Man i cant thank u enough for doing these videos. I have almost the same exact motor and outdrive. Keep up the great content. And much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤
Thank you for another great video. Suggest replacing that fuel pump with the inner diaphragm being that old it won't last long. Been there done that. Lol !!!
I can praise you enough for your clarity and in-depth explanations. Love your channel. I got me a 2003 sea ray 180 and you channel has been invaluable! Again thanks!
Thank you so much, and we are truly honored to help. This comment is a true testament of the power of DIY! The DIY community is incredible, and you will continue to benefit greatly and save lots of money over the years by making your projects DIY…especially boat projects. Enjoy this holiday weekend, and if you or any of your family or friends served to protect us at home, God bless you all. 😁👍🧰
Hi Michael, great vids. Thanks for your time to put these together. I have a 1988 2.5 liter mercruiser alpha/gen 1. I’m replacing the carb. Unfortunately I turned the air/gas mixture screw to much. Now I need to set it back to factory setting. What is the proper amount of turns I should start with. I’ve heard 2 full turns? Thanks again for everything.
@@rinloeurn9022 Thanks for watching, we appreciate that. Honestly, we would start with plugs and wires as well as destructor cap and properly setting points. Maybe even replacing fuel filter. If you are still having issues…carb is almost 100% likely the cause of your engine bogging.
G'day from downunder. I absolutely love your series on the belows replacement for the alpha 1. I don't suppose you have a video that shows how to adjust the carburetter (mixture/idle)? Regards John Simmons
Thank you, we are truly honored you enjoyed our Bellows series. We don’t have a video showing a carb/mixture idle on the 3.0l at the moment unfortunately.
Thanks for watching, great question. In this video at the (6:50 mark), we talk about this sight- fuel line. It allows you to see if fuel is inside line. If fuel makes its way inside line, it’s usually an indication that your fuel pump diaphragm has ruptured and will need to be replaced.
Great video, I got a question wondering if you could give your opinion. Went to fire up the motor for the first time at the lake, it has already been drained of all the antifreeze in the water lines when the mechanic put the hose to it. The motor had a rough idle, slight increase in throttle eliminated any sputter. As the throttle increased more the motor begins to sputter and die. Any info carb or some blockage?
@@tuned2k Thanks for watching, any update? First thought would be contaminated fuel, or a clogged and contaminated carburetor however in your case…neither of those should apply at this point. Have you replace spark plugs and wires within the last 2-3 years? It’s also possible that if your distributor cap was replaced, your point gap may be off a bit. We will post a few video links below including replacing spark plugs and wires as well as replacing your distributor cap, points, and setting gap. You may also have a weak ignition coil, and by replacing a few of these parts, the efficiency and effectiveness of your ignition system will be second to none. Replace plugs and wires: ua-cam.com/video/-qStXfk5Zak/v-deo.htmlsi=71n9dLIXdSd-1xIi Replace Distributor Cap: ua-cam.com/video/kqBL1tSTMkk/v-deo.htmlsi=mYx5VVfF5xeuA2rj Set distributor point gap: ua-cam.com/video/YbEoFI8lCQE/v-deo.htmlsi=YYoLFl2reDTOmGLX Replace Ignition coil: ua-cam.com/video/PAc0cAYeY_c/v-deo.htmlsi=9flBYSDM1D9x_NTZ Let’s start there, keep us posted.
i just boat a boat with this motor in it. the butterfly is NOT connected to the throttle cable linkage and i'm trying to figure out what i'm missing. If there is anyway i can get in contact with you that'd be great!!!
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders did some digging and research, me just being silly. i didn't know about the automatic choke. new starter on the way, trying to figure out which carb rebuild kit i need. pulling carbs off this weekend
Thank you for the video, but I will search out another channel next time as you have far too much extranious stuff in your video. I really don't care about your jetski or if it's raining, I'm trying to fix my carb on my boat.. THAT"S IT.
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Man i cant thank u enough for doing these videos. I have almost the same exact motor and outdrive. Keep up the great content. And much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤
You are very welcome, that makes it a lot more convenient when you own and operate the same equipment. 😁👍
Thank you for another great video. Suggest replacing that fuel pump with the inner diaphragm being that old it won't last long. Been there done that. Lol !!!
You are welcome and that’s great advice. We replaced that as well.
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I can praise you enough for your clarity and in-depth explanations. Love your channel. I got me a 2003 sea ray 180 and you channel has been invaluable! Again thanks!
Thank you so much, and we are truly honored to help. This comment is a true testament of the power of DIY!
The DIY community is incredible, and you will continue to benefit greatly and save lots of money over the years by making your projects DIY…especially boat projects.
Enjoy this holiday weekend, and if you or any of your family or friends served to protect us at home, God bless you all.
😁👍🧰
Hi Michael, great vids. Thanks for your time to put these together. I have a 1988 2.5 liter mercruiser alpha/gen 1. I’m replacing the carb. Unfortunately I turned the air/gas mixture screw to much. Now I need to set it back to factory setting. What is the proper amount of turns I should start with. I’ve heard 2 full turns? Thanks again for everything.
Absolutely amazing video brother, you deserve 1m subs
Thank you so much. 😁👍🧰
Great step by step guide video, got a 08 bayliner 3.0/ when give it throttle it bogs out and engine cut off, need tuneing or carb ? Thanks
@@rinloeurn9022
Thanks for watching, we appreciate that. Honestly, we would start with plugs and wires as well as destructor cap and properly setting points.
Maybe even replacing fuel filter.
If you are still having issues…carb is almost 100% likely the cause of your engine bogging.
Nice detailed instructions, thanks Michael 👍😁
Thank you Dave. Next up is syphoning old contaminated fuel out of tank.
Thumbs up before I even watch it 👍
Thank you, we hope we don’t disappoint. 😁👍🧰
How many drain plugs does this alpha one have? I’m winterizing the same motor on my boat soon
Hello.Great explanation awesome 👌👍
Thank you, hope your DIY carburetor project is going well. 😁👍🧰
G'day from downunder. I absolutely love your series on the belows replacement for the alpha 1. I don't suppose you have a video that shows how to adjust the carburetter (mixture/idle)?
Regards
John Simmons
Thank you, we are truly honored you enjoyed our Bellows series. We don’t have a video showing a carb/mixture idle on the 3.0l at the moment unfortunately.
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Can u tell me,for what purpouse is that yelow hose on the carb down to pump?
Thanks for watching, great question. In this video at the (6:50 mark), we talk about this sight- fuel line. It allows you to see if fuel is inside line.
If fuel makes its way inside line, it’s usually an indication that your fuel pump diaphragm has ruptured and will need to be replaced.
Great video, I got a question wondering if you could give your opinion. Went to fire up the motor for the first time at the lake, it has already been drained of all the antifreeze in the water lines when the mechanic put the hose to it. The motor had a rough idle, slight increase in throttle eliminated any sputter. As the throttle increased more the motor begins to sputter and die. Any info carb or some blockage?
@@tuned2k
Thanks for watching, any update? First thought would be contaminated fuel, or a clogged and contaminated carburetor however in your case…neither of those should apply at this point.
Have you replace spark plugs and wires within the last 2-3 years? It’s also possible that if your distributor cap was replaced, your point gap may be off a bit.
We will post a few video links below including replacing spark plugs and wires as well as replacing your distributor cap, points, and setting gap.
You may also have a weak ignition coil, and by replacing a few of these parts, the efficiency and effectiveness of your ignition system will be second to none.
Replace plugs and wires: ua-cam.com/video/-qStXfk5Zak/v-deo.htmlsi=71n9dLIXdSd-1xIi
Replace Distributor Cap: ua-cam.com/video/kqBL1tSTMkk/v-deo.htmlsi=mYx5VVfF5xeuA2rj
Set distributor point gap: ua-cam.com/video/YbEoFI8lCQE/v-deo.htmlsi=YYoLFl2reDTOmGLX
Replace Ignition coil: ua-cam.com/video/PAc0cAYeY_c/v-deo.htmlsi=9flBYSDM1D9x_NTZ
Let’s start there, keep us posted.
i just boat a boat with this motor in it. the butterfly is NOT connected to the throttle cable linkage and i'm trying to figure out what i'm missing. If there is anyway i can get in contact with you that'd be great!!!
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders did some digging and research, me just being silly. i didn't know about the automatic choke. new starter on the way, trying to figure out which carb rebuild kit i need. pulling carbs off this weekend
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Awesome, well done! A new Starter will be a great addition to your engine.
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Awsome video
Thank you, we appreciate that. 😁👍
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Thank you for the video, but I will search out another channel next time as you have far too much extranious stuff in your video. I really don't care about your jetski or if it's raining, I'm trying to fix my carb on my boat.. THAT"S IT.
@@Barredeux
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No matter how you feel or view us, we will always be here and willing to help you. 👍🧰