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    Mercruiser 3.0 Delco EST ignition module hell

    Hello, I posted last year with similar issue, this is a continuation of my ordeal - sorry on the length: Quick summary: used 2002 Starcraft 1810 with a Mercruiser 3.0 engine - S/N OM035849 . Many mechanical issues from p/o but slowly whipping into shape. Last summer I got it out on the water...
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    Mercruiser engine year

    I am trying to find out if I have the original block on my boat and get the accurate year of build. 2002 Starcraft, Mercruiser 3.0 M035849 is s/n on the tag above the starter. Tried poking around a few parts sites but this number does not show up as found. Sterndrive S/N is OL972683 and...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 ignition WAY advanced???

    2002 Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha one sterndrive, new to us 1.5 years ago and slowly working through all the repairs from P/O that was not too mechanical. I am new to boats, but fairly experienced with cars, tractors, etc. Knowing the condition I did the basics - new plugs, wires, cap and rotor...
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    2002 Mercruiser 3.0 dreaded water in oil

    New boat owner here looking for advice: I picked up a 2002 Starcraft with a 3.0 Mercruiser late last summer. I'll save you all the details, but last owner was not too mechanical and was selling because it did not shift into FWD. I fixed that and a number of other items, changed all the oils...
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