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    Volvo 3.0 GS wont start

    I have a 1997 Wellcraft Excel with a Volvo 3.0 GS. Can't get the boat to turn over. The starter spins. Makes a whining noise but wont engage the fywheel. I have tested the batteries (it has 2 with a Perko switch) both are good. Tested the starter and it works. Have tried to shim it and nothing...
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    Swapping an 88 140 for a 82 140?

    If anyone on here has read my previous post you know that I have a 1982 stingray with a Mercruiser 140 that some of you have helped me to bring back from the dead. The motor ran great. Started everytime first turn of the key and the boat was alot of fun for me and my family. Sadly coming back...
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    Mercruiser 140 Overheated

    I recently purchased a 1981 Stingray with a 140 Mercruiser. I am not extremely familiar with boats but am mechanically inclined. I dont have a lot of money and am trying to do this as cheap as possible and yes I do know that some of you are rolling your eyes right now LOL. I took the boat out on...
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    1988 Mercury 115 with low compression

    OK here we go. I purchased a 1988 Basstracker about a year ago. It started when I bought it but was never lake tested. When I got it home my brother in law did a compression test on it and it had 2 low cylinders. The boat sat all winter and this spring we took it to someone who advertised a...
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