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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Engine serial is: 0K148873 I installed a new carburetor and I am having trouble tuning it. I am at sea level - 100ft above. Original Carb Part# 3310-807504A 1 (807504A) New Replacement per Mercruiser Part# 3310-8M0045397 Mercruiser told me to adjust everything the same as specs for the...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Ok so last update. I can not seem to tune the carb. I am going to start a new post. There is an updated carburetor from mercruiser but it supposedly goes from 1.55 to 1.7 jet and they said I should leave it, as it may have to do with the 1997 carb and new ethanol mixtures…??? They are not...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    The choke valve rod was hanging up on some pitting where it passes through the carburetor. I could have polished it out while the carb was on the boat (if I knew that) and kept boating. After tearing the carb down it was not it that bad of shape, but $50 for a new carb soak bucket, carb...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Thanks for the info. My carb is electric choke and it seems like it is really dirty or corroded it will not spring closed on its own. I took the carb off and have started tearing it apart to clean (it is pretty dirty inside). Some gas got on the choke valve and it started to move a little...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Right, which makes sense as once I kept trying to start it for 10 min checking this and that and then held it at 1500-2k rpm and it was able to idle, but a little rough. I am thinking a carb clean and rebuild can’t hurt so here we go. Not sure if the choke is serviceable or has to be replaced...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    0k148873 serial Well the choke was pinned under throttle arm/lever it would not move. I had to move throttle to full open just to get it to close. Then manually moving the choke it would not return on its own. I move it open it stays open I move it closed it stays closed. I just installed a...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    So the fuel pump filter bowl had perfectly pure gasoline, no water or anything otherwise. I did discover my choke is stuck open. When I move the throttle to wide open I can move the choke but the spring is not doing anything. Time to take apart the choke I guess. Any advice or direction to a...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Ok, great advice. I take all info gratefully, but one step at a time for sure starting with the most simple. I was only asking how to empty the tank if I found water. I have the pump filter combo and NO water seperator. I will check the filter bowl for water makes perfect sense, also the...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Ok thanks for clearing that up. I thought you might have meant put a rag under the cap to soak up water that might be getting in so it did not get in the tank.. Rags = No no
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Gas tank has a plastic click close cover it is the factory cover. The engine has the original factory cover. Spark plugs are brand new this was the 1st start with them. They are the factory recommended spark plugs. I did not think about water in the gas tank, but I don’t know how it would have...
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Had it out maybe 4 weeks prior.
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    I am going to check the choke plate this morning when I get started on it. Spark plugs were brand new at the time of start, and the plugs I replaced looked pristine. 1st start. Recommended plugs from the manual.
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    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    1997 Mercruiser 3.0LX engine. Manual Fuel Pump, carburetor. Boat ran great last time out. I pumped about 1/2 tank of new gas (10 Gal) got to the lake and would barely run, stalled off throttle or shook like crazy trying to stall. Old boat I thought tune up ignition: Replaced plugs, wires, cap...
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    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    Wow, ok that may have sold me. The thinner the rope the easier to cut in too so hmmm -2 for dyneema...
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    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    You might be right, Airhead has their dyneema line listed as nylon on Amazon too.. Material Field shows Nylon, description shows Dyneema. So I just read Poly E floats 100%, and nylon may not float as well depending on construction.. Definitely another reason not to buy nylon and the price is...
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    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    Yep, 2 skis and a kneeboard. We will see if anyone gets good, then might get a slalom, or wakeboard. I was reading about pressure on the rope and yeah we probably wont be reaching any limits. Thanks for the tip on cutting it up for dock lines or really just anything else.
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    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    Well no pros here, but it is listed as nylon pre stretched, low stretch rope. As opposed to high stretch nylon lol… Yeah maybe the next on I will spring for something better Poly E or Dyneema.
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    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    Thanks for your opinion. I was wondering if others think it is OK to use, so you are +1. Amazon refunded me and said to keep it or throw it out… I’d like to use it if it is safe. This is my first ski rope for my first boat, so I am a total rookie in all of this. Boat safety says check ropes for...
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    I just got this rope and it has some frays.. Think it's OK to use??

    I got this for pulling a skier, kneeboard, wakeboard. It is a 4 piece trick handle airhead wakeboard rope. It came like this damaged. Not sure how it happened. Rats at amazon lol..
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    Mercruiser 3.0 LX Mechanical Fuel Pump. I am replacing with a new one is this normal?

    Thank you sir! I just pushed a little more and it moves. Pretty stiff, but I guess it is nothing to the engines torque. Any chance you know a torque spec for these? I have the manuals but it only references 25 ft lb to bolt to water pick up pump.. Mine bolts to the block directly. I do not...
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