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    2002 Volvo Penta SX outdrive trim/tilt problem

    Hi Guys Another season another question :) Took out my boat out yesterday. Zero issues on the water. Got back home and went to lower the outdrive and it would not move. You can hear the motor running but nothing happens. (when I turn the switch to lift it , it definitely feels like it is...
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    2002 Volvo penta Gxi 5.0 beeping issue

    Hi guys New season new issues :) and it looks like I need your help again Took the boat out for the first time this season. Looked like everything was going well. Drove it for about 15 min accelerated to about 40-45km/h as it was a little choppy on the water. Went to a marina and went around...
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    2002 Volvo Penta SX outdrive leak

    Hi Guys Back again for all your awesome advice. I have purchased a "new" boat close to the end of season. Took it out 10 times or so and ran like a dream. While I was winterizing it I got to the gearbox oil change and when I started draining it was clear that there was water in the oil. It was...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 backfire

    Have 1992 Mercruiser 3.0. Have been tinkering with it for a while now. Last issue was a defective pentronix ignition coil. I have since replaced it and over all it has been running really well. The new issue is a back fire when going over 4000 rpm. Not continues and not instantaneous but...
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    1992 Mercruiser 3.0 acceleration issue

    Hi guys, I am back with another issue. I guess that is the part of the fun ow owning a 30 year old boat :) I have recently replaced points ignition with the electronic one. I have put in Pertronix 91146A Ignitor II and PerTronix 45011 Flame-Thrower II 45,000 Volt 0.6 ohm Coil. I have not...
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    Shifting issues

    I have 1991 mercruiser 3.0 with alpha one drive. As quick background this spring I have replaced the lower shift cable as well as the throttle cable, after doing so I had no issues with shifting other than the lever was still a bit stiff. I have decided to replace the control cable as well and...
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    1992 Mercruiser 3.0 problems running under load

    Hi guys, I am hoping that someone could help me out with my issue. I have read similar threads but did not find anything exactly like mine. I have started using my boat this season and initially it was lacking power when cold but running perfectly fine when warm. (as a side note , my father...
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    propeller issue at low speed

    Hi guys, Hope you can help me with this. I got a brand new propeller (4 blade instead of 3 I have used thus far). Took the boat out and it makes the outdrive shake/wobble when I start speeding up so at about 10-15 mph, after that it runs fine. No issue at lower speed either so when I move at...
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    Alpha One gen 2 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 shifting issue.

    Hi Guys I am back with another question. When I shift into forward gear there is a fairly loud clunk and the bout jolts forward. It is not a smooth transition. Once it is moving it accelerates fine it is just the initial engagement. Is it an issue with the shift cables or something else...
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    Trim problems mercruiser 3.0 alpha one gen 2

    Hi Guys I have recently purchased 1992 Glastron 1700 with Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one gen 2. Need to do extensive floor repair and rebuild the engine mount. Also took a bit of doing to get it started but now all is well except for the trim/trailer down. At first it has been intermittent, it would...
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