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    Removing pulley to change belt

    Hi. I am trying to change the belt on a 2001 3.0 mercruiser. I know I have to take out the engine mount to the right which I did I got the belt off the pulleys but the clearance btw the water pump pulley (I think it is at least) and the engine mount is less than 1/16 of an inch. I have read...
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    Should I have water leaking around the water pump Housing Alpha one gen 2?

    We recently replaced the impella in the lower unit of an alpha one out drive and after putting it all back together I noticed water exiting weep holes on the drive. The water was cold and not warmed by the engine so I could tell it wasn't circulating but leaking out someplace. I dropped the...
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    water discharging by speedo port mercruiser 3.0 alpha one

    Hi. We are just getting the boat ready for the season and we dropped the lower unit to change the Impella. After changing it and replacing all the gaskets on the pump housing and the o-rings on the water tube we bolted it back together. I don't rememeber last year water coming out from around...
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    - Point the timing light at the timimg grid and engage so it is flashing.

    From the Sticky on tuning up points ignition. I am very mechanically inclined and have rebuilt a small engine before but have not worked on marine engines set timing or replaced starting component parts. I understand or will be able to figure out everything else in the sticky for doing this...
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    Question about replacing exhaust manifold and riser on merc 3.0

    I have had this boat just for this season. Previous owner had it stored on land after ever use by a marina but not sure if the engine was flushed after every use. I personally flush after every use but being a 2001 I don't think that will stem any corrosion that has already been done in the...
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    will i damange tbe lower end running with a slightly bent prop?

    Hi. I am trying to deterime rpm at WOT but I am hesitant to go WOT because the prop is slightly bent. Can anyone look at the pics included and tell me if I have an issue? I honastly don't know if its considered bent or just bruised. Thanks
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    Prop selection on 2001bayliner capri classic 1950 br w/merc 3.0 alfa one outdrive

    hi. first time owner long time addict. i boat this boat recently from a guy who used it in a rocky area. the prop has a couple dings on it. i am hesitant to go wot because i wouldnt want to damage the lower end. it doesnt seem to have any vibration or weird noises but i would feel more...
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