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    Harmonic Balancer

    I have a 1987 Bayliner Capri, 4 cyl 3.0L. After removing the harmonic balancer from my engine, how do I go about putting the new one back on? The only way I can see to do it is tap it on with a rubber mallet, or a hammer. Is there any tricks to the trade? It is only held on with a small key...
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    Please Help Belt Turning Inside Out

    I have a 1987 Bayliner Capri, 4 cyl 3.0L. The timing belt keeps getting thrown off and turns inside out in the process. In reading posts, I replaced the upper pulley above harmonic balancer, and checked my alternator (had extra, so replaced that too), and checked the pulley/harmonic balancer...
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    Swap an OMC 3.0L for an OMC 5.0L?

    I currently have a 1987 Bayliner Capri 2050. It has the 4cyl. 3.0L engine with a Cobra outdrive (which is cracked). Was looking for an outdrive, and a guy wants to sell his whole engine, including outdrive, in running condition. It is a 5.0L engine out of a 1985 Bayliner Capri. My question...
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    OMC 4cyl 3.0L Starts up, won't idle, dies.

    Hey there, new boat owner here. After help here w/ a firing order question, I have found and replaced the following problems: New starter, new fuel pump, new points, condenser, cap, and rotor. New thermostat housing (was rusted and nasty). I now have spark, w/ no backfire anymore after...
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    Distributor Cap - Spark Plug Question

    Hello, newbie here. I just got my first boat and have been doing work to it. I have a 1987 Bayliner Capri - 21', with an OMC 4cyl 3.0L Cobra. I am at work, so I don't have the serial number. My question is, that the previous owner just threw the spark plug wires in the boat (was his project...
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