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    3.0 mercruiser dieseling

    I have a brand new mercarb 2 bbl tks. Ive set the idle at approx 725. Why else can cause deiseling. Have not touched factory fuel mixture
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    Winteri,ing fuel line

    What is best method for getting all fuel out of carb so next season not clogged up? Pull off fuel line from gas and run until stalls?
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    Surge Trailer brakes

    I. Have a trail star dual axle. Replaced all the pistons that were leaking,new bearings and races then blead fluid. It will pull fine in the morning at 95 degrees but when coming home i have brake smell and harder to pull. Is this an adjustment ussue or brake oil is overheated?
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    Priming rebuilt carb

    How do i prime. Starts but then shuts down. Is there air in the system?
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    Setting rpm on 3.0 mercruiser

    I can't find the old school tachometer. So I have this one says you wrap at 5 times around a spark plug wire. So my question is which wire? Or can I use the stub Out grey wire? That's the one that's used in the falctory. They're saying set it to 750 on the muffs in my yard and then when I get...
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    Carb bolt torque

    mercruiser 2bbl carb. What is bolt torque
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    Fuel line

    Has anyone upgraded to trident barrier a1 . If so any input
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    Starved for fuel

    i emptied the tank and put in 5 gal new fuel and sea foam. wont stay running. Was fine before . Does it need more fuel or primed ,carb rebuild or fuel pump.
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    Primer amd paint

    I got all the growth off.And I have 2 Coats of primer hardening on here.My question is do I need to send this for adhesion or just paint with the mercury phantom paint 2x then clear coat 2x
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    Outdrive cannot clean

    I'm thinking this is because my annodes didnt protect???. I've tried cleaning and also a little bit of sandpaper.But then I stopped pretty quickly. Any suggestions?On what to do with this before I put it back in the water. Do I paint it? Or just let it go until next year. I have replaced my...
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    Thermostat gaskets 3.0 merc

    I removed the old thermostat. It looks liks a gasket is in the bottom. Took it out . Is the rubber oring correct or the cork? The kit has too many. Also the top gasket has one thats foll and another with a hole on the middle. Just want to make sure all is correct.
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    Removing sharlhide

    i used laquer thinner what a job after acid wash with purple power still spots is this normal.?
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    Deep cycle or staeting battery

    I only have room for 1 battery. I usually park on the lake and listen to music. Should i use a deep cycle or only the starting battery i currently have
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    Winterize carb

    does anyone put sea foam in fuel line to flush out gas before dhutdown for 4 month period. Im trying to keep carb from gumming up.
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    Does anyone know correct torque for the 4 small bolts also do you use gasket seal on all 3 gaskets ? Some say only the bottom but i do not want any issues.
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    Lower unit wont seperate from top plate i/0 alpha one

    All 6 bolts and the water pump disconnected. Tap pretty hard with rubber mallet. Wont seperate. Am i missing something i did rebuild this 3 years ago?
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    Marine grease for gimball bearing

    Is lucas marine grease a good alternative for quicksilver or mercruiser extreme for gimball bearing thru stern drive grease fitting on i/o
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    Oil pressure

    I changed my oil and filter it emptied as fast as i filled it to the bilge what could it be
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    Installed rebuilt carb

    Is there a special tool to read rpm. My auto tach fluctuates between 680 and 720 and 800 on muffs. When doing cars in the old days it seemed to be a steady number. Also should the clamp be on the #1 plug wire? Also is it imperitive to remove throttle cable for accurate adjustment. I know the...
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    3.0 2bbl carb adjustment after rebuild

    I rebuilt my carburetor and I put it in and it fired up just fine on one and a 1/2 turns.The RPm's are at a 1080 right now and I know I have bring them down with muffs to about 7:40 or 8:40. Then in the waTer idling in gear to 650. My question is should I adjust the mixture first and does that...
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