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    Prop is too tall, NOW WHAT!!

    I have a 91 Mercruiser 3.0 liter, Alpha drive, with a 15 1/4" diameter, 15 pitch, 3 blade, standard rotation prop on it. I damaged it so I bought a new one from Solas. The new prop is taller than the one I took off by about 1 1/2". When rotated it hits the trim anode. It attaches fine to...
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    Alignment tool usage on multiple engines?

    Will the engine alignment tool for a Mercruiser 5.0 liter work on a 3.0 liter?
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    1989, Mercruiser 3, Lower Unit drive shaft play

    I removed the lower unit today to replace the impeller. What I found has me baffled. (The shaft is in neutral ) When the shaft is as far into the lower unit as it will go (by its own weight) and I turn the drive shaft, it has a bumpy feeling and makes rubbing noises at each bump. Also, the...
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    89 Merc 3.0, $ of Distributor cap is too much

    I just came from my boat parts guy and tried to get a distributor cap. He's telling me the cost of a new OEM distributor cap is $51+. My engine Serial # is OD442947, with a points system. Does anyone know if an aftermarket cap is available or perhaps a comparable auto cap? Can I go to my...
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