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    3.0 liter Merc...cam not turning.

    Hello all, Thundercraft 16 ft, 3.0 liter mercruiser 88. This week, the engine died at speed..... Back at the dock, no compression on ALL cylinders, and rotor in distributor not turning. So timing gears must have broken...... Question, On these engines, will the pistons strike the valves in...
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    accelarator pump lever no-longer available?

    Hi all, The boat is a thundercraft 16 Ft Nova 1988 with 4cyl 3.0L. I wish to get the New accelarator pump lever P/N 3302 8237251, wich would replace the old style 3302 823725. But apparently is no longer available ( the new lever). This is to try and fix a bogging problem while giving it...
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    Another 3.0 hesitating out of the hole.....

    Hi all, The boat is an 1988 thundercraft nova 17 ft with a 3.0 mercuiser. When giving it full throttle on take-off, it hesitates...... The choke plate is fully open, the accelarator pump is working very good......almost too good. Other then that it is a good running boat,bought it last...
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    Recommened oil viscosity?????

    Hi all, Sorry for the title, here's the problem. My merc 3.0 liter 4 cyl. from 1988 is requesting 40 single grade oil for normal temps. Know I am wondering what newer engines request????? Because today I went to an authorized merc dealer and all they had was 10w30 and 25w40.........the merc...
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    3.0 merc, prop nut torque????

    Hi all, I am asking a similar question for my 9.9 merc outboard in the appropriate section, but I also need the propeller nut torque for the 3.0/130 HP mercruiser 1988? Thamks in advance .........joe:)
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    9.9 merc, prop nut torque?????

    Hi all, title says it all, if anybody could tell me the torque to thignten the propeller nut on a little 9.9 mercury. Thanks in advance.............joe:) EDIT; the year is 1994
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