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    How to wire 48hp evinrude to single control

    I converted a boat to center console and got a control for the motor that has no key switch. the white side control box i did have contained the key switch ,choke, neutral saftey together. what do i need to do to run my motor , how do i wire it up to the big red plug under motor cover, oh yeah...
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    hole repair on 1977 mckee craft

    i have a 1977 mckee craft that i am starting to restore. It has numerous holes all over the hull topside that need filling in. The majority of the holes are old screw holes from accesories and trolling motor etc.. What would be the best filler that can be sanded easy to use to repair the holes...
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    2000 merc 3.0l distributor location looks funny

    i finally got my 2000 3.0l in time and now the distributor has the wires stretched hard. and the plugs from the coil are almost pointing toward the front of the engine. Did i install it wrong somehow or is this how it goes. when it is top dead center and i start the first plug wire it is about...
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    2000 mercruiser 3.0l head bolt torque spec

    what is the correct head bolt torque for the head on a 2000 mercruiser 3.0l engine with serial number starting with OL . I have read 90, 95, 130. I have them about 90 right now. but have not put the valve cover on yet.
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    Will 2.5l head work on 3.0l?

    will the 2.5l head that has the intake ports that are not seperated but open together will it work on a 3.0l. also i heard it has smaller valves is this true .
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    Merc 3.0l head swap , now wrong thermostat housing?

    I have a 2000 3.0l that had a cracked head. i got a 1992 head and had it redone. Machine shop threw out old thermostat housing and now the 92 isnt the same. My hose from the water intake is too large for the small inlet on the bottom of this housing. can i just adapt this with a fitting and it...
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    How much better is 92' oval port 3.0 head

    how much better was the 92 oval port merc 3.0l head than the other years. also is that the same head on the 2000 and up engines.
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    What year is my merc 3.0l

    what year is a 3.0l mercruiser serial # F013851
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    will 1990 merc 3.0l head work on 2000 3.0l merc?

    will a early 1990s 3.0l mercruiser cylinder head and manifold, work on a 2000 mercruiser. 3.0l engine
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    what head for 2000 3.0l mercruiser?????

    I have a 2000 3.0l merc in a sea ray 180 that needs a head. Guy sold me boat but left head at machine shop after he couldnt afford repairs they told him to repower. Im rebuilding the motor and need a head i know i have used several different heads on 3.0l in the past but this one has flat top...
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    advantage of electronic ignition on 3.0l mercruiser

    i see these kits made by pertonix and different ones to change my 87 3.0l mercruiser alpha one to a electronic ignition. what would be the advantage. it says if i use the high fire coil i can run a wider plug gap for more power. is any of this true or worth the money
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    merc 3.0l carb jets

    i have a 135 hp 3.0l with a mercarb two barrel , can i replace the 1.45mm jets in the carb with a bigger jet say 1.50mm or 1.60 mm for increased power. also how is the float level set in this carb.
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    how bad to be a hook in boat

    boat had a 1/4" distortion about 36" in from the transom in a spot 6" long would that be a hook that you guys spoke of that could be driving my boat of to each side.
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    3.0l merc bogs

    merc 3.0 bogs while i give it full throttle on the water if i let of two or three times and ease into it its fine. just went from 17p to 21p prop i guess its putting a little more strain on it. could possibly the float need adjusting in carb just rebuilt 8 months ago. new plugs and rotor cap and...
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    boat leans while underway

    1987 bowrider with a vee hull type shape with a 3.0l merc, boat will lean over bad to one side depending on which way it wants to go. the leaning was more pronounced with doel fin so took it off seem to be better put smart tabs on and adjusted to third position and i think its wose now are they...
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    17p al. to 21p st. and same rpms.

    i have an imperial deep vee bowrider with a 3.0l merc the prop on it was a beat up aluminum 17p and the boat turned around 5000 rpms at 32mph i put a stainless 21p and it still turned almost 4800 rpms and only gained 4mph. i also put smart tabs on to try and stabilize the ride and plane better...
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    flo torque thrust washer with black max prop

    can i run a black max series prop with the solid front with a thrust washer from a flo torque hub i think they are the same thickness.
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    what washers to use a one piece prop

    i have an alpha one outdrive with a prop with the replaceable hub i am trying out a friends one piece prop to see how the pitch affects my boat. do i just put on that prop with the notched brass washer in front with the tab washer then prop nut. is that all I need.
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    Plugs for a 3.0l merc i/o

    what are the best plugs to run in a 3.0l merc mine is a 1987 model that has been rebuilt the valve cover says a AC r43t i was wondering if this is what i need or a different one since technology has changed in the last 20 years.
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    What prop on 18.5 bowrider

    i have an imperial deep vee bowrider that is 18.5' with a 3.0l merc that is newly rebuilt. i have the alpha one outdrive and a 17pitch 3 blade prop right now. Im getting nearly 4800 to 5000 rpms. i have ordered the smart tabs for my boat to control some chine walking and porpoising hopefully...
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