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    Octane question

    First of all thanks for taking the time to look at the question. I appreciate it. I have a 3.0 liter Mercruiser engine that's a 4 banger. I've had the boat for 3 years and treat her like my baby. I've kept up on all the maintenance. The carb was rebuilt last year, oils changed yearly, and even...
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    Where can I buy a jug with a hose hook-up for winterizing

    I know this is the wrong time of year to be thinking about this but curious where I can buy a plastic jug with a hose hook-up. I would like to buy one so I can hook it to a flush muff and drain RV antifreeze through the hose to the muffs. I have been searching the Internet for one and only...
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    Which gear lube should I use?

    Hey just curious curious if anyone could help me decide which type of gear lube to use. I have a 2000 Crownline with a little 4 cylinder engine. I think the engine is rated for 190HP. The boat has a lower unit. I am having a hard time trying to figure out if I should buy Quicksilver Premium Gear...
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    Jug of RV Antifreeze Froze

    Just curious if anyone can explain why my jug of RV antifreeze is frozen at +10 degrees outside when it is rated for -50 protection. The jug was not dilluted with anything. Thanks
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    Water seperator filter.. where is it????

    Just curious if anyone can answer my question. I have a glass bowl on the side of my 1992 3.0 Mercruiser engine that is I/O. The bowl is full of fuel. Is this the water seperator filter??? If not can anyone tell me where it is, and if I have other fuel filters I need to look at?
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    Fuel question...

    Hey just curious if anyone can give me ideas on what I can do to improve my 3.0 Mercruiser engine fuel situation. It is a 4 stroke. It starts fine at cold start. I have to choke the engine. After running it for awhile in the lake we often stop to let the kids go for a swim in the lake. After...
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    New to boating---Have water question

    Looking for answers. I am new to boating and last fall purchased a 92 Dynasty 17 foot 3.0 I/O. We recently had it out for an afternoon of family fun. While the boat was in the water I kept running the pump every so often just to see how much water the boat was taking on. It seemed that for every...
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