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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

Thank you for the videos! I have the best father in law that likes to help with projects like this. With these videos I think we will be...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start with Like.

First off, your gas cap is not the issue. And I am glad you are investigating the rot issue. I found this on the web of doing a restore...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

I do tighten it every time I will leave it a little cracked.

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

Thanks for the help. I will not even worry about starting it right now until I take the tank out and fix the floor and stringers.

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start with Like.

Did you ever remove the gas cap ? To remove the pressure ? If you screw the cap back on tightly ? It may build up pressure again. And...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start with Like.

Here is what I found on the web for a 1750 Capri which is same as or close to what you have. The tank is forward of the engine and...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

This is a carpeted floor tank. It is in between the seats. I honestly never had one like this so I was like wait where does the gas go...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

Thank you for this detailed explanation! I will do all of that. I have checked the plugs and they were wet for sure. I will pull them...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start with Like.

Sounds like there are a few things going on here and maybe more. If the engine was flooded out by ‘pressurizing’ the gas tank and its...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

I have cranked it until one of my batteries died lol. I didn't do it all at once. I didn't want to make the starter crank that long but...

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

So it would probably be best to take the carburetor off and check the float and needle?

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start with Like.

Gee, and fix the deck near the fuel tank.

Jun 13, 2025
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mercruiser_3.0 posted the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

Hello all, I recently bought a Bayliner capri with a mercruiser 3.0 alpha one. I took it out with the previous owner it ran like a...

Jun 12, 2025

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