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    Bimini ball socket mount stripped

    I have a Maxum 2000 SR3 that has a bimini mounted to the window frame via ball socket mounts like these: The screw has stripped the threads and is pulling out. I pulled it off and tried to tap it just a little larger, but the problem is that I can't use a larger screw cause the head won't...
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    is this 10% Ethanol killing our engines?

    My father-in-law has a johnson OB and it's running like crap. He says that someone told him that the ethanol is the problem. Says it's happing to alot of boats out on Lake Anna here in VA. I have my boat (mercruiser 5.0l) down there with his and use the same gas and haven't had the problem...
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    *** FIXED ***boat wont start since putting in new battery, having brain fart help pls

    I ahve a mercruiser 5.0L sitting in a maxum 2000 sr3. I picked it up from the dealer after they de-winterized it for me. They hooked up the battery right in front of my eyes and the boat wouldn't start. The dash wouldn't light up and the starter wouldn't kick over. Fast forward to getting...
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    2008 maxum 2000 sr3, anyone else have this problem? what to do?

    I have a 2008 Maxum 2000 sr3. I bought it with the sun pad option. When I picked it up I noticed that the sun pad was warped and it would close all the way. Under warranty they replaced just the "trex type" board under the sunpad. I used the boat through the rest of the summer and when I...
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    oil pressure on a new 2008 4.3l MPI

    Hey guys, Just bought a new boat (woohoo). Finally got rid of the 3.0L 4cyl Merc. Question: Anyone know what the oil pressure should be on a 2008 4.3L MPI Merc? I am currently getting upwards of close to 80. The middle of the guage on the boat is 40. My inlaws "chewed" up the prop...
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    Finally...Just wanted to let you all know

    Hey guys and gals, Some of you have seen my posts and some of you have helped out. Thanks Bond-o and Don and others. I had my carb professionally rebuilt, and a compression test. Finally bit the bullet and bought an oem starter and..... I just wanted to let you all know that I had an...
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    Anyone know what the compression numbers are for a 3.0L merc 98?

    Don't have my manual handy at work. It's at home. Does anyone know what the compression numbers are for that motor? Or have a link to the manual?
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    Starter issue is it broken?

    98 3.0L merc Got down to the boat today and put it in the water to start "fixing" things. it started right up. I get it into the docks where I am going to work on it and then try to start it up again. Sounded again like the starter hung up. So I tapped it a bit and it started. I shut it...
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    Don I've been thinking about my issue...

    3.0L 98 mercruiser starting problem. QUICK RECAP: Engine starts fine cold. idles fine with RPMS set to 700. When the boat has been run for a while and is up to operating temp it becomes hard to start and wont idle well. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=267264 You said to check the...
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    Don new question More problems but I hope this one is easy...idle?

    Okay I almost have things squared away on my motor. Again, I have a 1998 3.0L merc 4cyl. I set my idle to 700rpms at home on muffs. I take the boat to the water put it in and it starts up fine. (Motor cold). I get it up to temp and do some runs up and down the lake. No more than 10...
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    SOLVED....starting issues...is it my battery?

    I have a 98 3.0L Merc I pulled the boat out of the water and trailered it home. I get home and I pull the carb for an overhaul. I put the carb back on and try to start it and the boat just clicks. Doesn't turn over. So I get out my volt meter and the battery reads 12.55 volts. Is the...
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    replacement carb for 3.0L that doesn't cost $550

    Hey all I have a 98 mercruiser 3.0L 4 cyl. I want to buy a new carb or reman carb or replacement carb. Is it okay to go with an aftermarket carb that doesn't cost $550 dollars? If so are there any good ones out there or any place that I can get a reman'd carb?
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    motor stuttering after turning off the boat. what causes this?

    Question is in the title. I have a 98 4cyl 3.0L merc. When I turn the key off the boat still stutters for a couple seconds. Just like our old family cordoba used to back in the day. What causes this so I can fix it?
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    And now what?!?!?!?!?

    Okay guys and gals, 98 3.0L merc BACKGROUND: Boat was just turning over and not firing. Plug wires were in the wrong order(cost me money for the shop to tell me that). They put them back in the right order and said it was running. Local shop told me I needed a new manifold so I bought one...
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    OMG did I just create a bigger problem. **UPDATE AT BOTTOM**

    Bone head mistake of the season so far. It just thunderstormed here really bad. I had the drain plug in and the bilge just filled up with water right up to the bottom of the engine and just about half of the starter. What kind of damage did I just cause?
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    will one of these fit my motor?

    I have a 1998 3.0L 4cyl mercruiser. Will one of these fit my motor? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCRUISER-4-CYL-140-3-0L-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-1990-newer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31285QQihZ021QQitemZ310054838400QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW...
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    manifold to riser water leak

    I just got my boat back from the shop. It's a 98 merc 3.0l inline 4 cyl. The guy at the shop said the riser/manifold was leaking water. This is where the two are mated together. I purchased a new riser because the old one was falling apart, according to the shop. Both risers did this. My...
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    Need part number for manifold/carb gasket.

    Hey all I am looking for a part number for the gasket that goes between the carb and the manifold. I have a 98 3.0L merc. can't seem to find it in any of the diagrams.
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    Places to purchase a reman or new motor?

    Hey folks, I was sitting here at work just lurking through the threads and thinking what would I do if I have to replace my motor? Where is a good place to find new or reman mercruisers? I have a 98 3.0L Mercruiser 4cyl.
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    sludge in my carb

    Okay, here we go again. 98 3.0L merc 4cyl rebuilt the carb a while back and put in a water/fuel sep filter. When I rebuilt the carb it was full of this jelly type fuel. Cleaned it out installed the filter and the boat ran great. Ran about 26 miles mostly wot. The next weekend I fill up the...
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