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    270 SC owners - a few questions...

    Hi, I have few questions about the 270SC, as I am looking to import a boat from the US to here in Western Australia (there is little choice here and eye watering prices). The '97-'01 model 270 SC is currently top of my shortlist, but there is not one here to view so can any of you please help me...
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    Does this head gasket look bad?

    Hi, Just running up a 3.0L 4cyl mercruiser for a project boat I am working on, so first time I have had it running, and the new oil emulsified :mad: Removed exhaust manifold and tested it by blocking outlet and attaching a garden hose to pressure water in, it didnt seem to leak, so pulled head...
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    What engine oil? Oil & fuel cleaner additives?

    Hi, just doing an initial oil and filter change on my (new to me) late 1970s Mercruier 140hp 3.0. It was left sitting around for a good few years so I am changing all consumables, fuel + water pumps etc. Anyway what type of fuel do you think would be best for it? The (dated) Clymer service...
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    removing ram anodes- pre Alpha outdrive

    Hi, Just aquired a 17' Dateline Bounty that needs some restoration (it has sat around unused for many years), it has a Mercruiser 140 GM 4cyl circa late '70s. Anyway the trim rams dont move despite the pump whirring, have disconnected the ram ends from out drive and they still dont move, from...
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    4 wire trim sender ???

    Hi, I have a Yam 40hp elec tilt trim circa 1990, which has a 4 wire trim sender, but no gaugeb currently fitted, just the four wires (black white pink and orange) left disconnected under the cowling. Can anyone please tell me what these 4 wires are as I really want to add a trim gauge? I...
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