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    mercruiser 3.0 steering binding on occasion

    I have a 1987 sea ray with a 3.0 mercruiser that runs great and steers and handles great, just on occasion, the steering will bind taking some force to turn, then it works fine again. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Dont want to waste money on changing good parts. Hopefully just a...
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    Sea Ray Steering Cable

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me the type of steering cable I would need for an 87 Sea ray with 3.0 mercruiser with quicksilver controls. And also where to get it. Thanks for any help.
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    Mercuiser 3.0 coupler problem

    Hello all. I was replacing my 3.0 mercruiser after repairing a broken starter bolt. While installing the motor, we inadvertently lowered the engine while the coupler was resting on the transom assembly. So, the weight of the motor was supported by the coupler. Now, as I was afraid of, there is...
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    Alpha One Outdrive alignment

    Hello all. I have removed and reinstalled my 3.0 mercruiser due to broken starter bolts. I was under the assumption that as long as it was out and in, nothing would change and would not have to align motor. I have looked into assembly and spines look perfect. Equal amounts showing all the way...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

    Hello. Have a broken starter bolt on my mercruiser. I was wondering if anyone knew where to get new bolts, and also the bracket that is supposed to be on the starter, which as I am reading here, its absence most likely caused this problem. Thanks to all for your help.
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    Removing and reinstalling Merc. 3.0

    Hello everyone. I am looking for information on the removal and reinstallation of a mercruiser 3.0 motor. I have to fix a broken starter bolt. The information I am getting is that it is pretty straight forward. I am a little confused on the alignment. Cant seem to find much info on that. When...
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    3.0 litre mercruiser starter issue

    Hello. Got myself in a jam and had the rear of the boat flooded by large waves. Boat ran until i got it back to dock. Now i am trying to start it and all i get is a click. No overheat and no water in oil and not seized. Noticed solenoid above starter got really hot, actually saw some smoke...
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    1987 Sea Ray seville Parts

    I am the proud owner of a new (to me)1987 Sea Ray Seville. I found this on craigslist and thought it was ok for 2800. It really runs nice and everything is in great shape except for a small softspot on the floor near the back sea drivers side. It has a 1994 3 litre merc with alpha out drive. It...
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    Will a 85 HP force lower unit fit a 125?

    Hello. I have a 85 hp force outboard that is giving me a few problems. Looking through craigslist I found someone with a 125 hp power head for sale that runs good. The year is a 1986, wondering if someone could give me some info as to if that 125 would fit the lower unit on my 85, and any other...
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    85 HP Force bogging down

    I have an 85 hp force that runs fine in the driveway but under load bogs right down. It loses power in one cylinder. This happened out of town of course, took it to a marine mechanic who was known to work on these old motors. He said it was either a clogged exhaust port or a blown seal in the...
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    winterizing 85 hp force

    I was what steps were required to winterize my 85 hp force I just picked up this rear. It runs well and I want to keep it that way. Thank you.
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    ski ropes

    hello. when you buy a ski rope does it get tied directly to the back of the boat or is there a connector rope that would get tied to the boat and then to the ski rope. Thanks everyone
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    1966 McCullogh 7.5 fuel filter

    Hello. Wondering if anyone would know where to get old McCullogh outboard parts. Specifically I need a fuel filter for a 1966 7.5 hp motor. Model no. 64300750. Thanks for any assistance.
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    Throttle parts

    Hello. I was working on my 1986 85hp force motor. Had it running fine, but had an accident. Broke a part on the shaft that the throttle is attaced to. It has swivel attached to the throttle cable and this in turn, turns the tower shaft. Could anyone direct me to where to find this part and what...
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    removing flywheel on 85 hp force

    Hello. Wondering if anyone could provide some information on removing a flywheel on an 85 hp force. I did try to search but didnt find anything. Thanks for any help.
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