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    3.0 Mercruiser seems to hang or seize when starting

    I'm trying to revive my 3.0 Mercruiser that's been in long-term storage for about 3 years. Initially, it would turn over but not fire. Now, It seems to seize when attempting to start. I have sprayed Seafoam in the cylinders. I feel like I need to try to hand-turn the engine but don't know the...
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    Replacement backrest for 2003 Crownline 180BR

    Would anyone have any advice on how to replace the hinged backrest on a 2003 Croenline 180BR? The safety snap strap that keeps it from flipping up in the wind broke going down the highway and it apparently flew off. I never even realized it until I got to the lake so it's lost for good. I don't...
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    Ignition wire replacement

    I was working on my 2003 Mercruiser 3.0 I/O late last Fall and had removed the wires from the distributor cap. I got pulled off of the job to work on my SUV and figured I'd leave it until Spring. Now (Stupid me), I didn't mark the wire connection placement and am not sure which wire goes to...
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    Boat turns over but will not start

    Hi all. New to the iBoats forums so I hope I'm posting properly. I have a 2003 Crownline 180BR with a Mercruiser 3.0 and Alpha I outdrive. It has been in storage for about 3 years (Due to dragged out divorce sad to say). It was last shut down in 2019 and at the time I followed my normal...
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