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    Bellows replacement. Frustrated!!!

    Hi all, this will be somewhat a long post, sorry. 1988 Wellcraft 170 classic, alpha one, 3.0. Boat began taking on water, not much but enough to be concerned about. Inspected and found exhaust and shift bellows bad. Bought bellows kit which included gimble bearing. Disassembled and decided to...
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    88 Wellcraft 3.0/Alpha One intermittent VERY rough running

    88 Wellcraft 170 Classic, 3.0, Alpha One. Bought boat late last season, boat ran good but decided to do total tune up before this season. Plugs (mr43t AC Delco), cap, wires, rotor, condenser, fuel filter (all Sierra parts). point set at 30 degrees dwell, Timing at 8 degrees before TDC, idle mix...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 alpha one prop questions

    Late in the season last year I purchased a 1988 Wellcraft 170 Classic open bow runabout. Boat came with a High Five, five blade prop. Research showed that prop was for V6 or V8 boats. Checked multiple prop selector sites and changed to 3 blade, 14.25x19 pitch Stiletto prop. Tuned boat up...
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