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    Mercuriser Alpha 3.0 got spark wont start

    Been sitting for a year. Ran fine last September. Mercruiser Alpha 3.0L. Cranks great. I have spark to the plugs. But it just doesn't start. Pulled the fuel filter and bowl was full of fuel. Opened the carb and it was dry as a bone. If the fuel pump was bad wouldn't the fuel filter bowl be...
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    mercruiser carburetor mounting bolt size

    Hello all - always get great help on this forum. Thanks in advance. I am trying to remove the carburetor on Alpha Mercruiser 3.0L GM 181 I/l4 S/N 0M326113 but can't figure out what the bolt head size is. Plan to use a ratchet but none of the sockets are the right size. Anyone know what the bolt...
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    3.0 hesitation at acceleration

    When I go from idle to acceleration I have severe hesitation and it wants to stall if I don't play with the throttle. I changed the accelerator pump but same problem. Could I have done the installation incorrectly? I've been told it could be bad fuel. What's the best way to remove the old fuel...
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