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  1. dlogvine

    medallion tachometer light bulb socket and wire

    I just got a replacement for my old broken tachometer, the new used one is medallion B-3150. It has a completely different light bulb socket and my old does not fit. Is there any place I can buy the socket adapter and light bulb for this tach? Pictures attached Mod EDIT: Link changed, but...
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    OMC 1984 3.8L tachometer wiring

    Tachometer on the 1984 Mercedes (Freedom boat) boat with 3.8L OMC sterndrive is going all the way down to max as soon as I turn the ignition key into on position. I thought about testing the wiring first, since it could be a problem with the short circuit somewhere. However I cannot find any...
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    OMC 1984 3.8L engine mounting screws lose

    I have an OMC stringer sterndrive 3.8L 4.3. The screws on the left side mounts are mostly lose and the holes are full of dry rot with rust. I can clean the holes wth a wire brush, but not sure as to how to fix the new screws in the holes. Should I use something like liquid nails or some other...
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    Removing Rochester 2barrel carburetor omc v6 1984 drive

    I tried to rebuild a carb on my boat and found out that I cannot remove one of the bolts holding it. The bolt is one of the four holding carb to the engine. It is the one facing the front of the boat on the port side. I was able to put a soccet (I believe it is 1/2") but could not fit the...
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    OMC 1984 3.8L engine

    I just got this new old boat, 1984 Mercedes (I believe it is now freedom marine boats) with 3.8L OMC engine. There is a pair of Serial numbers and model numbers on the drive Mod No 382STMRCOM, Ser No J 836439 and the second pair is Mod No 983487, Ser No J 3575..( the last two digits I need to...
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    Mercruiser Alpha one trim problem

    I just replaced the oil container for the power trim/tilt pump. It was leaking, so I removed the holding bracket, both oil lines and replaced the reservoir. Then I placed everything back and refilled reservoir, moved the tilt up and down and refilled reservoir again. The trim button appears to...
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    trim motor oil in mercruiser 3.0

    I was on the lake today and at first could not drop down my outdrive, noticed that trim motor was buzzing but nothing happened, so i looked at the trim motor oil container and it was almost emptyx first im not 100% sure as to what kind of liquid/oil does it use, common sense says should be...
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    1989 force outdrive lower unit replacement

    I just bought a nice lemon on ebay auction. The previous owner who donated the boat claimed the engine was running, just forgot to mention that it was 8 years ago. So the lower unit is corroded and rusted out. It needs to be changed. What is the unit type and brand i need to look for? Are they...
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    speedometer or pitot question

    When Ive got my boat, speedometer was not working at all, so I found the same speedometer on the salvage yard and replaced the old one. Replaced speedometer showed up the speed of 10-15mph max even when I was going at about 30-35mph. Id guess that this time the problem is with the pitot or the...
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    fuel filling the boat

    It might sound like a stupid question but i wonder how can i determine how full is my tank during the fuel filling. And also i get fuel splashing from the little nozzle on the transom while the tank is not full, is it the indicator that the tank is full?
  11. dlogvine

    rebuilding 2BBL mercarb on mercruiser 3.0L engine

    I did rebuild the carb, mercarb 815396 on mercruise 3.0. When I was removing it I had a problem with disattaching the Fitting fuel inlet from the fuel line that goes from the fuel pump to carburetor. I had to remove the air horn and unscrew the fuel line from the fuel pump to separate the fuel...
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    What is a Carburator type in Mecruiser MCM 3.0L engine?

    The engine is Mercruiser model MCM 3.0L serial number 0C860967, boat has an original engine and it is 1990 Bayliner 2050 . I tried to find a carburator's model and serial number but it has nothing on it. So I guess it is mercarb but I still need to find out what carb repair kit should I buy...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L engine stalls when getting into high gear and runs roughly on neutral

    I have a 1990 Bayliner Capri 2050. I got it professionally serviced but still got the problem, when it starts and I try to put it into a high gear forward it chokes. Most of the time, especially when I go slow, trying to pull the towable. It does it less when I push the lever faster, but still...
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    Bimini top installation on a fiberglass body

    I just bought a Bimini top for my 1990 bayliner 2050. Originally it comes with a cockpit cover that always hits my head when I'm at the steering wheel. I got the hardware for the installation but got stainless steel screws from Home Depot. They are two types , size 8 with 3/4 and 1" lengths...
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    Where do I dump an old boat hull in California

    I am looking to buy an old 76 Hawaiian tri hull boat cheap. The hull and insides are trashed so there is no way I am going to restore it. I'm planning to take a trailer with the engine and maybe some other parts that are worth stripping and dump the hull. The question is where can I get rid of...
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    dashboard replacement 1990 bayliner 2050

    I have a 1990 bayliner 2050 with 3.0 i/o mercruiser. The dashboards on both sides are worn also not too badly. But the gauges are very hard to find to replace, speedometer and tachometer are oversized and require 4 1/4 in cutout holes. Im still looking for speedometer replacement but almost...
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    1990 alpha one mercruiser 3.0 prop

    i bought a nice stainless steel M14 1/4X18 3 blade prop to replace my old beaten up aluminum prop. It fits the recommended specs for such an outdrive, but when i installed it it is hitting the fin on the outdrive. Is there anything i can do with the outdrive to fit the prop and could this prop...
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    1990 Bayliner Capri 2050 speedometer

    I just got a 1990 Bayliner 2050 and speedometer does not work. I tried to check the pitot, the hose leading to the speedometer, all are good, speedometer is defective. Cant find the same speedometer anywhere. The serial number on the back is SE9466 (printed on the cover) or CS0262D engraved on...
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    1990 Bayliner Capri 2050 Mercruiser 3.0L carb type

    I have a 1990 Bayliner Capri 2050 and the engine starts on the first turn of the ignition key, however when it is cold it stalls when I push the shifter forward. It sometimes does it when I push the shifter forward or in reverse in neutral. The mechanic said it might be an old carburetor and it...
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    1990 Bayliner Capri 2050 tuneup

    I just bought this boat. It has a mercruiser Alpha one 3.0L engine, but it has been idle for the last 5 years, the owner managed to treat the fuel to get it to start every time, however it runs a little rough. It has a brand new battery, and oil is clean and fresh. What tuneup should I do before...
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