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I purchased an oil pressure/water temp. audio warning kit from Sierra expecting it to come with a wiring diagram but no such luck. Can anyone steeer me to a website that may have it....I've searched everywhere...even a Mercruiser kit diagram would help.
Thanks.
I'm trying to lift a 1990 model Mercruiser 3.0 litre and am having trouble removing the rear engine bolts. I've torqued on them with some major foot pounds and they seem to have a spring loaded effect then stop and won't budge. The Merc manual says to lift the engine slightly with a hoist...
I know a marine camshaft is required for a marine application but I got in a debate with a coworker who insisted there is no difference and that an automotive camshaft would work fine because he use to race trucks and the camshafts he used held up fine under those conditions so there is no...
Hi Everyone and Merry Chrsitmas!
I am in the process of stripping down a Mercruiser 3.0 litre to rebuild(water in crankcase....sigh) and am gathering up supplies/tools. My question is what do you recommend for silicone sealants and gasket sealers. I'd be interested in specific brands...
Can anyone tell me whether my 3.0 L Mercruiser 1990 Number OC863779 has a 1 piece oil pan gasket or not? Or tell me where I can check the number against a parts list on line?
I've got a 1990 Capri and am looking for a reasonably priced oil filter for it. I had my local autoparts stroe cross it and the filter they recommended cost me $25. Do you guys recommend using a standard automotive filter or the $$$ marine recommendation???