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    Engine Alignment

    To All, I have a 2002 176 with a 3.0l MCM that had a bad coupler and I had to pull the motor. Installed a new coupler and reinstall the motor everything went well as far as I could tell. Engine reinstalled and everything looks good (Gave myself an Att-a-boy for a great job....toooooo soon) but...
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    Gimbal Oil Check Valve Installation Problem - Need some help....

    I just replace the bellhousing on my A 1 G 2 and decided to replace the Gimbal Bell Housing Gear Oil Lube Oil Check Valve while I was at it. Unfortunately I can't get the new valve to seat all the way into the bellhousing? It goes in but not far enough and not flush? I've hand tapped it with an...
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    Replace Engine Coupler

    To All, I have a 2002 176 with a 3.0l MCM. I believe I need to replace the Engine Coupler. Engine revs but little to no action on the prop.... Question is do I need to pull the motor to change the coupler? ALso, need to find the correct replacement part. The engine serial number is 2A035344...
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    Shift Shaft Orientation

    I just installed a new bellhousing, shift cable, Upper Shift Shaft and a new shift arm in my 3.0l. Upon reinstallation of the sterndrive I'm not sure I have the shift shaft in the proper orientation. I have the foot pointing forward, is this correct? Can someone please clarify for...
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    How to replace a Mercruiser through transom mount oil fitting for my out drive

    To All, OK, I'm stumped!!!!:confused::confused: I have a 2003 Mercruiser with a 3.0... I noticed an oil leak under the out drive and traced it back to the oil outdrive system. The leak is because the through transom mount fitting was cracked. It needs to be replaced and I'm having a bit of a...
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    Mercruiser 3.0l Distributor cap screw size

    Good Morning to all... I recently removed the distributor cap from my 3.0l and broke one of the screws off in the distributor mounting plate. I drilled out broken screw and have a replacement cap with screws. However, before I can install the new cap, I need to know the screw size as well as...
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