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    4.3 L Mercruiser Timing Marks

    Where are the 4.3L Mercruiser Timing marks (262, 175 hp)? I have a 1987 SeaRay Seville I am working on and I see the timing mark on the harmonic balancer (I believe thats what its called, the piece with all of the belts hooked up to it). What I don't see is any gauge on the engine cover.. I...
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    SeaRay Seville 180 BR

    I recently purchased a sea ray Seville 180 BR (1987). This boat has a Mercruiser 4.3L V6, rated at 205 HP. The boats dry weight is about 2000 lb, I would estimate 2500 loaded, plus 2 people at about 300 or so. Alpha One Outdrive, with what I believe to be a 1.81:1 outdrive, this is not...
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    Axle seats should be welded?

    Just bought a boat and noticed the old leaf springs/u-bolts and associated hardware were a bit rusty and worn out. Decided to go about replacing them just to be prevantative, plus the clearance between the tires and fenders was about 1/4 of an inch which I thought was a bit low What I have...
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