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    3.0 head gasket choices

    88 mercruiser, using the 88 head with a 75 block..both original GM gaskets when pulled apart or at least they have GM marked on them.. i believe the 75 had a steel shim style while the 88 had a composite with cylinder rings. Now I thought I read there was a deck height difference in the...
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    Alpha one gen 1 XD trim cylinders

    Are the XD cylinders found on all Aplha one units, or was it possible for them to come through with another style? The reason I ask is I recently came into an outdrive suposed to be Aplha but it didn't have the XD cylinders..the caps had a hex on them. Thanks
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    1975 V174 Bayflite

    Hey all..Picked this up for parts. Initial intent was to use the motor for core parts in my 88 X-19s. As I read more and more about these boats I find my self giving a second look at this hull other than just the parts. The more I look online at sites like classicglastron or craigslist the...
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    1948 Montgomery Ward 5hp Sea King prop shaft and gear

    Hi all, trying to help a bud out.Looking to replace the shaft and gear.Some shop tried to change the rotor ,didnt know how to get pump rotor out and damaged the gear and shaft.. Any ideas on where to get these parts? Thanks In Advance
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    88 Glastron wood and glass repair newb

    Still reading about things like fiberglass materials and resins, using a resperator..As I cleaned more of this new(to us) boat I found more than I would have liked.. I was hoping at first that I could just do a couple of patches..But I have to admit this bare spot of transom has me worried...
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    Interior pics anyone 1988 Conroy X-19s

    So far the best pic I have seen was from classicglastron, they show the pics from the 1986 x-19 adds..only prob is, no inside shots. My boat was missing one of the engine compartment covers and no seat backs for the same section...Trying to see how it was meant to be..Ultimately A covered...
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    Life expactancy New Manifold

    Just wondering how much time I will get out of a new manifold considering it will probably only see fresh water or at least the majority of the time? Thanks Chris P
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    Newb? Understanding manifolds and risers

    Hey all. Have two 3.0's torn down. Both of them I suspect water leak from the manifold system. This particular head from my 88 shows sighns of water damage only on the intake ports..Head and manifold. I do plan on getting a new manifold .Before I get that far though, I have been reading a...
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    Nother Newb ? 3.0 Rotation

    Hi all, Just doing some more reading...Is there such thing as a reverse roation 140/3.0? I know I have seen pics of twin 3.7's... Just trying to be sure of what I have ..I know I am going to be needing a starter and reading the reverse rotation stuff has me curious.. I am assuming the...
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    Sierra 3.0 Piston rings

    So I was browsing the i boats store, shopping for some rings... Am I reading correctly , 1 qty only covers one cylinder? You need to buy 4 sets? Are these Sierra brand chrome moly rings or just cast iron ? Thanks Chris P.
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    88 3.0 Merc vs 75 140 Merc (long blocks)

    Hey all..Picked up the second boat in my sig for parts..I was searching for a donor long block for the 1988.. As I read I get the idea that there were changes over the years.. I am looking to find out if I can mix and match parts between this 75 and 88 in case I can only muster up certain...
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    3.7 Merc in place of 3.0 Merc

    Still reading , havnt found all the answers yet...It seems that the 3.7 4cyl has some trouble areas..Still trying to read up on the info to that statement. Not sure if this is would be a backwards move or not , but I found one of these locally manifold to oil pan ,suposedly runs good...$500.00...
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    3.0 alpha 1 stuck? newb questions

    Hello all..New to the hobby.. Tinker with automotive stuff... Still learning about boat motors and drives..Have done some reading here in the forums.. So far I have a stuck motor..Oil in base pan is clean, so far cooling system(excluding manifold) is holding pressure..(cold) There is water...
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