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    Flywheel / Coupling Information

    I have a 2003 Searay 182 Bowrider that was bought new.I have replaced my 2003 inline 3.0 liter displacement Mercruiser engine w/ a new long block engine. I put all the original ancillary components on the new motor. I ran the motor just fine for about 30 hrs. of run in time. Everything was fine...
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    Rough Idle on startup and run on after ignition off

    I installed a new 3.0L engine in my searay182 It is a carburated engine. When I start the motor I need to keep the idle up above 800 RPM to prevent stall. Once it warms up to 170 degrees I can throttle back to 650 RPM and it will idle smoothly in gear. The second issue is run when the ignition...
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    Loose propeller to shaft (vibration)

    I have a 182 Searay bow rider that I bought new back in 2003. Over he last 2 years were spent installing a new motor. It is still in break in period. I brought the RPKM's up to 3600 so far with n issues. At that point a vibration started and is still there at any rpm. I noticed the hub within...
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    fuel pump on 3.0L mercruiser motor

    Should there be a spacer in addition to the gasket between pump housing and engine block The reason for asking is I replaced the pump new and shortly after the new pump diaphragm ruptured. I noticed the lever on the pump which contacts the cam lobe to actuate the pump has the wear mark about...
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    Replaced mechanical fuel pump w/ new

    Replaced my 2003 mercruiser 3.0L engine with a new long block and carburetor. All other components moved from old motor to new block.When original pump was not drawing fuel. New pump was added. New fuel pump was added with the addition of a water separator in the line between pump and tank...
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    mercruiser fuel pump

    I have been rebuilding a 3.0L inline for a year. I have cranked the engine to bring fuel to the carb but have been unable to draw fuel from the tank. My question is ,. Does the mechanical pump require priming or is the pump shot?
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    Ignition timing for new long block 3.0L engine

    I have replaced my 2003 3.0L w/ a new crate engine. All components were used on the new engine with the exception of the carburetor , alternator and the addition of a fresh water cooling system. The long block comes with the distributer that has the EST (electronic spark timing). Reviewing the...
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    Painting replacement long block 3.0L

    I have purchased a new long block 3.0L to replace the current 3.0L . The new motor has the coil, spark plugs, distributor,water pump,vibration damper and v-belt pulley mounted to the new engine. The valve cover, water pump, and oil pan are mounted and painted already. My question is can the...
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    5 bolt vs. 6 bolt exhaust manifold on 3.0 L mercruiser

    I have purchased a new long block engine to replace the current motor SN # OM640085.The reason for the new motor is exhaust gasket failure and water entry into the block. The new motor has a 6 bolt exhaust manifold pattern same as the old motor. I removed the old exhaust manifold and it has a...
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