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    Dying Engine/Electrical issues ???

    I have cleaned both ends of the battery cables and all the connections at the starter solenoid, alt, etc. I don't think I mentioned this before. They whole electrical system shuts down, and does not come back until I turn off the key.
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    Dying Engine/Electrical issues ???

    I have a 1997 Mercruiser 3.0XL. The last few times I have had it out, it has been dying on us. There are a few things going on: If any accessories are turned on, they run for about 30 seconds and then whole boat dies. (does not matter at what RPM or if it is in gear) After about 2 minutes of...
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    Lots of oil coming from the breather

    Thank you Scott. I will just start wiping it down as part of my pull out process.
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    Lots of oil coming from the breather

    As I took the carb off to rebuild it I noticed that there is what I consider a lot of oil buildup coming from the oil breather tube to the spark arrester. 1997 3.0XL. Is this normal? This is my first one inboard/outboard so I am not sure what to expect. Engine does not seem to be low. Thank...
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    1997 3.0XL carb rebuild kit

    Got the carb number and called Mikes. Got the kit on the way. Still not sure what carb I have but is was not the standard kit. Thank you for all the help.
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    1997 3.0XL carb rebuild kit

    Thank you!
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    1997 3.0XL carb rebuild kit

    I am trying to find a good rebuild kit. I don’t want to try to Decipher the crap on Amazon to find a good one, and I can’t figure out which kit I need from west marine. Anyone with experience or know what kit? I would greatly appreciate it, as right now we are on land, and I believe that boats...
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    1997 3.0 having stalling issues half way through summer

    Been using my boat with a 3.0 this summer and this week it has started hesitating when trying to accelerate. It will straight die if I don’t punch the throttle at least 3/4 wot. This happens in neutral or in gear. what I have done: new fuel/water separator filter new spark plugs new gas new...
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    Mystery Port on 1960 75hp - water comes out while running - ANSWERED

    I thought that this might be a fill hole for the lower unit oil but I don't see any threads in it. When the engine is running water pours out of this hole. Can anyone help me identify what this hole is for. Thanks
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