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    alpha 1 gen 2 quick question

    hey guys. I just finished putting my stern drive back together.I resealed and changed bearings on the upper also new water pump.My question is how hard should it be to turn the input shaft by hand? I can spin it but its harder than before i took it apart. I'm thinking that may be due to the new...
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    Oil in u joint bellows

    Hi Guys. Recently removed my stern drive (alpha 1 gen 2 ) to replace the water pump and i noticed oil in the u joint bellows. The boat had been loosing oil from the monitor since ive owned it. I checked all the hoses and fittings from the monitor bottle to the fitting in the transom and found no...
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    can anyone identify this for me?

    Removed the out drive today to check the gimble bearing and lube the u joints and found this. I am a mechanic by trade but know nothing about boats. I an assuming it is some type of baffle to stop water from returning from the exhaust. No idea where they came from or if there is suppose to be a...
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    idle rpm on 1998 3.0

    when setting the idle speed in a marine application is the target rpm in neutral or in gear ahead dead slow?I read something on here a while back and thought i remember someone saying it should be set while in gear in the water not while running on a hose. Thanks guys.
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    3.0 will not stay running

    Hi guys. Hoping yall can give me some advice. 1989 model 3.0 serial # 0L023335 1989 bayliner capri. The engine will start fine if cold. After about 40 seconds it will start missing and die.Then it will be extremely difficult to start if at all and will run very badly then kill again.It sounds as...
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    Fuel dripping from Venturi

    My 89 3.0 has been running rich. The carb was just rebuilt. I noticed that after shutdown there was fuel dripping from the Venturi. Other than the float level being too high what else could cause this?
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    3.0 starter problem.

    Hi guys. I'm having some starter problems on my 3.0 mercruiser. With a fully charged battery(brand new) the engine will turn over a few times then start dragging. i can start the engine once easily. If i shut it off after a half a min or so and try to start it again the engine turns slowly and...
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    First time boat owner with a 3.0 question

    Hi i bought a 98 Bayliner with a 3.0 ser# 0L023335 .after replacing the head gasket engine will not run.I have spark Carb is freshly rebuilt Fuel psi is good.I'm thinking one of two things. The manifold gasket doesn"t fit very well (ill post pics). Also i am having problems setting the rockers...
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    gimble housing is loose

    tried to launch the boat the other day. Pulled the engine cover to check the bilge because this was just purchased and it was my first time putting her in the water. Had a large amount of water entering the boat.pulled it out got it home and inspected it. the gimble housing is loose. If i tilt...
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    fuel pump

    New to the forums and boats. Just purchased a 1998 bayliner 195. I'm going to need a fuel pump. Can someone point me in the right direction. Looking to get one before the weekend. not really wanting to spend $140 for a $60 fuel pump. Anyone know a part number to a carter or some other brand i...
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