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    Fuel system problem on 13 yo storage boat

    Resurrecting the 2000 3L 135hp engine. The boat was in storage for 13 years. The engine is running. Took it out for a test. When attempting to get on plane, or succesful plane run, after 30 to 90 seconds the engine looses power. It acts just like the throttle was pulled back. It usually keeps...
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    In storage 13 years, oil turned to jelly

    Resurrecting a 2000 mercruiser 3L 135hp, been sitting for 13 years. Started to change oil, only about 2.5 quarts came out. Acting like it is empty, but I know there is more in there than that. Changed the oil filter, found the oil turned to a jelly like substance. Clear, like loose jello. Does...
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    Intermittent engine alarm with RPM blip

    Engine: 1998 Mercruiser MCM 5.7L EFI (gen 1) TBI fuel injection serial # OL 089037 Drive: Mercruiser Bravo 3 serial # OL 188880 transom mount # OL 284722 Problem: Intermittent engine alarm accompanied with a jump in RPM to about 1000, dropping off to 800 until the alarm shuts off, then...
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