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    Rebuilt 3.0L - please advise

    I have some questions and maybe problems I could use an expert opinion on. 1. When I first start the motor, it fires right away, even without pumping the throttle. After it warms up, if I shut it off, it will start right up if I do so immediately. If it sits a minute or more, I have to pump...
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    Where is the vacuum port on 3.0L???

    I recently purchased a '98 Regal with the GM 3.0L engine. The engine has about 8 hours on it, and is idling a little high. When I do the first oil change I plan to set the idle mixture with a vacuum gauge. I understand there is a vacuum port on the intake I can use to do this, but it is not...
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    Can a bent skeg cause the boat to ride lower on one side?

    I just bought my boat last week, and had it out for the first time this weekend. I notice under power that the boat wants to lean a bit to port. In looking for a reason, I notice the skeg is chipped and bent a bit to the left. Could this be the cause? -Thanks
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    Tachometer acting funny! Please advise

    I have a 3.0 L mercruiser that has been recently rebuilt, so I am sensitive to revving too high. Today, my tach was clearly reading way too high for 30 minutes or so. In other words, the engine was revving about 1500, but the tach was reading 3000. It eventually went back to normal after a...
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    1998 Regal 1700 LSR

    I just bought this boat and it has many features but no manual. Can anyone point me toward a pdf or other resource to learn more about it? - Thanks
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    2000 Capri 1950 thoughts

    I am looking at a Capri 1950 with a 3.0 L. I have no experience with this, but my buddy tells me I will have a hard time pulling a slalom skier of any size out of the water. I would appreciate some expert advice from experience. Thanks
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