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    3.0 Mercruiser clicking..

    Hi all, I have a 2003 Mercruiser 3.0 with pretty low hours; Starting last year, when I turn the key to 'start' all I get is a single click. If I keep trying, it will eventually start up, but sometimes it takes 40 or 50 tries. The battery has been replaced and charged up, and I've checked all the...
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    Best shop manual for Mercruiser 3.0?

    Hey guys, got a (semi-) new boat with a 3.0 Mercruiser that I know next to nothing about. Looks like the starter solenoid is bad (clicks when the key is turned, finally cranks over after many tries) so I gotta R&R it. Since there is no solenoid that I can see like on the old fords I'm used to, I...
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    2003 Mercruiser 3.0 clicks, won't turn over

    Hi guys, I have a 2003 Mercruiser 3.0/135hp in a SeaRay. After sitting up all winter (Yes is was well winterized!), went to start it and it just clicked (Once per key turn-to-start, not continuous clicking). Sounded like a weak battery, so I charged the battery overnight and checked the battery...
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    '03 Alpha 1 similar to '01?

    I'm looking to get a repair manual for my new 3.0 Alpha 1 and the Clymer only covers through '01, are they similar enough to use an '01 book? Or should I get the more expensive factory book?<br />Thanks to all!<br />Tom
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    New Mercruiser won't go into gear!

    Sure hope someone can help! I have a new ('03) Mercruiser 3.0L. The big button that you push on the shifter/throttle to disengage the shift (to get fast idle for startup/warmup) seems to be stuck 'in' and I can't get the thing to shift into gear, forward or reverse. Seems to be no problem on the...
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    Fuel Problem!

    '83 OMC 3.8L 4 Barrel<br /><br />This boat had not run for 3 years or so. I'm fixing it up to sell it. Drained the fuel tank, new carb, new fuel line filter.<br /><br />Took it out last weekend and it ran great for about an hour and then quit, rapid loss of power, small backfire, RPMs fall off...
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    Merc 175 goes boom...

    My cousin's 175 (Sorry don't know the year) quit on him, with some really bad grinding noises, about 20 miles offshore. At the same time his radio and GPS AND Cell phone died (You have to know my cousin to understand how this is possible).<br /><br />Anyway they looked at the engine again and...
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    83 OMC Stringer 3.8L - Alternator won't fit!

    I've really enjoyed this board and appreciate all the great advice. Thanks to all!<br /><br />Here's my own special tale of woe: I have an '83 OMC 3.8L (4barrel). It's been a great runner until around 3 years ago. The old Rochester Q-jet gave up the ghost (with some help from me, but that's...
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