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    Tubing from carb to fuel pump disconnected 140 Merc

    There is a plastic tube attached to the base of the carburetor that looks like it should be connected to the fuel pump but appears to be a little short. The "certified factory trained" mechanics at the marina said it doesn't matter much. These guys as some of you already know from my previous...
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    Can a bad temp gauge cause a short in the ignition circuit?

    The temperature sensor has been R & R'd and the temp gauge reads 160 with power to the control panel off. Can a bad gauge cause a short and blow the ignition switch fuse?
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    Bilge Pump - Always on?

    When I had the work done on my engine and outdrive they installed a new bilge pump (not that I needed one nor was I asked beforehand). I noticed that after a heavy rain there was about 8 inches of standing water in the bilge. When I checked the dual battery switch it was in the off position...
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    Running a merc 140 w/inoperative temp gauge

    Added to my other woes with the mechanic mentioned in my prior posts was his insistence that I run "the sh#t" out of the engine to get to carburetor to clear itself of gunk buildup, knowing full well that the temp gauge wasn't working. Fortunately I didn't fall for it and asked instead to have...
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    Electronic ignition/wires question

    Can Mercruiser noise suppression wires be used with a distributor that has been modified with an electronic ignition unit? I read somewhere that certain wires will not work.
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    Rough Idle on Startup - Merc 3.0L -140 Alpha One

    After replacement of the fuel pump, water separator, coil, plugs, wires and tuneup by factory trained Merc tech the engine runs rough on startup and even stalls sometimes. Runs great after it warms up after about five minutes of idle. but that initial roughness is enough to wake up the dead...
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    Lower exhaust pipe leak discovered after transom/outdrive rebuild

    I had my transom and outdrive serviced on my Mercruiser 3L 140/Alpha One and when the boat was launched the mechanic discovered that the lower exhaust pipe was leaking and the boat was taking on water. He said there was no way for him to know that the pipe was leaking BEFORE he launched it. Now...
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