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    Mercruiser 3.0L - Carburetor - missing stud to connect throttle cable

    Hello, I ordered a rebuilt carb here (https://flyingfishcarburetors.com/Y38-2Mercruiser.htm), and of course, I ordered the wrong one -- I ordered the one with a removable stud vs. one with a fixed stud. I figured at the very least, I could use the new stud. I didn't know that meant they wouldn't...
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    idle mixture screw replacement - tamper proof cap

    Background: Mercruiser 3.0, just did a carb rebuild. Engine shutting off after idling for just a couple of minutes. Works just fine when cruising. I'm working on adjusting my air/fuel ratio, and I need to get to my idle mixture screw (I did get a replacement in the rebuild kit). However, this...
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    Piece fell out when separating upper and lower housing

    Hello, I'm working on a Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2, and I was separating the upper and lower housing for an impeller change when a piece fell out. I attached a picture of it. I can't figure out where it came from. Can anyone tell me what this is, where it goes, and what it means? From some of...
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