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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    Well I figured I’d post an update on my progress. Got the engines swapped out, replaced both bellows and gimbal bearing while I was in...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    My only concern is that this boat was having fuel delivery issues, and I just spent $400 getting my OMC (Holley) carb professionally...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    Is the Mercruiser stuff significantly better? I genuinely have no idea.
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    Found a donor! ‘93 Bayliner Classic. It’s all Mercruiser, so will be buying a new exhaust manifold and using my carb/accessories. Will...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input. The search continues!
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    So i did find this ‘94 engine, don’t know how many of you have Facebook to be able to look at the listing. The ad says it “runs great”...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    That’s kind of where I’m at. Been searching Marketplace; assuming I can find a deal at the end of the season with people not wanting to...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    So just so I’m clear, are the OMC and Mercruiser 3.0 block and head the same? If I was to find a Mercruiser engine, would I just have to...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    I’m relatively mechanically inclined…never done a motor swap (other than one motorcycle) so I’m hoping to do it myself, if I can find a...
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    Jcgonzal replied to the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block.
    Awesome information, thank you! The transom, floor and seats seem to be in great shape, which is the only reason I’m considering...
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    Jcgonzal posted the thread 1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block in OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives.
    New member here, just bought my first boat. I knew it was going to be a project, but didn’t anticipate this. Long story short the...
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