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    3.0 Engine Idle- help

    Ok guys, this is about fishing, that goes back to engine idle adjustments... Is there any reason that I should not be able to use my primary 3.0 140hp for trolling? Optimal trolling speed is around 2-3mph. At idle speed--> in gear, slowest I can go is about double that.. 4.5. 4.8.. to fast...
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    Bilge Blower location, help..

    is there a "standard" locaton for bilge blower fans? Inspecting mine,, in a 20ft cuddy, there are two 3 inch flexible hoses running behind the engine, kinda laying there, I understand air is sucked out. I think I have two fans. I can see two air hose connections on each end of the one vent...
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    Electronic Ignition upgrade...bad experience

    I have a 1987 3.0 GM 140.. bought Mallory espark conversion for the 4cyl. .. new points just put in for tune up,, ran very well, thought swap out would be a snap. My engine has resistor wire, purple/yellow running along side red, that was connected to coil+.. the mallory directions indicate...
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    Ballast Resistor, do I have one?

    Ok guys, I got my Mallory Espark conversion kit for my 1987 3.0 140hp, directions say to connect it to ballast resistor.. what's that? do I have one of those in this engine, if so, what does it look like and where is it located? coming off the coil perhaps? I've never seen one before so dont...
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    1987 3.0 140hp.. convert to electronic ignition converstion

    Will keep this brief.... ordered Mallory Electronic Conversion Kit 9-26900.... so I dont have to mess around with points again.. I'd like input from those who switched out also, if you were glad you did it and why? thanks
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    Winter's Not OVER YET!!- if you fired it up, drain it......

    you boys in the North East pay attention to temps next few nights.....if you fired up the motor, DRAIN IT this afternoon. gonna drop down well below freezing next few nights..........
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    1987 Alpha One- Lower unit ?

    I've got a 1987 Alpha One,, last fall drifted into rocks on St Lawrence River fishing,, bent aluminum prop slightly, pounded it out with about 2 hits, was not severe, put a small dig into anode fin, did not notice any problems rest of year running boat,, I just bought a Michigan Match 4...
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    Bimini Top Install- fit under snap cover?? thinking not.. thoughts

    I'd like some input on this.. was thinking of installing a Bimini top on my cuddy, I also have a snap cover that fits nicely and I use in transit and storage. was thinking installation of bimini hardware and poles that lay down will prevent further use of snap cover.. anyone run into this? do...
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    Axle-Less Suspension- Timbren

    anyone have any experience with this product? what do you guys think?
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    Michigan Wheel Michigan Match #031080 Aluminum Boat Propeller 4 blade

    I have a 4 blade Solas 14.5x 15pitch on my Alpha One 3.0 GM 140. in line 4. getting 32 gps at 4800 rpm. I just bought a Michigan Wheel 15x16pitch. I like the sound of my motor running just below WOT,, to around 4500-4600 rpm,, my plan is to use Solas as back up and hope to bring down my WOT...
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    "AIR DON'T FREEZE!!!!!!- confirmed!

    Attention all sterndrive owners... I can personally attest that air does not freeze. I winterized my 1987 3.0 GM 140.. by following the advice of Bondo to simply drain the engine and manifold and not worry about using antifreeze.. I did just that in October of 2013. Could not get it started...
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    3.0 first start attempt, no go! help

    Ok guys,, 1987 3.0 GM. in line 4. last run 6 months ago,, this winter was brutal. 50 degrees out,, just tried to fire it up,, zilch, turning over,, no sputter, nothing... probably flooded it. had complete tune up last year, fluids were changed in OCt. Really damp outside, was covered...
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    First engine start of the spring? tips?

    Finally had a 45 degree day in the north east!! woohoo... most of the snow is gone.. I pulled the full cover tarp off, unsnapped the cover and jumped in the other day, opened the dog house and took a look at the engine...I went with the "air dont freeze" winterization method last Oct...
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    Spedo not working..

    Mechanical Spedo not working, 1987 Alpha 1 drive... I did a little searching last year,, tried clearing the intake port,, used a week whacker line and ran it in as far as I could,, went in quite a ways.. seemed clear,, still did not work, what else should I look for? guage busted maybe? how do...
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    Cobalt or Crownline? Boat show visit

    As a new boater over the past few years, I've learned much and much more to go.. Went to my first boat show in Syracuse, NY. ( Go Syracuse!!!) :cool: basketball yell over now... WOW, was shocked to see price tags from $189,000, down to a few Sea Ray cuddys,, 23 footers around $50K. Even a...
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    -15 here.. brrrrrrr anyone had enough of winter yet?

    -15 in spots up here. I think the air is gonna freeze soon..:rolleyes:
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    Winch Cable or Strap?

    VENTURE 2" x 30ft Heavy-Duty Trailer Winch Strap w/Loop End #46521 Wanted recommendations.....have a 20ft cuddy on Shorlandr trailer w/ rollers... have cable on hand winch now,,noted it's likely original and has some freys (the kind that jab into your hand while loading :mad:), was thinking of...
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    Michigan Wheel Vortex XHS #992202 Aluminum Boat Propeller 16p 4blade

    I've got a Solas 4 blade 15p 14.75 in, get 32gps on my 20ft cuddy, 3.0 merc... at 4600 4800... also put a small whack in Solas blade on a rock this past season,, fixed that,, thinking of installing 16p and give that a try and put the whacked prop in reserve,.,, anyone use the Michigan prop...
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    Scratches through Gel Coat, best way to repair?

    Hard to avoid whacks, scratches and dings when docking to load and depart from any public launch, even with bumpers, slow speeds and care, wind, waves and such conditions it's hard to avoid these scratches and scrapes.. what's the best way to clean those up? sanding? new gel coat? thanks for...
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    Axle Camber

    I installed a new 3500# axle on trailer last June and experienced high inside edge tire wear.... axle below VENTURE 79.12" Square Galvanized Trailer Axle (3550 lb.) #46098 it had pre-drilled spring center holes, the 62 inch was spot on.. Is is possible I installed the axle "upside down"...
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