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    3.0 L Ignition Timing Question

    I have a OMC 3.0L model 302AMFTC engine and need clarification on where to properly set the timing. My SELOC manual says 6 BTDC but I have seen other charts at 0 degrees. I am running 87 octane non-ethanol fuel and some charts have the timing set different depending on octane. There is so much...
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    Squealing noise in neutral

    Finally got the sterndrive on after a lower shift cable issue with the help from everyone here. Replaced the lower impeller unit as it was damaged and pulled the engine as parts were missing from the rear engine mount hardware. Put all back together and checked alignment with alignment tool and...
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    I need a new fuel pump

    I am new to boating and have the same problem finding a replacement and don't want to create a bomb..... I purchased my first boat 5 weeks ago so still learning alot, the previous owner installed a electric pump to bypass the failed mechanical one. My engine is a OMC 302amftc model with a Carter...
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    MC1 Shifts into Reverse but no Forward

    Hey everyone, been a while since I posted as trying to fix stuff on my own instead of asking a bunch of Newbie questions.... Put the boat in the lake this morning, backed off the trailer fine then no forward. Gave up and brought back home to find not shifting into forward. Here is what I...
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    What's this Accessory on my MC-1 Sterndrive?

    Another question as I still have so much to learn about boats..... This is a Pict of my MC-1 Sterndrive which has horizontal fin added to it which doesn't appear OEM from all the photo's I have seen. What is the purpose of this? Thanks, Andy J
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    Mercruiser lever won't stay in place - Throttle

    It's me again... Boat Newbie with many questions so I appreciate everyone's help and patience. My control lever will not stay in position and engine goes back to idle unless help in place . I have dug around for a couple weeks and tried everything I have read but no change (tightening set...
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    Newbie- First Boat

    Hello Everyone, We purchased a 1972 Winner Bimini a few weeks ago which is my first boat. I have been searching several weeks to figure out what I have and how to maintain it which most came from this forum. Here is what I know about the boat- - 1972 Winner Bimini Inboard - Previous owner...
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    My First Boat- 1972 Winner Inboard

    I have been reading through this forum for 2 weeks trying to find info on my new old 1972 Winner Bimini which we purchased 3 weeks ago, so much information here! I have worked on automobiles for 30 years and this is my first boat, much different and hard to find information on it. I have tons...
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