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    problems with motor again motor does not start

    i have a mercruser 3.0l and i used it like 4 times after the work i have done on it and now it does not start i checked the spark on the coil and the spark comes out white and the spark where the spark plugs are and they come out yellow and no gas comes out from the fuel pump and i put gas...
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    Motor shuts off

    Hello, I have a 1996 3.0 LX Mercruiser Alpha One II, when I run it at full throttle it runs perfect for about 4 or 5 minutes but then it shuts off. It starts alright, but when I run it again it shuts off after about 4 or 5 minutes.
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    What do you think about this?

    On July 17,2009 I bought a 1996 Monterey 180 SCR with a 3.0 LX Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II. Before I bought it I tested it out and it ran at about 35 mph according to the speedometer. I changed the gimbal bearing, impeller, seals, U joints, spark plugs, wires, distributer cap, rotor, thermostat...
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    Alternator question

    I bought an alternator for my 3.0 LX mercruiser Alpha One Gen II at Pep Boys, its the same as the one that was on my boat only it doesn't have the casing on the back with the seal, so I took it off and put it on the new one. Ok, so the question is, there is a screw with a nut on the back of...
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    Carburator question

    I have a 1996 3.0 LX Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II. I removed the carburator, took it apart and cleaned all of the rust and gook that was inside it. I put it back on and when I started the motor it started like new and then shut off and wouldn't start again. I took the carburator cover and the...
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    Question about mercruser alpha 1 gen2 parts

    I have a 1996 3.0 LX mercruser alpha 1 gen 2 I need to know what type of carb does it have if it is the same as a car carburetor and what number of kit am I supposed to get :confused: and the thermostat what temperature is it supposed to be and if I can use an automotive thermostat :confused: if...
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    Mercruser Alpha One Gen II Shift Problem

    When I run my boat and I try to put it in neutral it stays in forward or goes into reverse, I have problems putting it into neutral and sometimes the shifter gets stuck.
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    Tires question

    Hello, I recently bought a 1996 Monterey 180 SCR and the trailer tires needs to be replaced. They are 205 75 14 I think. Anyway could I replace them with regular car tires or do they have to be trailer tires?
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    1996 3.0 LX Mercruiser Problem

    I have a 1996 3.0 LX Mercruiser, the problem is I did a tune, spark plugs, wires, Dist cap, rotor, changed the oil and filter also the gasoline filter. I ran it today and it ran great, the only problem is when I shut the key off, the motor didn't shut off right away it kept runnig on for a few...
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    What do I need

    I recently bought a 1996 Monterey with a 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II. I want to do a complete tune up and need to know what parts do I need.
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    What is a Drive Shower?

    Hello, I saw this and I was wondering what is this for and do I need it? Drive Shower Mercruiser Alpha Outdrive Sterndrive.
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    Question about prop

    Hello all, I went to buy a new prop for my 1996 Monte Rey 180 SCR which has a 3.0 Ltr motor (GMC) and a Mercruiser Alpha One Gen2 and it has a 21 pitch prop which is bent. The dealer told me that the boat I have runs better with a 17 or 19 pitch prop. I didn't buy it because I want to check...
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    Question about gimbal bellow

    I am trying to put together my Mercruiser Alpha One 2nd Gen. and I replaced the gimbal bearing, I need to know if the aluminun ring that comes with the gimbal bellow goes on the rear of the bellow or if it goes on the inside of the bellow from front to rear.
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    Prop question

    Hello, I took the propeler off and it has these numbers on it 48 78122 A40 21P I looked for the 3 set of numbers that say how many fins, diameter and pitch but I cant find it. Does anyone know what those numbers mean?
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    Question about prop

    Hello, I took the propeler off and it has these numbers on it 48 78122 A40 21P I looked for the 3 set of numbers that say how many fins, diameter and pitch but I cant find it. Does anyone know what those numbers mean?
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    Scheduled Maintenance

    Hello again, I bought a 1996 Monterey 180 SCR with a 3.0 GMC motor and a Mercruiser Alpha One (learned this here reading the posts). I need to know if somebody can tell me where I can find the scheduled maintenance for example when to change oil, filters, belts, lubricants, timing chain etc. The...
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    Repair Question for Mercruiser alphaone 3.0 Ltr

    Hello, I just bought a 1996 Monterey 180 scr. It has a Mercruiser Alphaone with a 3.0 ltr Chevrolet motor. Its the first time owning an inboard outboard. I bought it really cheap because it when the motor turns on it makes a really bad noise. I removed the transmission part and inside the big...
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