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    manifold to riser water leak

    I just got my boat back from the shop. It's a 98 merc 3.0l inline 4 cyl. The guy at the shop said the riser/manifold was leaking water. This is where the two are mated together. I purchased a new riser because the old one was falling apart, according to the shop. Both risers did this. My...
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    Need part number for manifold/carb gasket.

    Hey all I am looking for a part number for the gasket that goes between the carb and the manifold. I have a 98 3.0L merc. can't seem to find it in any of the diagrams.
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    Places to purchase a reman or new motor?

    Hey folks, I was sitting here at work just lurking through the threads and thinking what would I do if I have to replace my motor? Where is a good place to find new or reman mercruisers? I have a 98 3.0L Mercruiser 4cyl.
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    sludge in my carb

    Okay, here we go again. 98 3.0L merc 4cyl rebuilt the carb a while back and put in a water/fuel sep filter. When I rebuilt the carb it was full of this jelly type fuel. Cleaned it out installed the filter and the boat ran great. Ran about 26 miles mostly wot. The next weekend I fill up the...
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    Anyone know how to remove or clean out a fuel tank on a '98 1750 capri?

    I have a 98 1750 capri. I think the gas tank is filled with sludge or old gas or a ton of water. Is there a way to pull that thing out without removing the engine or clean it while it is installed in the boat?
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    Looking for manual for alpha one outdrive

    Anyone got the link to the alpha one outdrive year 98 service manual?
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    Boating the Potomac/ No VA

    I live in nother va/ pw county. I usually boat down at lake anna every weekend , but I want to put my boat in the potomac this weekend. Is there anything I need to know to keep things safe? Where is the best spot to put in? I was going to put in down at the occoquan area. Also, I wanted to...
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    ***FIX UPDATE*** OK, head gasket fixed, timing set.. NOW WITH PICS!!!

    Okay I changed out the head gasket on my 98 3.0L Merc. Then I set the timing according to the manual that don s sent me in a link. A little background on what I found w/ timing. You have to use a jumper wire on the distributer and join the leads from the shift interrupt switch. Did that...
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    what prop for '98 1750capri for skiers and wakeboards

    Hey all, I have a 98 capri '17 footer. I have a prop on my boat now but don't know how to tell what size it is. I ran the prop into the ground awhile back and now I need a new one. I want something that will pull my skiiers and wakeboarders and single person tube. What do you all recommend?
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    ***Blew a gasket again. updated with pics***

    I was out on the water and I think I blew a gasket again on my 98 3.0L merc. However, unlike last time I did not lose any power. I will be taking off the manifold tonight to see if it's the manifold or the headgasket. My question is could the manifold gasket blow and still keep good power if...
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    Want to do brackish water. what do i need to do a flush?

    I want to put my boat in the Potomac which I was told was brackish water. I use it at a lake, but bought it from someone who used it in brackish water. What do I need to do when I am done boating for the day? I have a 98 capri 1750 w/ a 3.0L merc
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    98 bayliner 1700 what's the weight?

    Anyone know where I can find this little item? I need to know how much the boat weighs with the motor. I have a 98 3.0l Mercruiser 4cyl in it. Bought it used so I don't have any manuals with it.
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    Hesitation when taking off.

    I have a 98 3.0 merc I/O. When I push the throttle forward I get a hesitation. I'm thinking it's the carb but not sure which part to check or how I should go about checking it. Also, anyone know a good place to get used parts? My brother-in-law over torqued the nut that holds the throttle...
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    Throttle too tight after repairing trim wire

    Hey all, I have a 98 3.0 merc with a quicksilver 3000 classic throttle lever. While out on the water I had the trim button wire get severed by the lever. I pulled the lever off and patched the wire. When I put the lever back on it was very hard to move to the forward position. When I moved...
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    `98 1750 capri fuel gauge test?

    Guys/Gals my fuel gauge is stuck on full all the time. Is there a test procedure I can do to figure out where the problem is? Or is there something I should check first? I just bought this boat used and don't know how many gallons I'm using when I run it. Also, is there a aux petcock on...
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    need advice on rocker arm installation

    Hey guys, I had to replace the headgasket on my 98 3.0l mercruiser. I got piston #1 to TDC. removed the rockers and rods and replaced the gasket. Now I'm putting the rockers and rods back on and the book says to torque them down to 20lb ft. If I do that however, they look like they are...
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    Need some help please. Mercruiser 3.0L problem

    Hey guys, First, I have a 98 3.0L Mercruiser 4cyl. I have a (what I think) is some sort of compression leak or busted gasket. You can hear and feel air coming out from under the manifold close to the block near the rear of the manifold. I thought I had a manifold leak and changed out the...
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    good place to get mercruiser parts?

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering where I could get some parts for my 3.0L mercruiser and be able to pick the type of shipping I want. I ordered some stuff through stemtostern.com and I still haven't received my parts. I paid $10 S&H and would think that I could get them kinda...
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