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    mer v6 4.3 manifold replacement

    Do you need any sealing compound with gaskets?<br />Also the square gasket i notice are supplied with two rectangular apertures open and two with just a hole.<br />Any significance in this?<br />What is the recommended torque for the 6 exhaust and 4 riser bolts would be helpful.<br />any...
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    4.3lx v6 exhaust water manifold leaks

    I have just found leaks on both sides.<br />Is it possible to weld these with any success?<br />If not can you recomend any suppliers?
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    4.3 lx alpha 1 stern drive oil with reservoir

    According to the manual the qty says 32 oz without res.<br />64 oz with. (sounds exccesive)<br /><br />When draining i assume you remove lower plug then vent and reservoir will drain.<br /><br />Filling from lower plug untill it reaches upper level.<br />Do you fill reservoir up to level before...
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    oil pressure 4.3lx

    The oil pressure gauge fluctuates and is very erratic.<br />I am wondering what could be causing this?<br />There is oil in the engine but it is getting toward the low mark and black which would suggest that it needs changing.<br />Th motor runs fine but would like to see a constant reading for...
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    oil Brand name (possibly Lubedude?)

    Where does "Prolong" oil belong on the ladder of oils?<br />Are there any other poroducts with this brand as i think i have seen in only in Wal-Mart.
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    air/sea temperature guage

    Is there any way to calibrate this ?<br />I dont know what make it is ,only its on a Mariah 94 as standard.<br />Red led type with a rocker switch.<br />thanks in advance
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    Dixie Decals

    Does anyone know where the best place to obtain a pair of "Dixie" decals for the side of a boat?<br />I would say these are 2'6" long by 6" high with an accentuated "X".<br />The manufacturer is out of business so where would be the most economic way of copying them as both are kind of shabby.
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    omc lube type and qty please!

    My buddy wants me to change his stern drive oil& engine oil.This is a black drive with a 3.0l 4 cylinder. age 1976<br />api gl5 80-90 gear oil? qty 64oz approx<br />engine oil grade 10-30 qty approx 5 quarts sound right
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    Smart Tab Report

    I recently bought a set of smart tabs for my Mariah 21 ft 4.3l. with a stingray fin.<br />The problem i had when i had bought the boat was excessive list/chinewalk i think is what you call it.<br />The boat would be capable in smooth water of listing to one side or the other on accelaration and...
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    Tires for trailer

    A friend has a Dixie Bandit 17ft 3.0 motor open bow.<br />Replaced the Goodyear F78/14 with ST 205/75 R14<br />Is this the correct tire for this application?<br />sorry cannot supply weight of boat <br />Guy at the tire depot explained as trailer tires were built differently due to sun and being...
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    Gps co-ords help!

    I wish to erect a fence.Not exactly a boating question but<br />My Garmin Gps-12 will manage the first set of co-ords ok.<br /> Are they as accurate as the second set?<br />If not what do the second set refer to?<br /><br />Here are the two sets of co-ords as follows<br />lat 35 36 52 long...
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    Carport/boatport

    Has anyone got any plans for a carport type of shelter?<br />Maybe someone has pictures?<br />Mine needs to be around 10'6" wide by about 24ft.<br />It would be nice to incorporate an engine hoist should the motor ever need removing.<br />I live within city limits and originally from the UK. and...
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    Apraisal

    Anybody know where would i get an appraisal for a Galaxy 17ft 1976 boat that is not listed on Nada?<br />any suggestions appreciated!
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    Galaxy 17ft stringer & floor

    I wonder if there is anybody out there that has any pics or any stringer size/layout for a 17 ft bowrider circa 1976.<br />Also the floor has developed soft spots and i am curious on the cost of replacing it.
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    Clunk with 3.0 omc?

    A friend has a loud clunk from the outdrive area when traveling at about 10-15 mph.<br />Happens once then does not occur until the unit is stopped or put in reverse then forward again.<br />Anyone any ideas?
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