Forum: Electronics
10-04-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,679
Correction
I have to differ with Seapuppy. Batteries in series doubles the voltage but the current remains the same. So if you have the 6V batteries with 220 Amp-Hrs, you'll still only get 220 amp-Hrs witht 2...
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Forum: Electronics
09-28-2010, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,727
My new alarm
My new alarm fix would have identified this in no time! I don't understand why Mercruiser didn't do this to start with.
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Forum: Engines
09-27-2010, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,593
New engine alarm system
I have a 3000SCR with twin 5.0L carb engines. My alarm system used to go off (and still does from time to time) but the Merc system doesn't tell you why. You have to check the gauges (and stern drive...
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Forum: Engines
09-14-2010, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,286
Hi John,
If you're still under warranty and...
Hi John,
If you're still under warranty and you should know that if you have any engine problems, Mercruiser MAY not honor the warranty if you've used anything other than Mercruiser original...
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Forum: Engines
09-13-2010, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
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Forum: Engines
09-10-2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
Found it!
I spent the day on the boat and I found my problem! Under the carb is a plastic spacer of about .75 inches. Well the gasket UNDER this spacer had worn out at the back where it couln't be seen!Just so...
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Forum: Sport Yachts
09-09-2010, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,726
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Forum: Sport Yachts
09-09-2010, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,178
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
09-08-2010, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,787
I have 5.0L mercs and I have both the Merc...
I have 5.0L mercs and I have both the Merc service manual (#24) and the Seloc manual. Now I haven't read both from cover to cover but just last night I was looking for info on the distributor cap and...
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Forum: Engines
09-08-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,749
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
09-07-2010, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,671
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Forum: Engines
09-07-2010, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Engines
09-07-2010, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
Hi Ed,
I tried that and it's not water. In...
Hi Ed,
I tried that and it's not water. In fact. I just got back from a 2 week trip on the boat where I put in about 5 full tanks of gas. So I'm really back to a mechanical problem. I even suspect...
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Forum: Engines
09-07-2010, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,749
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Forum: Engines
09-07-2010, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
5.0L timing
I have a 1998 3000SCR and one of my engines (STB) has an acceleration problem. I just had the carb rebuilt so it's not dirt. It idles well but as soon as I try to accelerate (slowly or quickly), the...
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Forum: Engines
09-07-2010, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,687
Hi Gary,
I have a 1998 3000SCR with twin 5.0L...
Hi Gary,
I have a 1998 3000SCR with twin 5.0L carbed engines. At about 3200 RPM, I'm burning about 9G/Hr per engine. But like you said, that will depend on water conditions and boat loading. But it...
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