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    Slight Bog on take off

    Hello all, I have a Alpha one 3.0 Merc on a 2002 boat (not sure what Gen, but Manual #26). I have had a slight bog for years now and cannot figure it out. If I ease into the throttle slowly, I have no Bog. If I hammer the throttle as if I were pulling a water skier, I have no Bog. If I throttle...
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    Temp guage not working

    Hello all, i have a 2002 stingray 18LX with a merc 3.0L alpha one. All my gauges on my instrument panel work fine except for my temperature gauge. I checked all the fuses and they look good. Do these engines have a temp sensor with a wire , if so where would that be located? Thanks
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    Power steering cooler

    Hello eveyone, Ive just about winterized my boat, and several people mentioned to drain your power steering cooler. I have uploaded a couple of pics, can anyone verify that this is the power steering cooler? How do i go about draining it, as i didnot find any drain plugs on this unit...
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    Block draining.

    Its that time of year, getting ready to winterize, but for the first time! Ive had it done at a marina for the past 7 years. Im looking to drain my block, and refill with AF to ensure full protection. I have taken some pictures to better understand this situation. Basically this is what i...
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    How many Plugs?

    Hello all, i have a bit a of a touchy subject here as read about winterizing my boat. I have never done this before, but id like to give it a a try for the first time. I have a Alpha one 3.OL. As far as the winterizing for the cold, id like to drain the water out of the block. Does anyone...
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    Starter or battery

    Hello all, I have an issue that my 3.0 alphaone merc (2002) will not fire over. When i turn the key i can here several small clicking noises (almost like a rattle snake) I placed the battery on a charger and the charger stated it was 100%. Is it possible the battery says 100% but still not...
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    Temp guage

    Hello all, i have a 2002 stingray 18LX with a merc 3.0L alpha one. All my gauges on my instrument panel work fine except for my temperature gauge. I checked all the fuses and they look good. Whats my next option?
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    Manual help

    Hello everyone. I've looked in the manual section and can't pin point a manual specific to my motor. Are there any manual experts that could point me to the correct manual for my motor? Thanks 2002 3.0L merc alpha one 135HP
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    accel Bog!

    hello all, i have a 3.0L alpha one merc. It has always ran great, about a year ago, it was having trouble idling, it would die . I found the idle screw turned it up slightly, now it idle's fine. Now im not sure if this is related or not, but when i accelerate (not even that hard) the engine...
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    Cleaning rave valves on a Sea-doo

    Hello everyone, i have a 98 & 99 GTX limited. i havent cleaned the reed valves before, some one told me it would be a good idea. Is there a step by step process, pictures, anything would help. downloads, links anything. Thanks everyone.
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    Bogged out!

    Hello all, 2002 180LX 3.0L Merc I have been having this problem now for 5 years, everything runs fine except for take the off. If i throttle forward very slow I am ok, but if i throttle forward at a medium pace or fast as i was going to pull a skier, the motor Bogs out and almost stalls for...
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    Bogging out!

    Hello all, 2002 180LX 3.0L Merc I have been having this problem now for 5 years, everything runs fine except for take the off. If i throttle forward very slow I am ok, but if i throttle forward at a medium pace or fast as i was going to pull a skier, the motor Bogs out and almost...
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