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    Mercruiser 130hp will not idle when cold and other bits...

    Hi all<br /><br />I've had this problem since I got my boat where it just will not idle when cold. I have to leave it running at 1500 for a while to heat it up and then whack it into reverse to get it out of the slipway. Once she's moving she's fine and when she heats up she's perfect. No...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 rough running. Buyer coming tomorrow!!!

    Hi all<br /><br />Brough my merc 3.0 out the other day and it was misbehving badly. Hard enough to start but when it got going it idled ok. Had problems taking off and it was hesitant with poor power on take off. Once it would get going it was OK.<br /><br />When left running idle it would cut...
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    Timing procedure for 2000 Merc 3.0ltr

    Hi all<br /><br />Can somebody explain how to adjust the timing on this engine and what does dwell angle mean? The manual says to set the timing to 1 degree BTDC I think.<br /><br />Can a simple timing light do the job?<br />Thanks<br />donie
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    Mercruiser 3.0ltr will not stop

    Hi all<br /><br />My Merc 3.0 (2000 model) will continue to run (roughly) when I switch off the key. How is this possible? It sometimes continues for about 10 seeconds and it's like as if it's firing on one cylinder? <br /><br />If I let it idel before stoppping it sometimes stops normally.<br...
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    Parts needed to service Mercruiser 3.0ltr

    Hi all<br /><br />I'm planning to service my Merc 3.0ltr this weekend or next assuming I can get the parts.<br /><br />It's a 2000 model and I'm wondering what I need to buy for a decent service that covers everything so I can have peace of mind for the next few months.<br /><br />I know this is...
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    What does I/O mean

    Hi all<br /><br />I know this is a stupid question but what does I/O stand for?
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    Fuel flow meter

    Hi all<br />I'm looking to add a fuel flow meter to my boat but I don't want to spend 100's to do it. I just want a simple device if such a thing exists.<br /><br />Any ideas?<br />Donie
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    Buying parts for Mercruiser Engines in Ireland

    Hi all<br /><br />Anybody here know where I can buy part for Mercruiser in Ireland. I know most of you are in the states so forgive me.<br /><br />Regards<br />Donie
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    1992 Force 120 won't start at all

    Hi all<br /><br />I have a 1992 force 120 that was running fine but got progressivly harder to start and now won't start at all. Plugs are oily when removed but I presume this is due to the fact that it's not starting. This engine was recently fitted with a new (blue) stator.<br /><br />I'm not...
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    Prop for 3.0ltr ALpha 1 on Maxum 1800SR

    Hi all<br /><br />Can I get some advice on prop selection please. I have actually bought a prop with a 15 degree pitch for this boat as I'm using it for wakeboarding at 20mph. It pulls lovley with this prop.<br /><br />My problem is, what happens if somebody powers it up. How do I work out the...
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    Engine power dies on first take off

    Hi all<br /><br />I have a Maxum 1800 sr with a Mercruiser 130hp and alpha 1 combination. I can start my engine easily (it's a year 2000 model) and I always let it warm up. On the first attempt to take off (ie: apply power) the engine dies and I have to drop it back into nuteral to stop it from...
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    Maxum 1800sr inboard blowers not working

    Hi all<br /><br />I have a Maxum 1800SR and the blowers do not work. Can anybody point me in the right direction for looking for fuses etc.<br /><br />Thanks
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