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    merc. 3.0 idle issues

    hey guys, got a 87 merc 3.0 recently and have run through itafter it satr for 2 years. new starter, plug, rotor, condenser, points, fuel pump, oil and filter change, fuel water seperator. to get to engine to start, has to be at 1/4 throttle, once running it will race up to ~3k rpm's and as...
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    merc. 3.o running/shifting issues

    hey guys, ok, so i was given a 17' bowrider with 3.0 merc. last week, (yes, free). brought it home, replaced the starter, coil, cap, rotor, condenser, points, fuel pump, treated the fuel, performed oil and filter change, replaced fuel/water seperator and cleared the lines. i can get then...
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    fuel problems

    hey guys, i have an '87 merc 3.0l. i recently did a full tune up, replaced the starter, installed new fuel pump (pump was badly corroded, diaphragm was severely dry-rotted) problem: engine cranks, i have good spark. NO FUEL. i hooked up an auxiliary tank directly to the inlet of the pump and...
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