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    Harmonic Balancer 3.0 Mercruiser?

    Does anyone no the GM replacement part # for a 1988 3.0 Mercruiser 130hp. The Mercruiser part # I have is #55045. I am looking at $200.00 for the Mercruiser part and was hoping the GM replacement would be cheaper. Thanks
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    Replacing Exhaust Bellows

    I have to replace the exhaust bellows in my 1987 3.0 Mercruiser. How difficult is this? I was just talking to a mechanic and he said it took him 5 hrs. one job to replace both bellows. Is it that much of a pain?
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    Crankshaft Pulley, harmonic balancer problem?

    I just got a new boat w/ a 1987 3.0 Mercruiser with a crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer that I can pretty much pull off with my hand. What is involved in getting this replaced? Is there something that may have caused this? I read that it may be a bent propshaft? Also should I leave this job to...
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    77' Evinrude 75hp that will not turn over?

    I have a 77' Evinrude 75hp that will not turn over. It does nothing when I turn the key, and just would like some advice on where to start with troubleshooting. It has a new battery that has more cranking amps, could that of caused the starter to go? I did not think so. I did get shocked when I...
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    1977 Evinrude 70hp Starting Problem?

    I have a 77' Evinrude that died on me this weekend. I just put a new battery in it (with more cranking amps) and it ran fine for most of the day. Then went to start the motor, and nothing. Turned the key, and got no response from the starter, checked wiring, fuses, etc. and everything looked...
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