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    stupid question...

    Well you know the saying.. 3.0 lx merc 1997. I bought a fuel water separator last fall while it was on sale and lost all paper work for it... Do I install that inline from the fuel tank to the fuel pump, or between the fuel pump and the carb? Im thinking between the tank and pump,but just...
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    3.0lx carb rebuild

    1997 Merc 3.0lx alpha 1 gen2 I think Info. Engine-OK155527 Transom-OK206014 Drive-084899 This was all found on flame arrest on top of carb. I was wondering if someone could give me the part number for a rebuild kit for that carb? I dont exactly trust the kid working at West Marine to sell me...
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    oh boy...

    97 merc 3.0lx alpha 1 genII I believe. Took boat out for its first trip of the season. I got the boat ready the last few weeks in my driveway which included running it for close to 30 minutes. Plus I started it in the driveway this morning before we went to the ramp(always used the muffs, and...
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    How to kill a tree?

    I have a neighbor who refuses to upkeep with their yard, there is an overgrown weed/tree Ive been told its a box elder or something like that growing near the fence line on her side...I put privacy fence up but debris and leaves keep falling in my yard, and more importantly my pool. I talked...
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    Gm motor gurus?

    With gas between 3 and 4 bucks and going higher, im looking to park my suv and get something a little easier on the pocketbook(helps fund the boat gas bill...lol) Found 88 buick regal with 70,000 miles, test drove it today, ran great, no visual problems...No rust, good tires...For the price,(I...
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    Snowmobile info

    Im really getting an itch to buy a sled(used,more then likely) with the season ending there are alot for sale right now... Ive ridden a few in the past few yrs, but those were always a friend or something... I stored a 440 polaris at my place for a friend that I would take out every now and...
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    New ebay scam

    I made a purchase on ebay yesterday. I actually know the seller,they are local here in town...I have already paid for this item using paypal, and have several email responses back from the seller.... Today I wake up and in my email I have 2 messages from 2 different addresses talking about my...
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    p2p file sharing

    Just wondering what others use,Its been a long time for me, and I used to use morpheus, but since the upgrade I dont care for it......What do you use?
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    Any dodge gurus in the house?

    I have a 2002 Dodge Durango SLT 88,000 miles 3rd row seating and such....My problem is the first 3 speeds on my blower motor will not work,only the high setting blows.... Ive tried it in defrost, and regular settings for the vents...No change.. My blowers for the back seats work, in all the...
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    Gas question....

    I have about 12 gallons of gas/2 stroke oil mix for my outboard, I purchased a new boat late this summer and unfortunately dont forsee me getting my small outboard out this season... Will running that gas/oil mix in my lawnmower,and more importantly my vehicle do any damage??? I can see maybe...
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    Oil and filter question,plus some fuel mixed in...

    97 searay 3.0lx mercruiser,alpha one... Ok naturally the manual calls for mercruiser oil at $5.00 a quart at the local boat place...Previous owner appears to have installed a fram oil filter which im assuming came from an auto store. (1) Do you mercruiser folks use the merc oil, or do you use...
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    Computer to tv hookup....

    Ok folks, my cable provider locally decided to not carry the NHL center ice package(sorry big hockey fan here) but since they couldnt come to an agreement with center ice, they are offering the center ice package online and my cable company is willing to pay half of it(im guessing around 70$)...
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    Winterizing....Updated with Pics!!

    Ok folks 97 searay 3.0 merc, alpha one.... While the boating season in northwest ohio is coming fast to a close for I/O.... Problem is we are still at least a month maybe even 2 before any chance of ice to form.. Hell it was just 92 two days ago, and today highs in the mid 50's ....Im leaving...
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    97 searay 175 3.0 mercruiser alpha one

    Been having issues with my motor stalling, and through some good advice on here it was mentioned to replace my water/fuel seperator filter...So I went and purchased one, looks just like an oil filter....Went on home and pulled the cover and started following my fuel line from the tank to the...
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    aftermarket sound

    97 searay 175 bowrider. The radio is in a glovebox which is fine....I have 2 small 4-5" speakers under each console(passenger and drivers side)....Im looking to upgrade the sound on the boat for the long slow river cruises....My question is where are some locations to install some speakers.I...
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    97 3.0 Mercruiser

    130 hp. in a 97 searay. Im having some carb trouble, when I accelerate even in neutral motor wants to bog down and stall, or if im underway, and decel to slow down it does the same, eventually it gets hard to start ,almost like it floods itself. Im looking to run some seafoam through it and I...
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    Starter/ignition trouble on the motor home...

    I believe its a 73 winnabego....With a dodge motor(dont know the specifics)Im one of 4 guys that own this motor home and we use it 1time a year for the nascar race....Well its getting to be that time again where we get it out of storage and getting her ready for the trip in june..... Problem is...
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    Motor home roof question.......

    Ok folks, I apologize if this gets long winded,but I try and explain everything as much as possible. We (a group of 4 guys) are proud owners of a winnabego(sp?) from the early 70's I think 73,but not 100% sure.....This motorhome is used up to 2x a year and thats only for the nascar races up in...
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    Plumbing?

    Since Ive lived in the house the water pressure on the hot side hasnt been great to say the least....(Its in the plans to get replaced eventually on the never ending honey-do list)....Yesterday while washing my hands I noticed the hot water pressure lower then normal...Almost to a trickle coming...
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    Splash guard???

    I have a deep V sylvan aluminium boat, that no matter what the size of waves I hit I usually get wet from the spray.In the summertime it isnt so bad, but during the colder winter months during hunting seasons I want to stay as dry as possible..... I watched a boat similar to mine during duck...
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