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    Don s. ????????????

    Need some info on 2 barrel mercarb 92 model. I downloaded the manual u have on the stickies.. It has some good info but figured u might have somemore detailed info on setting idle mixture for fast idle. Thanks don.. I posted some info on what i had going on figured u may have seen it if not .
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    merc 3.0 140 2 barrel ((HELP))

    Hello got a few issues im looking for insight on for the weekend. I have a 92 3.0 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 2 with est ign. First the boat wants to cut out when giving full throttle and then accelerates great. I have to keep boat idle around 1100 rpm. If i turn down idle screw to 800rpm when warm...
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    CORRECTING WOT RPM ON 3.0 ALPHA ((Please help))

    Motor only reaches 4000 rpm @ wot. Timing is correct and runs smooth just seems to lag @ high rpms. 92 alpha 1 gen 2 3.0 198.R There is currently a quick silver 21p on it which ((THE PROP WIZARD RECOMMENDS)).. I have a michigan vortex 15x17 that a buddy gave me but i have to buy a hub kit to...
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    Steering Sucks- Help

    New to boats and i have ol cable steering on 17' boat, any helpfull hints on ease n er up, conversions etc, whats your thoughts on easy cheap fix or should i suck it up and roll with her:D
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 shifting question(((please help)))

    Im new to boats. Heres what i think i understand and please correct me as im learning. When putting alpha 1 gen 2 in forward or reverse gear they grind for a split second. Is this ok? From what i here the shift interupt only works when taking outta gear and the rpms drop for a split second. Is...
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    Ignition question on est (wheres don? Lol...)

    Just bought boat, replaced plugs with ngk's cap rotor etc... Problem is really hard to start, not sure if im setting choke properly or what, i have herd that cracking the throttle once should set it. Took it to the lake today got there and it wouldnt start, after getting it back home i found...
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    Est Ignition Problem 92 mercruiser 3.0 ((((((PLEASE HELP)))))))

    Just bought boat, replaced plugs with ngk's cap rotor etc... Problem is really hard to start, not sure if im setting choke properly or what, i have herd that cracking the throttle once should set it. Took it to the lake today got there and it wouldnt start, after getting it back home i found...
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    Dons Manual Downloads

    Can anyone tell me if these are seloc manuals or they generic or oe?
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    ??Anyone Have Experience Wiring Trim Limit Sensors Or Trim Guages On Alpha??

    Bought a boat last week, alpha one gen 2 trim limt sensor wires are not hooked up, wires are there just dangling. Curious if anyone has experience with these things. Should i just put in a trim guage? (New to boat so im not sure how gauge is tied in either.
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    Any one with a glasstream ski boat out there?

    Just bought a 87 182 caravelle, lookin for some insight on a great looking old boat!
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    Question about tilt

    Just bought my first boat (ROOIKE-LOL) When adjusting tilt i cringe to hear the hydroulics burry the motor into the transom or all way down, i feal like its hurting something. Its a alpha 1 gen 2 i think. Anyway should i try and keep it in between or is this ok? Also to a rookie boater when i...
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    (((New here and need info on my first boat i just bought)))))))))

    Hello, Just got my first boat, 87 glasstream 182 caravelle. Boat has a 3.0 mercruiser and alpha one outdrive. Im tryin to fix up, the last time it was registered was 10 years ago. Guy i bought it from had done some of the work already, he says it has a new motor and outdrive...
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    (((New User, First boat purchase, Please Help)))

    Hello im new here and i was hoping to get some feed back, im thinking of buying a 88 glassstream 182 caravelle. The guy says it has a 01 3.0 merc and alpha 1 outdrive from a bayliner that he rescently put in. He was tryin to fix up. The floor im assuming was rotting and he layed over it with 1"...
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