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    Exhaust elbow riser question 3.0

    I have an other elbow riser in better condition than the one thats on the manifold now. when i went to put the new riser on one side of the foot of the casting had a much narrower are that didnt really cover the full area where it sits . I circled the area in this picture this is not the...
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    Carb question

    My new to me boat originally came with a mercarb.... I ran the numbers and foun the mercarb to be for a larger engine specifically a 5.7 350 .. This is a 2 barrel carb and i realize that there are differences between the two such as jetting I was just hoping somepone could explain why the 5.7...
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    Turns over cant get her to fire up

    To start of I do have a mercruiser manual. But im flailing/failing. My first question is can you guys have a look at how i have my spark wires going to the cylinders and tell me if im correct. I seem to have spark and fuel so i feel like either my timing is messed .. My valve adjusting...
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    New exhaust manifold need help .......

    My new exhaust manifold has 4 slots goin to riser elbow --- The old riser has only 3 slots whats going on here ???????
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    3.0 Mercruiser Head Help

    Can someone identify this : I circled a hole on this picture and am hoping i can get some feedback as to what it is and what needs to be there. Really need some help ...thanks Im fairly positive its not a head bolt.
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    Is water from eexhaust bellows normal??

    I have the drive off and am running the engine with water flow ....Im seeing a small percentage of the water flowing from the exhaust tube. Im thinking this is normal I just need validation ...the rest of the water seems to be flowing from the rifght place whats going on here?
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    Engine Alignment need a little help

    Just wanted to ask you guys what is the best way to deal with the nuts on the front mount. Jam nut lock nut and adjustment nut. I dont have a alot of maneuvering room to get my wrench in there. Is there a trick is their a special wrench or am i being a nancy boy. I have the alignment tool and...
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    new exhaust manifold need help 3.0 lx

    hey guys finally get all the bolts tightened up on the exhaust manifold. I figured out most of the stuff except for a few items. there are two large holes on the bottom. one seems like an allen bolt type and the other screw has a hole in it it that im presuming is you screw the blue plastic...
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    which anodes for Long Island Sound

    going to buy sme new anodes: what should i get i am actually not mooring the boat I trailer it but still thought i could use some advice on which anodes zinc , magnesium or ?
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    Aftermarket Alignment tool

    Got the Heartland tool and yes it came with instructions. Getting ready to pul the gimbal---reading directions about putting gimbal bearing back in and the heartland company that makes the alignment bar says to stick the bar in till it bottoms out to the coupler mark it and and drill hole in...
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    OIl Pump installation

    when installing new oil pump, use gasket and do i use any sealant for gasket ?Looks like it goes on dry. Read the manual and just wanted clarification. This is the gasket between oil pump and block.
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    Water Tube !@!@%%

    alpha one gen II . went to replace water intake hose next to the gimble bearing and. Cut into it to remove. Cmon a plastic water tube - I cut into the first 1/2 inch of it ( plastic tube)......... and while wrestling it to take it off felt it stress the plastic. Managed to get the new hose on...
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    Gimbal Bearing change with engine out

    Hey guys since my engine is out could i knock the gimbal bearing out from the bilge area instead of using a puller from the outdrive side . Does having the engine out make removing the gimbal bearing that much easier in your guys opinion ?
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    Want to test run engine outside of boat

    Hey guys was hoping to get some info. I pulled my engine last season and before throwing it back in the boat i want to test her out in the driveway.Was hoping to get some tips on setting it up correctly. I am going to use external gas tank with fresh gas I will be attaching the water...
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    oil pressure sending unit problem

    Hey guys i got a new oil pressure sender unit and went to install today. I got the quicksilver one that I believe is the correct one ill have to check again but im fairly sure its correct. heres the problem: when i go to thread the new one into the block it is to close to thread into the block...
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    Tubing skiing rigging question

    I have a 3.0 bayliner capri i want to use for tubing / skiing. I picked up an eyelet for towing from the boat shop and plan to install it I have to other rings on either side of the outdrive. Can anyone give me some tips on how to rig up maybe some links to a few pics of different ways...
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    shift cable question alpha one gen.II

    If i use the oem shift cable I read on a post around here i can get around using the ex long socket tool . Is this true?
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    New exhaust manifold from mercruiser

    Very pleased to see my new mercruiser exhaust manifold for my 3.0 lx came in yesterday -no more front and back plates seems like its a more one piece design not sure if its good or bad but saved me from buying a replacemt back plate. also came with fuel line unfortunately a little banged up by...
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    Replacing Push Rod cover need advice

    3.0lx 1996 -- Have a new Push rod cover , got the cork gasket and scraped off all the former gasket material. Whats the best procedure to install. I have that permatex aviation gasket stuff. How shoulld I proceed. What should i coat first with the permatex? Any help would really be...
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    Harmonic balancer size question

    Just wanted to know if anyone knows what size the the HB is. Im not near my engine.Im trying to order a am timing pointer. 3.0LX 1996 Just need the dimension of it. thankjs for any help
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