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    Power plant replacement

    Hello, I have a 1989 Maxum 20' open bow with 3.0l mercruiser motor and alpha 1 out-drive. The powerplant is dead and needs replacement. I am curious what are my options to drop in as far as motor sizes. Can I go larger? if so, how large? Is it an easy transition? I will be doing the work...
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    Non Starting Mercruiser 120

    Its been a couple of years since I have last seen the water, and now I have some time and wanted to get back out there. Only problem is, I cannot get my engine to turn over. I went through the seloc manual and followed the directions on troubleshooting starting conditions but the information...
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    Merc. 3.0l Recent Repower Questions about Rough Idle

    I recently repowered my 89 Maxum i/o, 3.0l Mercruiser motor. After getting the motor in, which is 91, I found that this motor has electronic ignition, and there are 2 wires that are not needed for the boat connection on the left insert of the distributor. The motor<br />started up, but seems to...
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