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    On throttle up the engine dies

    Not always , it is hard starting and the positioning of the throttle seems off, I have found this title Alpha Gen 2 Stalls Going into gear (Shift Cable Replaced) I have a new shift cable but the old cut off switch/plate , then there seems to be a new plate that needs to be moved to have the...
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    On throttle up the engine dies

    Fuel was in a 2 gallon jug , fresh 2 days old... I use a modified outboard hose to deliver direct to engine , later I switch it to main tank. The plugs and Distro were checked and cleaned with little dirt...
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    On throttle up the engine dies

    Starting the engine and it has idled and warmed up for a while... with temp good .. I add throttle but the engine only gasps and dies , meanwhile the clutch button does not pop out to engage the drive.. this results in paddle deployment Is there something out of adjustment? 3.0 merc(carb)...
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    3.0 Liter Mercruiser drive belt broke- Thank you UTUBE Guy !!

    Many cars use these vbelts , could I use this in place of the drive belt and therefore not need to play ith the engine mount ? Ketofa 3/8" Power Twist V-Belt Saw one of these on Jay Leno on one of his cars and it looks like a good application for boating ...
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    3.0 lx merc plug question

    I'm looking at an r42ltsm plug , is it wrong for the 3.0 lx merc engine , and why ? Thanks R42ltsM not the r42lts
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    3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine does not turn over

    Shucks, I'm not a mechanic and the cost of a new motor plus install is more than the boat is worth ... so I guess I should buy a new boat ? From whom ? thanks am I banned now for mouthin off ?
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    3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine does not turn over

    Ok It's February 17 th, 6 months later , the engine cylinders are full o atf synthetic, and I have weights on a propellor shaft torquing the engine. Then I noticed that the engine has flipped over, under hand pressure, with no plugs and the alernator belt loose! The engine is finally...
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    3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine does not turn over

    Hi ok update The engine does not spin at all, i have read it should turn by hand without too much trouble.. The outdrive is not seized up. It was winterized the same way for 15 years and was fine . I think it was not turned for too long and has the two center cylinders frozen tight. The oil...
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    3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine does not turn over

    Hi , after not using the boat for a while I wanted to turn the engine over. The engine does not turn and seems stuck rock solid. I removed the engine valve cover but everything looks fine oily , no rust, the engine oil is clean and full. The boat was fogged when put away. I put MMO into the...
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    lower shift cable problem ........

    OK I think I found the problem for my outdrive purgatory. In short buy and use the official lower shift cable tool . If I had done that last year when I initially changed out the lower shift cable ( lsc ) I would have been boating now. I had bought the go thru tool. This tool I purchased has a...
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    lower shift cable problem ........

    I found this video which seems to help a lot with the repairs in this area
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    lower shift cable problem ........

    Alpha 1 gen 2 capri 1952 3 liter bayliner Seems like the boat will not go into reverse once its all setup, it will go if I do it manually. The lower shift cable brass thread does not seem to be fully seated into the housing. What procedure is needed to redo the threaded seat so that the...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 lower shift cable installation tap size confirmation

    HI 1995 bayliner capri 1952 3 liter 4 cylinder ---- installing new lower shift cable. I want to put a tap thru the lower shift cable housing.... is this a 1/4" Pipe Thread, Straight Pipe thread ? many thanks just wanting to get it right wow MerCruiser engine unit sales are way...
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    Outdrive does not want to re -install in boat

    Yup just did the pull and reset of the outdrive and it was no problem .. guess its ok ,, oh yes replaced the gasket too :) the o rings must have been squished enough to let the shaft thru easy .... I gently tapped the outdrive thru with a wood block and hammer the 1st time ...if you measure...
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    Priming my 3.0 liter

    How much are starters ? Guess I'll need a few.....
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