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    96 3.0 merc carb alpha one

    I am having terrible idling problems with my 3.0 mercruiser. I have rebuilt the carb. Cleaned the tank and filled with clean fuel. Tuned the motor. Installed new water filter. The boat runs fine on the water at 1800 or above. Smooth, good performance. It just does not want to idle. I also have a...
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    OMC Stringer help

    I am finally putting together my stringer project. I have everything I need . My question is, is there a sealer needed between hull and new rubber boot? Also, someone before me has cut the outer steel that screws on the outside of the boot into the transom. It does not appear to be problematic...
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    omc stringer

    Okay, Okay, I know and I have one alpha and one 888 mercruiser. That being said, I bought a 75 crestliner. Its 17 feet and I love the hull. It came with a 5 litre chevy and a 800 omc stringer outdrive. I have a new boot for the boat and lots of spare parts. I have two intermediate housings and...
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    3.0 backfires through carb

    I have a 3.0 litre mercruiser. It is a 96 model and has the merc carb. Just got the boat and working through some small issues. Would not idle. Man I got it from said he rebuilt carb. Took it apart and adjusted float level. Boat idles smooth. Accelerates good but when just above 3,000 rpm it...
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    96 alpha one outdrive drama

    Just traded for a 18 foot chapperel with a 3.0 litre mercruiser. Motor runs well but needs a carb kit. No biggy. Throttle lever does not let me get nuetral. Can shift from foward to reverse. Any help on adjusting or worn out parts to look for would be apreciated. Thanks
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    any input on the 90 3.0 mercruiser engine?

    Looking at a 90 model chapperel with a 3.0 litre mercruiser. Looks like the old iron duke to me. It is carburated and has a alpha one outdrive.
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    any jet boat guys

    was looking for someone who knows berkleys and where I might be able to get some used parts. I have a 21 foot hiwiian with a 355 chevrolet. I need some help with the nozzle as far as some brackets and in need of a driveshaft. Was also wondering if the driveshaft uses studs in the crank or bolts...
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    jet boat info

    is there a forum here for jet boats or anyone knowledgeable in jet boats? I have a 21 foot hiwiian I need some help with.
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    need help identifying and with hull info

    can anyone give me any info on this boat? I had a guy tell me I had to remove the top off of the hull and add foam. Then refasten the cap to the hull. I am also wondering what size outboard this thing will handle. Any info on this and any help or guidance you can give me would be greatly apreciated.
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    110 evinrude overheating.

    First off, sorry I do not have a manual or parts book. If I do not trade or sell this boat by the first of the year I will keep it and get the manuals. That being said, I had a overheating problem on my 89 evinrude 110 bubble back. I believe it is E110TCEM. I pulled the lower end and it was...
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    impellar replacement on 89 evinrude 110

    I have all the bolts out and the foot is about 1/4 inch apart. It is in forward gear. Foot does not want to come off. Is there something I am missing?
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    Mercruiser Drama

    Help!! I have an old 75 Mark twain. it has a stock mercruiser outdrive for that year. I think it is early Alpha. I am in the process of installing a late model 01 305 FI out of a volvo. I have purchased and installed a aftermarket coupler that bolts to the one piece crank. Since the new motor...
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