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    Mercuiser 3.0L 1989 120 Carb issue

    OK, I have done my homework and reviewed many of the old threads on this 120 carb. So, I am going to throw this question out there for one of you who are much wiser than myself. Here are the details, 1989 20ft Sea Ray with 4cyl 3.0L Alpha One engine. It is my fathers boat but I know it...
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    88 Mercury 45Hp just rebuilt fuel pump need to tune and sinc carbs need help!

    Well slow and shure we finally seem to be to the root of all evil with this motor. All along I thought I was having ignition issues when after performing the test thanks to "Laddies" all the ignition checked out good. Today I went after the fuel system since my compresion was 130 PSI on all...
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    88 Mercury 45Hp Seems to be missing on 3 and 4

    Ok Gents, It has been a while since I have had a post with all of you. Here is my problem. This 45hp has been a bear to start after sitting this winter. I was convinced after doing a number of test on the ingition system that the switch box was bad. So, Today I decided to try jumping the...
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    Confused and second guessing myself

    OK, I put a thread in the prop board and I after a response and a some talking with the previous owner I was wondering the following. I have a 17 ft bass tracker with a 45hp motor and 13pitch prop. took it out for the first time since is has been out of the water for 6yrs. At 5200 rpm wide...
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    Best prop for my tracker

    I need the experts help. I have a 17ft bass tracker with a 45hp merc. The prop is a 13pitch and at full throttle I am turning 5200 rpm at 23mph. I like the speed but the hole shot is seems really slow. I would like to know if this is the best I can expect or can I make so changes. So what...
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    Prop Size,Pitch,Material for my 45hp 1988

    OK, I am getting ready to take my new to me tracker out for my madden voyage and the prop that is currently on the engine has seen better days. I am looking for the right prop for me to use with this boat in Texas bays. I am not looking to break any speed records just want a prop that will...
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    45hp merc stator ohm readings (HELP)

    I just took my manual and did a ohm reading of my stator and all was within limits except on the Red to Red/White reading. The limits are from 56 to 76 ohms. Mine read 157.0 ohms. I know my way around a multimeter but would sure like one of you marine experts to tell me what I got is a bad...
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    new old mercury owner needs HELP!!!

    OK guys, First I am new to this site and have found it ver helpful. I hope you all jump in and get me straightened out on this one as well. I have a 1988 45HP that has sat for about 6 years, I have already cleaned out the carbs and relpaced all the fuel lines. New batteries and tried to start...
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