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    changing the bellows and shift cable on 87 merc 3.0, hit a snag!!!!!

    First time taking on a job this big. Changing the u - joint bellows, shift cable bellows and shift cable, and all the seals / gaskets. Have all the parts and the special tools neede to do this successfully. Followed all the instructions I could find, removed outdrive, disconnected shift cable...
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    replacing riser gasket on mercruiser 3.0

    Replacing the gasket on the elbow riser and was wondering if I should use a sealant or adhesive on the gasket. Thanks all.
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    exhaust bellows vs exhaust tube

    Will be replacing the U joint, shift, and exhaust bellows in my 89 mercuiser I/O 3.0 liter There is currently an exhaust tube installed on it. Is it better to replace it with the same, or, replace it with a bellows? What is the difference performance - wise?
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    Installed a new water seperater filter, now?

    I have installed a water separater filter where I previously didn't have one on my 1989 Sea Ray 200 with a 3.0 Mercruiser. Thanks to all your help here. I was wondering about the existing filters. There is one in the fuel pump and I believe in line at the carb. Do these need to be removed...
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    sealant for window?

    I have a 1989 Sea Ray 200 closed bow. The window / hatch that opens on the bow has had the glass knocked out of the frame. There is no damage to either the frame or glass. I am trying to find out what the sealant is that holds the glass in place. The sealant looks like a rubberized silicone...
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    Spark plug wires

    Changing the wires to my 1989 3.0 Sea Ray 200 and noticed the new wires are NOT the same exact length as the existing ones. The two shorter wires are longer than the old ones. If I install these will it create a problem. The wires I purchased were the "correct" wires according to the iboats...
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    water separating filter

    I have an 89 Sea Ray 200 with a 3.0 liter Mercruiser. I am looking to install a water separating fuel filter and can't figure out where to install it. There just doesn't seem to be any room there. If it is installed across from the fuel filter on the wall, the engine compartment cover will hit...
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    oil in exhaust manifold 1989 3.0L mercruiser

    I was draining the water from the engine of my 89 3.0L mercruiser. I opened the petcock on the block and nice clear water came out. When I removed the plug from the exhaust manifold the water was discolored as if there was oil or gas in it. What are the possible sources of this? there is not any...
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    engine idles real rough when cold, smooths out with when throttled up

    Have an 87 sea ray with a mercruiser 3.0 sterndrive. When it is started cold, it rattles, shakes, and even stalls unless the throttle is increased.:mad: Once it is warmed up, it idles fine. I pulled a sparkplug, which was installed new at the beginning of the season, and it was black. I tried...
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    water seperator filter

    I have an 89 Sea Ray 20' closed bow with a mercruiser 3.0. I have purchased a water seperator filter, which there wasn't one before. I can't seem to find a suitable place to install this. I first tried to fit it directly across from the fuel pump. When I placed the cover back over the engine...
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    fuel filter?

    I have a 1989 mercruiser 3.0 I can't see a fuel filter anywhere. Is there one in the fuel pump? When I install a water separating filter, will there be no need for any other filter?
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    Replacement prop

    I have an 87 Sea Ray 200. It has a 3.0 Mercruiser I/O. The propellor was dinged and I would like to replace it. Trouble is, I have no clue what to look for. The current prop is SS and has the following on it.......T15320. I don't know what the numbers mean and could use some help identifying...
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    Water in floor around the fuel tank

    I'm winterizing the 1989 Sea Ray 200 and there is water around the fuel tank in the floor. I have raised the bow and that water doesn't drain to the bilge area. I have stuck a wire in the hole in the bilge that goes under the fuel tank to check if it were blocked, it isn't. I don't want to leave...
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    Fuel filters

    I am winterizing my 1989 Sea Ray 200, with a 3.0L I/O I could not find a fuel filter on this anywhere. I removed the fitting at the carbuerator and no filter and don't see a water/fuel seperator in line before the fuel pump. Do I need to install one or both of these?
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    stiff steering

    I just bought a 1989 sea ray 20 ft closed bow with a 3.0L I/O. I have found the steering to be very stiff/sticky while underway. It does have power steering and I added fluid as this was down slightly. I noticed when turning the steering wheel there is alot of "creaking" noise coming from what...
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    1989 Mercruiser 3.0 turns over, but won't start

    Spent the day out on Cape Cod Bay. When I got home and tried to flush out the motor, it wouldn't start. It cranks and seems to want to start but won't. I charged the battery. I am alone so it is tough to turn over motor and check for spark. I am having trouble locating a fuel filter also. I...
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