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    Wellcraft Classic 180 deck replacement

    I've started working on the deck replacement of my 1988 Wellcraft Classic 180. This site is very useful and I'm looking for additional input as I go along with this project. My deck had a couple soft spots in it so I knew that I needed to pull it up and replace it along with checking the...
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    parts check request for fuel system

    I have a merc 3.0L w/ alpha one gen one outdrive on my 1988 wellcraft classic 180 engine serial# 0B781405 carb serial number 13899562 / 7303 high volume carter fuel pump no water seperator, though I may add one. I'm having an issue that I believe to be fuel related, so I am going to go through...
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    Continuity Bellhousing strap screw size

    Can anyone tell me the size of the screw that attaches the continuity strap to the bell housing. I lost the screw during repairs and don't want to buy a $20 kit for a 50 cent screw. Need to know the size, thread pitch, length, etc. Thanks
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    water pump replacement questions

    This is for a 3.0L mercruiser, alpha 1 gen 1. I am replacing my water pump while I'm replacing the bellows. The kit I got from Sierra came with what seems like 3 extra o-rings, I cannot figure out where they go. They are not the one for the water pump base, though similar in size, and not for...
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    tilt trim pump rebuild

    specs: 1988 3.0L Mercruiser, Oildyne plastic reservoir tank long story short: I got a bunch of water in my tilt trim reservoir. Fluid was very milky, slightly tan. I noticed this after my tilt/trim got slow then quit. I removed the pump assembly, removed reservoir, then removed pump. The...
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    Up Trim Not working

    I just got myself an 88 Wellcraft Classic 180. 3.0L Mercruiser One issue I'm having is that the Up Trim Button does not work. Also the Down Trim and Down Tilt does not stop when the motor is all the way down. It sounds as if the pump keeps pumping as long as I'm holding the button. This...
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