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    Winterizing...how many dissassemble outdrive?

    This relates to my other post from a moment ago about re-filling my outdrive. Before I re-fill my outdrive with oil, I am debating whether or not to completely dissassemble the outdrive like Don S recommends. I know it is probably the best thing to do, but I was wondering how many really do...
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    Filling Outdrive with oil

    Hello, first time winterizing... So I am winterizing my outdrive(a 1985 merc alpha), now I'm confusd on filling it back up with oil. I am told you must fill it from the bottom up, and putting it in the top hole(labelled "vent"), will not work. For a guy used to car, truck, and motorcycle...
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    Online Parts Diagrams

    Hello, I was wondering if anybody knows of a good place online to find diagrams or schematics for the 3.0liter Mercruiser 140, or the Alpha 1 outdrive. Some cutaway, blown-up pictures or parts diagrams would be very helpful. If I am stuck buying a manual, what's the best one to buy with lots...
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    How fast does your Merc140 go?

    My glastron x-17 will do 35-37mph, at 5,000 feet elevation. What are you guys getting out of your mercruiser 3.0l 140hp?
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    Bogging Problem Solved

    Hello, POsted a while back about my bogging 3.0 merc. I didn't get any replies, but I found the problem on my own and got the boat running great. Thought I'd post this to help anyone else with a boggy 3.0 liter. The problem was the accelerator pump inside the carb, there is a screen inside...
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    New owner of 3.0 140hp Merc

    Hello, Thanks in advance for any help! I just bought a 1985 Glastron-Conroy x17 with the Mercruiser 140 HP 3.0 4 cyl motor. Some questions... 1. At full throttle the boat tops out at 35-37 mph. I am at 5,000feet in elevation. Not sure what prop I have, but does this seem resonable? 2...
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