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    Trolling with a Mercruiser

    We have a 1996 Maxum, 20 ft. long, 3.0 4 cyl and want to troll for fish, and are considering 3 options: 1) Idling down the engine 2) Installing a trolling plate on the outdrive 3) Mounting our Mercury 110 outboard on the stern or an electric motor somewhere on the boat Some of our...
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    Choice of gear oil

    What type of gear oil should be used in a 1996 mercruiser 3.0L outdrive? Is there a marine and non-marine application oil and is one preferred? Is a certain weight required? Thanks
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    Maintenance

    We have a 1996 Maxum Mercuiser 3.0L. We have been using it just a few hours a year for several years. How often should I change the engine oil and filter and also the gear oil? What is the recommended gear oil? Thank you in advance for your help.
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    10 hp mercury not running

    have early 80's mercury 110 outboard......will run briefly only after spraying starter fluid into cylinders......has been stored since last october and was running at that time.....have mixed new fuel and it is getting to the carb....it does spark, but it may be weak.....over the last 20 yrs...
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