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    Water/Fuel Separating Filter/Kit

    Does anyone know the correct kit # for a 1987 Mercruiser 3.0 liter-GM. Want to install one next season. Appreciate the help on pointing me to the right application and filter for my motor..
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    Salmon/steelhead Spinning Rods

    If you could choose between a 8.6 ft Shakespear Ugly Stik med action, or a Daiwa 9.6 ft medium action, with similar 8-20lb test rated rods,, which would you choose??
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    Water Separating filter? 1987 3.0 GM Mercruiser

    Ive got a 3.0, was thinking of installing a water/fuel separation filter next spring... I've seen a few vids on installation and placement on fiberglass/wall of engine hole...looks pretty straight forward.. anyone had any problems after installing one? ie- fuel pressure issues? to carb... or...
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    Boat Cushion replacement, how to??

    I have a 20ft cuddy, would like to restore rear seat cushions next year... they simply sit on wood slats, one against outer wall, other on the inside of engine dog house cover.. gonna pull the staples out of the cracked plywood seat, use that plywood as stensil and make new ones... any foam...
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    Alpha One manual??

    Can anyone toss me a link to an Alpha One manual? Thanks.. Might want to pull drive off next spring to inspect impeller......... would be handy to have a clue how to do that.. thanks!
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    1987 3.0 GM engine oil

    With help of several, I believe I have successfully winterized my boat.. pulled plug on block and manifold, used my air compressor to blow it out to make sure,, all water is out...changed out drive oil and engine oil..... Manual for my 1987 3.0 GM said to use Merc Oil, or a good 20-40W or...
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    3.0 Alpha One WINTERIZATION?

    Ok boys.. had a blast in my first season with a "real boat".. Have learned a lot. Will get cold up this way soon.. My plans for winterization is to run 5 gallons of RV (pink) antifreeze through, maintain gas treatment, change outdrive oil, store drive in down position.. put my trailered boat...
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    Power Trim Motor Replaced- 30 weight oil ok?

    Was fishing on St Lawrence River on a trip, power trim motor in my 1987 Alpha One gave up the ghost. Fortunately French Creek Marine in Clayton, NY had a motor. With NYS tax,, the $600 price tag gave me gas!! put it in,,,I refused to pay the $22 for a quart of Power Trim Oil,, grabbed a...
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    3.0 Liter Mercruiser drive belt broke- Thank you UTUBE Guy !!

    If you need to replace your drive belt on a 3.0 in line 4 Merc.. mine measured 3/8 x40 V belt... here's the story, here's the fix.. Out on a NYS Finger Lake today fishing and enjoying the day, was having problems keeping my belt tight,, squeeking,, keeps slipping,, anyway,, was out on a NYS...
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    1987 3.0 Alternator Belt

    Anyone know size of this belt? is it 13/32x40 v belt? how wide is that belt? Seen belts from $3 to $20.. thanks.. Mine's been squeeking, tighten it its ok for while then squeeks again... need new lock nuts to bite in,,, everytime it squeeks that means its slipping and subject to increased...
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    Power Trim issue, Seloniod replacement??

    Pic of trim motor, pic of throttle,,, other day trim would not raise,, pushed button for trim or tilt raise,, clicking only, had to give the motor a whack and it started ok,,, that a selonoid issue? I found replacement seloniods for about $15 each,, there's two of em,,,one for tilt button and...
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    Alpha One Power Trim Motor

    Re: Alpha One Power Trim Motor other pic
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    Alpha One Power Trim Motor

    Re: Alpha One Power Trim Motor pics motor and what ever else that is,, if someone can tell me where the celenoid is from these pics would be helpful, thanks
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    Alpha One Power Trim Motor

    Hi All.. yesterday was getting out of lake, pushed button on trim to raise drive,,click click click,,,nothing, trim motor got stuck. I tapped on the motor,,that released it, it worked as it should. I know these things can get stuck at times,, if I have to get another trim motor, what model...
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    1987 3.0 liter belt squeel at start up

    Hi all,,,had new serpentine belt installed this year,, first few times out fine, noticing now at start up a belt squeal noise, lasts only 3-5 seconds then quiets down to normal... should I look at adjusting the belt tension? likely stretched out a bit? what do you think? thanks
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    4 Blade Solas, that do you guys think

    I've got a 19.5 Cuddy (2500lb) with 3.0 liter inline 4 Mercruiser. I installed a 4 blade Solas 14.75 x 15 P, Jumps me up on plane in less than 5 seconds, my WOT RPM trimmed out at 4600 and 33mph. with 5 adults in boat... Im pretty happy with those numbers. I had a 3 blade Solas 21p...
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    1987 3.0 Liter,,,fuel treatment

    When I pick up my boat from shop this week,, (in for carb adjustment and cleaning) what's the best fuel treatment to add (if any) for my 3 liter engine to keep it running smooth,, or are additives completely unnecessary? The motors tuned up and running well,, lets assume that's the case...
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    1987 Mercruiser 3.0 liter FLOODING...wont start- STABLE?? help

    bought this boat this year, was tuned up at a marine shop before I bought it, compression good,,,has it out twice, last run three weeks ago,,hard starting, flooded carb,, got her going,,ran perfect rest of day,4500 WOT with 4 blade on my 19.6 cuddy,, every key turn,, boom,, started up first...
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    GTW limit, larger tire beneficial?

    Question for the crew.. Im running (2) 205/75/14's, 5 lug, each is 1760 on a new 3500lb axle. running my 19.6 cuddy around,, it's 2450 empty,,probably 2700 total, add trailer and Im still not to 3500lb.. Probably 300-400 short.. Would a larger tire -->ie 225/75D-15" Tire, Load Range D at...
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    Fulton Fender install, is it really that easy??

    Bought a 1987 20ft cuddy, w/ 3.0 merc, boat runs good,, trailer has been a headache.. its a s1985 horlandr galvanized with rollers,,I have relaced now litterally everything....except the frame now, that looks new,, I'm down to putting new fenders, why? I installed a new axel, in doing so my...
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