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    Alpha one gen 1 to gen 2 conversion

    I have a mercruiser 3.0 with a tired alpha one gen 1 on it. It has a cracked lower unit and the trim cylinders are in need of a rebuild. I found a great deal on an alpha one gen 2. Would it be possible for me to use it if I get the gimbal housing/transom assembly with it? Basically, what...
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    About ready to throw in the towel 3.0 merc

    Alright, so ive about had it with this problem im having. I have a 21 ft cuddy with a 1990 merc 3.0. Last season i had issues with the boat stalling out. I would take it out in the bay all day and go fishing, moving from spot to spot with no problem. Then on the way home, about a 20 min ride...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Manifold Question

    I have a 91 (i think) Mercruiser 3.0 which needs a new manifold and elbow. I need help identifing the engine year and manifold part number. I can only find the engine year by serial number to the late 80's. Here is the serial number on the block if someone can help. Uploaded with ImageShack.us...
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    Stall in reverse

    Put my boat in the water for the season and it stalls out when i try to give it gas in reverse. Runs fine when in forward. What would cause this. Its a 140 mercruiser i/o in a 1984 galaxy
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    Battery Spark

    I hooked up 2 batteries to a battery selector switch today and when i crank the engine i get a spark on one of them from the negative post to the negative post with the wing nut on it. Also should i have both batteries grounded to the block?
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    140 Mercruiser: Oil/water mixing

    I was on my way in from the last cruise of the season and I started to hear a slight knock. When I got in, I saw oil/water (looked like a milkshake) dripping out of the tube that goes into the carb and comes from the valve cover. Where should I begin to diagnose my problem? Im thinking a gasket...
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