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    Mercruiser 3.0 idles at 400-500 at idle

    I have a mercarb with 1 idle adjustment screw and I have adjusted it so that it runs decent at idle, but it shakes a bit and sometimes will die. I have the seloc manual but can't find out how to get the rpm's up to around 600. Any help would be appreciated. ScAndal
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    Couple drops of fuel leak out of carb...

    When I start the boat about a drop of fuel leaks from the carb where the fuel line connects. I think it's due to a partially cross-threaded carb socket from connecting the fuel line. I've monitored it and it only happens when started and it only leaks 1-1.5 drops. <br /><br />Is there...
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    Air blowing out around fuel pump

    I feel air blowing out when I put my hand down by my fuel pump. Is this normal?<br /><br />ScAndal
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    How to change fuel filter in fuel pump

    I've got the fuel pump with internal fuel filter.<br /><br />The bowl looks to be held on by clips.<br /><br />Specs: Alpha One 3.0<br /><br />Does anyone have any idea how to get the clips/bowl off and replace the internal filter?<br /><br />ScAndal
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    Installing a new distributor cap in my mercruiser.

    I was wondering if there are any faq's on how to install a new distributor cap.<br /><br />I have the basic idea, but would like some detailed descriptions.<br /><br />Any special tools needed?<br /><br />Kevin
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    Alpha one 3.0 light green gear lube

    I drained my gear lube today and the green lube had turned light green. I have read that if it gets milky that water is getting in the drive. Is it normal for it to turn a little bit lighter, or does this mean there is a bit of water entering the drive? <br /><br />Thanks, <br />ScAndal
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Prop Removal

    Do I need a special tool to remove the prop?<br /><br />I have ran the motor with muffs on in the yard in neutral. Can you also put the motor in gear while you are using the muffs or is it bad to have the prop rotate out of the water?<br /><br />Can I take the prop off and put it into forward...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Replacing Lower Unit

    I had a un-solderable crack in my lower unit so i'm replacing it. I'm going to try to replace it myself since it looks pretty easy. <br /><br />I have 2 questions:<br />1. Are there gaskets I should replace at the same time?<br /><br />2. Is there anything I should do to clean out the upper...
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    Tilt stopped working and Speedometer in same day?

    This is my first boat so I am not an expert, but in the same day this happened.<br /><br />My speedometer is sitting at zero and the trim won't go up. I can press the Trailer button and the engine comes all the way up though, so It sounds like an electrical issue?<br /><br />1991 Larson 170...
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    Tilt stopped working and Speedometer in same day?

    This is my first boat so I am not an expert, but in the same day this happened.<br /><br />My speedometer is sitting at zero and the trim won't go up. I can press the Trailer button and the engine comes all the way up though, so It sounds like an electrical issue?<br /><br />1991 Larson 170...
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