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    how to set points gap and dwell ???

    hey guys have a 1985 mercruiser 3.0 and just put new points in and now i can get a high rpm out.. engine bogs alot to a stallin point.... the shop told me to adjust to 20 thousands but i have no idea how to adjust it plz help me !1 thanks Mike
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    How to install points???

    hey got a 1985 mercruiser 3.0 bought new points and have never done them before... any pointers?? thanks Mike
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    Wont Start!!!

    Hey boaters i have a 1985 forester with a 3.0 mercruiser I/O ,, and i cant seem to get any spark ?? i put a new coil on ... what else should i try to determine the problem thanks Mike
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    Replacing Carpet!!! -- Advice???

    Hey i have a 1985 Forester phantom sport 180 and the carpet is a biiiit faded and basicly FLAT and worn... Want to replace it soon... any advice on a attack plan.. like tools and supplies ..!! Thanks Mike
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    How to adjust shift cable - 140 i/o

    Hey .. need help adjusting the shift cable on my 1985 3.0 140 merc I/O ..... before it would grind untill you pushed it farther down.. then clunk in a gooo.. and take off... my father says that i should be able to shift into gear.. and not more lol.. so the cable is new.. how to do i...
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    Intake/Exhaust manny.. advice

    OK.... whats new ppl i just took my intake/exhaust manny off due to a 6 inch crack in the bottom of it.... now instead of buying a new one.. should i have someone weld the crack.. or just JB weld it...... looking for some advice... before i chuck it and spend too much on a new one!! thanks...
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    Intake/Exhaust manny.. advice

    OK.... whats new ppl i just took my intake/exhaust manny off due to a 6 inch crack in the bottom of it.... now instead of buying a new one.. should i have someone weld the crack.. or just JB weld it...... looking for some advice... before i chuck it and spend too much on a new one...
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    NEEDED!!! mercruiser 3.0

    i have a 1985 forester phantom sport 180 i had a little problem of a stern line break and the the boat swung on the bow line and flowed up on the shore then by some freak nature popped the drain plug out and she went down in about 2 ft of water... enough somehow to get in the engine and turn...
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    NEEDED !!: Mercruiser 3.0 Engine

    i have a 1985 forester phantom sport 180 i had a little problem of a stern line break and the the boat swung on the bow line and flowed up on the shore then by some freak nature popped the drain plug out and she went down in about 2 ft of water... enough somehow to get in the engine and turn...
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    Merc I/O 140 / 4cy - Over heating when in no wake speed

    First i have no idea what the normal running temp is for a 4 cy 140 but i lknow that pass 180 is not good,,, its only does this wheen im in a no wake area... slower speed.. when i open it up it cools right down.... have heard alot of reasons on why.. but is there a test i can do to see if its...
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