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  1. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 Stalling Issues

    Did they clean out the fuel system ? There was gunk in fuel that polluted the carb, if the carb was rebuilt then ran contaminated gas through it again …
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    Turning point hustler 4 blade

    That is identical to my experience with a 4 blade, can trim up more => higher top speed.
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    Oil Pickup Tube/Dipstick Fittings

    given where it is and that you just janked the engine ? I would just get new unless they were out of stock for 4 weeks...
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    Mercruiser 120

    I dont have one but I suspect it is the same for the newer 3.0s if you can get that spec. In absence of a spec I would tighten it from the inside out to the ends to 35 ft lbs and retorque after it gets hot. On my SBC I think the spec was 35 +/- 5 or so ft lbs. I believe they are grade 5 bolts...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    just by google...
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    VP 4.3 MPI sluggish on holeshot

    A neighbor asked if I would take a look at their boat - 21 ft Larson 2011 ish vintage , VP 4.3 fuel injected (GXI I think). The neighbor is a excellent slalom skiier she commented that her and her skiing buddy both thought the boat was sluggish on holeshot pulling up a skiier. Boat is...
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    2012 mericruiser 4.3

    Michigan motorz sells reman longblocks. Would think heads and intake are cracked too… make sure he knows how to winterize
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    you should find a new mechanic , your current one must drink too much beer on the job …
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    2005 Chris Craft with 2 impellers overheating

    Does this have a closed cooling system with a thru hull Pick up where the supply from the drive T's into the line from thru hull?
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    no
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    the carter AFB/ Weber/ Edlebrock carbs have a weighted air valve on the secondary's. the throttle plates are below this and should be fully shut. The air valve essential operates as a vacuum secondary to open more as the engine demands more airflow regardless of where the secondary throttle...
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    did you verify the timing has indeed moved with a timing light? easy to check and also check if it is advancing with rpms like it should
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    Making engine beds

    Doesn't matter what ever you have, Its just a built up block of wood in the end. Don't overthink it the boat and driveline is less precisely built than one would think.
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    Random Hole in the block 1998 4.3 Vortec

    Is that a reaman engine from Mich Motorz or new ? I have had nothing but great luck with the engine I got from them in 2015
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    Random Hole in the block 1998 4.3 Vortec

    It is for the dipstick tube but you may also have a dipstick that attaches to the oil pan, or at least the 4.3 I had with a cast pan did. In which case you can seal this off with a plug and rtv
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    Idle issue 4.3 mercruiser LX

    sounds like the carb bowl is overflowing. That would be the result of a non functional needle and seat/ float or too high of a fuel pressure
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    I noticed I had milky oil when I checked dipstick. Last thing I did was clean the riser and replaced gasket. It never overheated. Ughhh

    It will leak by the rings to some extent and get in the oil
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    Replacing bellows on Mercruiser alpha 1 Gen 2

    Yes or 3m makes weatherstrip adhesive there are a couple substitutes and if i recall correctly bellows adhesive is not a unique formulation . use power tune to get the retaining ring to slide in on bellhousing end
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    Anyone please help with my mercruiser 5.7 thunderbolt v igntion engine, hard to start

    When u pump the throttle to set the choke look down carb to see if any fuel is coming out of accelerator pump And if choke sets properl. If it has sat long enough carb can dry out and there is no fuel in carb until the engine turns over a bit. is your ignition system in good state of tune ?
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    Starter not engaging

    Might be easier to get a tow to the ramp. When I had a bad water pump impeller I towed it to the ramp with our jetski
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