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    Intake manifold drain pipe plug size?

    Hey guys I am trying to drain the water out of my Volvo Penta GL 4.3L V6 intake manifold. It has a square pipe plug and I can't find any thing to fit it in my socket set. I can't get a cresent wrench in there. Please see the illustration photo to see what plug I am talking about. Thanks
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    Drain the manifolds by removing hoses?

    So I been winterizing 3.0L 4cylinder merc boats for the last 6 years with no problems. This year I got myself into a 1998 Volvo Penta 4.3L GL V6 with power steering. Since I am new to 4.3L block I figure I should shut the season down early and get a head start. I been watching YouTube and...
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    Opininions on a Four Winns Horizon 180 boat.

    Hey guys, Just wondering what you guys thought about a 1999 Four Winns Horizon Boat as listed in the link below. I had a look at it while its sitting at the boat shop to get winterized. The bottom looked in excellent shape and also has a Keel guard going all the way to the bottom of the boat. I...
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    Need advice on buying boat with Volvo engine

    Hey Folks I currently have a 1993 Maxuum 1700SR boat with a 3.0L Mercruiser/Alpha one leg. Havent had any issues with it and I am really happy with it. I am looking into getting a bigger boat. I seen this 1996 Four Winns boat with a Volvo 4.3L engine in it. What are your thoughts about Volvo...
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    Scrapped bottom of fiberglass boat HELP!

    Hey there Was boating out yesterday and got into some shallow water. I felt the boat hit the bottom but seemed like a minor scrap type of hit and didnt seemed that bad. Took the boat out of water and found that I caused more damage then expected. I posted some pics for you guys to see. I hope...
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    Ignition Fuse keeps blowing out

    I have a 1993 Maxum 1700Sr with a quick silver shifter. Inboard 3.0L mercruiser with alpha one leg. Had it for two years and havent had any issues. Took it out yesterday for the first time this year. We were tubing for a couple hours and then i put the boat in neutral then I noticed the engine...
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    How much grease to put in grease nipples?

    So this is my first full year having a 1993 Maxum 1700SR boat with a 3.0L mercruiser Alpha one leg. Bought it in Oct last year, took it for one run and winterized it. Took it out this year and got about 8 runs on it and now getting ready to winterize it again :( What I didnt noticed last year...
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    Dealer says to change engine & Leg oil every second year. Good or bad idea?

    Its that time again, getting ready to winterize the boat again :( From what I have been reading online, people are saying to change the engine oil and leg oil once a year during winterization. I live in Canada and our Boating season is short (3 months). Ofcourse the weather is always perfect...
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    Alpha one trim cyclinder E clip size?

    Hey there, Its a long weekend here in Canada and all the marine shops are closed. I took the boat out yesterday and noticed today that the end cap & E clip on the trim cyclinder is missing. Just the washer hanging loose which I am suprised it never fell off on the way home hitting highway...
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    Advice on selecting prop

    Need some advice/tips on getting a new prop for my boat. I got a 1993 Maxum (1700SR) 17 foot boat with a 3.0L Mercruiser. Just bought the boat in the October and had a couple runs. It currently has a Quicksilver Power 2 SS Varible pitch prop (like having a two speed transmission, pics below)...
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    Engine smoking!! 3.0L Mercruiser

    It was freezing a few nights before. I had drain all the water out of the exhaust manifold and the block a month ago. The weather got really nice out so I decided to winterize my boat. She started right up. I had the muffs on it. Ran solid with no issues for the first ten minutes and temperature...
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    Am I in trouble?

    Ok so took my boat out 3 weeks ago for the last cruise for the season. Loaded the boat back onto the trailer. Since I knew it was the last run of the season I removed the brass drain plug on the block and the exhaust manifold. (The water still hot/warm from the engine) Towed it home and had it...
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    5 seconds @ 5000Rpm safe for 3.0L ?

    I know its not recomended to run a 3.0L mercruser engine at 5000Rpm but I just recently purchased this boat and its equiped with a quick silver Power 2 varible pitch prop. The pitch wont shift until I rev till at least 5000 rpm for about 5 seconds.
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    Non working Fuel Gauge

    Hey there I have a 1993 Maxum 1700SR and the fuel gauge just reads empty at all times. Wondering if its the gauge or the sensor?
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    Searay 170 info, review, specs?

    Looking to get more info about a 1993 Searay 170. I tried searching online and couldnt find to much info, review & Specs. The link below is the one I was thinking of purchasing. Owner says that he does all the work himself but this summer he had to take it in to get the motor aligned and replace...
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    Signs of salt water?

    Just by looking at these pics would you say that this boat has been in saltwater? Its a 2003 and looks like corrision on the out drive and the rim on the trailer
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    1993 Maxum 1700SR

    Looking to buy this 1993 1700SR, Any advice, tips, precautions? Is it a good price or over priced? Thanks for the help!! http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-Maxum-1700SR-Reduced-W0QQAdIdZ226218137
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    Bayliner 175 vs Capri 1850

    Hey there guys I am shopping for a new boat and I have narrowed it down to a Bayliner. I went to the dealer and I saw a 2003 Bayliner 175 for 8900 with a 135hp. I seen a ad for a 1990 Capri 1850 with 115hp for $8250. I am now needing some opinions/advice which one to buy. The 1850 is older but...
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    What type of Oil to use in OMC Stern Drive

    So I drained the oil out of my 1976 Omc Sterndrive today. I noticed the oil in the top part is like car oil and the bottom is white and thick. So is it like car oil up top and gear oil on the bottom? I tried finding it in the manual and could not find anything. THanks
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    OMC 120 Prop Nut part #?

    I belive the part I am looking is called a prop nut. Its the plastic cap that goes over the prop and a cotter pin goes through it. I have a 1976 OMC 120 HP 2.5L boat with sterndrive. I am not sure where I can locate and hoping you guys can help me out, Thanks
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