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  1. andrewterri

    Timing Mercruiser 3.0

    I am trying to set my timing by following slow_boy's excellent write up. The problem is the "tab" on the engine which contains the timing marks is rusted. I can still see the timing marks or points, looks like about six shark's teeth, however, the writing is gone so I can not tell what degree is...
  2. andrewterri

    Lost with new carburetor

    Still fighting with the old boat. I have a 89 mercruiser 3.0. The old carb would run great at speed but would not idle and was hard to start. I ordered a new carb from i5 and now it idles better but bogs at high speed. There is no high speed jet to adjust. The boat is smoking which leads to to...
  3. andrewterri

    lower unit installation problem continued

    I am starting a new post since the last one is kind of old. I have a 89 searay 3.0 alpha one. I was not able to get the outdrive on to began with but with everyone's help I was able to get the alignment correct which was my problem. When I went to the lake last week I was still hearing a ticking...
  4. andrewterri

    Thoughts on mercruiser 4.5

    My wife and I are thinking about getting a boat with the new Mercury 4.5 liter and I am looking for any input you guys might have. We are upgrading from the 3.0 and want a 20+ foot boat. there will be 2 adults and 4 kids on board. All we do is wakeboard and the kids tube. Max boat size would...
  5. andrewterri

    Interrupter switch problem

    While many of you are helping me with alignment problems in another post, I discovered yet another issue while out at the lake today testing the boat. I just replaced the lower shift cable because the old one was causing the interrupter to stay engaged. The new cable is OEM and adjusted to the...
  6. andrewterri

    lower unit installation

    I changed my gimbal bearing and lower shift cable today. Alignment is good and depth of tool matches same depth as old bearing. I checked and the new bearing fits the drive shaft prior to installing, however, now the lower unit will not go on. I have about an inch to two inches before it fits...
  7. andrewterri

    Engine drain plug hole rusted over threads

    I have a 1989 sea ray with a mercruiser 3.0 with an alpha one outdrive. I recently got the boat and after replacing the impeller I went to start the engine with the muffs on and saw water spraying out of the side of the engine under the exhaust manifold. After getting that sinking feeling that I...
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