolds sold separately. you will likely have an easier time going to the auto parts store and...
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