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  1. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Troubleshooting Cranking Issue

    Sometimes, but not always, when I turn the key to crank the boat nothing happens. It may turn over fine on the next key turn or I may have to turn the key 20 times before it will turn over. When it fails to turn over, there is absolutely no indication (clicks) that anything is happening. I...
  2. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Fuel Filter ?

    I haven't pulled the filter on the fuel pump yet and may could answer my own question if I did, but what is the difference between #2 & #7 in this pic? Same #, same price...why two occurrences?
  3. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Mercarb Power Piston

    Not the power valve but instead the actuator that's staked in the bowl cover...
  4. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Mercarb Power Piston

    Or it might be called a power valve actuator...I've seen both. Anyway, today while disassembling my carb for a good chem dip I managed to break this thing while trying to remove it. Actually the stem appears to have pulled out of the piston, which is still in the bowl cover behind the staked in...
  5. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Control/Drive Sync Issue

    Long story short... Boat runs fine except when control is moved to what would be the neutral position, the drive does not disengage. Without squeezing the control lever lock I can apply slight pressure to the control lever in the "Reverse" direction and the drive will disengage. Adjustment or...
  6. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Water jacket question

    1999 Sea Ray 180 Bowrider, 3.0L Mercruiser... The last time the boat was winterized, the square headed plug on the bottom of the water jacket rounded forcing me to remove the water jacket in order to remove and replace it. It was the end of season so I reassembled with the existing gasket...
  7. 1999 Searay 180BR

    float level question

    1999 Mercruiser 3.0L, got the idle speed problem solved, but still hard to start when warm. Pulled the flame arrestor off and while idling gas is dripping from the jet nearest the back of boat. I installed a new carb kit last year, but unfortunately didn't get to run it much afterwards.I'm...
  8. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Help with Idle Speed Adjustment

    OK, I'm a little confused. I have a 1999 SeaRay 180 Bowrider with a 3.0 Mercruiser and Alpha One Drive. I believe I have a couple of things going on. The boat cranks and runs excellent when cold, but when it warms up it has a tendency to "deisel" when I shut it off, then afterwards it's really...
  9. 1999 Searay 180BR

    Max RPM

    Just wondering if someone could tell me what the max operating RPM is for a 1999 3.0L Mercruiser engine. I can't seem to find it in the owners manual. I have '99 SeaRay 180 bowrider and it came with a 23 pitch prop. I wanna downsize for better hole shot but don't wanna over rev at WOT...Thanks
  10. 1999 Searay 180BR

    good for me and 1 question for you

    For those who do not know me or have not read my other two posts, I got my problem with the engine bogging fixed. It was a combination of corroded distributer cap and two bad spark plugs. However, during the spark plug removal I managed to hit the starter solenoid with the ratchet handle and...
  11. 1999 Searay 180BR

    quick anti siphon valve question...daylight's a wastin"

    does anyone know how much pressure it takes to open the anti-siphon valve? For those who have not read my other thread, I have a problem with the engine bogging when under a load. I have checked everything else and now I'm down to the anti-siphon valve. I've got this bugger off and it looks...
  12. 1999 Searay 180BR

    engine bogs under load

    I have a 1999 SeaRay 180 Bowrider with a 3.0L Mercruiser. I didn't get to run it last summer so it has been sitting awhile. The engine would crank and idle but would not take the gas when the throttle was advanced.I assumed bad gas or gummy carb so I siphoned the tank dry and filled with fresh...
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