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    Mercruiser 3.0 I/O engine fresh cooling system ...

    Hi All,<br /><br />I have just bought a 18 ft boat w/ Mercruiser 3.0L.<br />I am considering to install a fresh cooling system, but I found out that there is only a half system available.<br />I have read many posted messages but I can still not make up my mind.<br /><br />I have the following...
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    Cost to replace Mercruiser 3.0 manifold and riser ...

    Hi,<br /><br />I have just bought a boat 1992 w/ 3.0 mercruiser engine. <br />I saw ther e were rusted areas around the spark plug, but the<br />plug looked normal. I read may topic about the water infestation<br />that can cause a suden death to the engine. <br />What is the normal cost the...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L and 3.0LX power rating??

    Hi All,<br /><br />What is the difference between the two engines w/ the same size,<br />but have difference power (120 vs 135 hp)? The LX allows the RPM <br />range to be higher. Is that where the extra power comming??<br /><br />thanks,<br />BeachCraft
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    Bayliner Capri Hull Identification

    Hi,<br /><br />Does any one know how the Bayliner Hull Identification indication?<br />Does the last three digit of the Hull identification indication the model/size?<br />I go to Bayliner site, but I could not find any info about the Hull ID.<br /><br />Thanks again (Great site ....)<br /><br...
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    Buying a boat w/ broken lower gear ????

    Hi,<br /><br />I am going to buy a boat w/ some damage to the fin of the<br />lower gear and the propeller was also broken. <br />The boat ran over some rock of the bottom of the lake.<br />How can I be sure the gear is o.k?<br />I turn the propeller and I can not feel any sound from it.<br...
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    Mercruiser 3.0L compression number ?

    HI,<br /><br />I am in the process of buying a boat w/ Mecruiser 3.0L (Yr 1992).<br />Is ther e any know what is the good compression range for this engine?<br /><br />Thanks in advance..<br /><br />Beachcraft
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    Chrysler 85 HP carb needle s or reef damage...

    Hi,<br /><br />This is great site. I learned alot about the O/B problems by reading all those messages.<br />I noticed that my carburetor spited out gas at the choke shutter. It spited out gas<br />when I turned the engine.<br />I cleaned my carb, and I saw sand in the bowls. How can I determine...
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    2 cycle TC-W3 oil comparation???

    Hi,<br /><br />I currently looking for 2-cycle TC-W3 oil. All of the oil I am<br />looking for is NMMM certified, but their price are from 1x to 4x <br />of the lowest price. In southern california, the oil I am checking is<br />Penzoil, Havoline, Mercury, Quicksilver, West marine.<br /><br...
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    85 HP Chrysler voltage regulator burn out ...

    I need to find out why my voltage regulator keep burning out.<br />I check the AC voltage from the stator ouput at the AC input of<br />the voltage regulator is around 40 to 65 VAC at low to high RPM. <br />Does this is a normal range?<br /><br />I could get 15VDC from the regulator w/o...
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