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  1. nola mike

    Mercruiser 3.0 won't throttle up

    Not sure if you actually realize the point of this forum, but it's DIYers looking for advice on how to fix their boats. "Get a mechanic" is NEVER the answer here. There is nothing on a carb'd 3.0 short of machine work that can't be tackled by a shade tree mechanic.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 won't throttle up

    Check compression
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    Boat Recommendations

    Meh, I do that routinely. I did change the back to back lounger/jump seat setup to a rear bench/2 captain's chair setup. 4 adults easy on the rear bench, 2 in the chairs, 2 comfortably in the bow. Sub out a couple of adults for kids and can do more than that somewhat less comfortably. 19'.
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    Mercruiser Neutral Safety Switch?

    My bad. The achris quote threw me. Carry on.
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    Mercruiser Neutral Safety Switch?

    Start a new thread. This one is about to get locked in 3, 2, 1...
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    2016 Mercruiser 6.2L ECT DTS Axius Cooling System Issue

    What was the solution last time? Did you try swapping raw water intakes between engines altogether rather than tying them together?
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    1971 Tri-Sonic Riviera (any other ones out there)?

    "possibly new floor" = rotten floor, stringers, transom = complete gut job
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    MC-1 Drive Dog failure?

    I've always used permatex without issue.
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    MC-1 Drive Dog failure?

    You got a lot going on. --Input shaft seal is responsible for the oil in the bellows. Where is the water coming from in the bellows? That could possibly be the reason for the water in the oil as well --i don't think you need to set preload on an mc1, someone correct my if I'm wrong --as...
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    Broken console to control shift cable

    Shift interrupt won't trigger if you're only shifting using the lower cable.
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    Gen 1 305 swap with gen 2 4.3

    Ah, true. Was mostly responding to scott's post. If you're dropping it in the starter is going with it. The 4.3 flywheel IIRC is not matched to the motor, ie the motor is internally balanced. Not sure about the 5.0? I think I was also thinking about the flywheel/coupler difficulties that can...
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    New Winch or Winch Strap?

    IIRC from his shenanigans he does, and is why the boat isn't on the highway :)
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    1986 Winner Quest 186

    65 gallons seems big. If you want to get an accurate answer you might need to do some tank draining (not that hard) or depending on how much tank is visible you can do some rough measurements.
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    Gen 1 305 swap with gen 2 4.3

    Flywheels wouldn't swap over?
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    Gauges recommendation

    Another super helpful comment. Keep them coming.
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    Vapor lock or something else?

    Winter blended fuels vaporize easier
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    Gauges recommendation

    Alright, sounds like you officially have a bad volt gauge. Fuel gauge sounds OK, wouldn't worry about where it settles key off. Last is the tach. "Wonky" might need a better description. First step is cleaning the connection at the coil (you said already clean at the helm) or disconnect the...
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    Boat Died on the Charles River (Massachusetts) - Had to Self Rescue!

    I took a trip up to DC with my buddy on his boat. He assured me that the tank was full. He also said that the fuel gauge was broken. I brought a Jerry can just in case. Boat broke down several times before I pulled the fuel filter and saw that it was dry. Apparently he knew that the tank was...
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    Gauges recommendation

    What exactly is the fuel gauge doing? So engine running you get 14v on your voltmeter with the leads connected, but 16 volts on your gauge? Next test: Ground the sender wire from your fuel gauge. Should peg full. Disconnect sender wire. Should read empty.
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    Boat Died on the Charles River (Massachusetts) - Had to Self Rescue!

    Wow, glad it worked out. You did so many stupid things that the stars must have been in your favor (no offense, much of my life is based on questionable decisions). I grew up a town over from you...which lake were you on?
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