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    3.0 Extreme Blow by- leak down

    I have a 1990 Mercruiser 3.0. I was out on the water on Sunday, boat ran great was out for about three hours or so, No strange noises or anything never even ran at WOT-lots of no wake area and just cruising. I retrieved the boat and pulled the plug and motor oil begins to flow out. I closed the...
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    1974? Mercury model 110 9.8 HP

    Hello. I have been on the site for quite a while, documented a restoration project and did some posting on the Mercrusier board. I picked up a couple of Mercury outboards as a project a few days ago a 4 HP and a 9.8 HP. Both motors have good compression and seem to be clean and worthy of some...
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    Looking for a project?

    I am not but I saw this in the Norfolk, VA craigslist. Thought it may interesting to someone in the area. Kind of fuzzy but it looks like a vintage merc hangin on the back. https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/4766341236.html
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    Engine Control replacement

    So my engine remote control has taken its last trip I think. During my restoration I was able to clean up the box and regrease it etc. The box works like it should but the handle is shot and the cables are rusted in it so I think it is time to replace the entire set up. The boat is a 1988 model...
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    No Feedback Steering?

    I am about at the end of my restoration project. I have been running the boat all summer and having a great time. So now I am looking to replace some of the old hardware that I just re-installed to actually have some fun on the thing. One item is the steering cable/helm. It is the original and I...
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    Urethane Clear Coat

    Hello All. I've been doing a bit of painting and had an issue that I have not seen before. I mixed two ounces of urethane based clear coat with one ounce of duplicolor specialty reducer. When I started to lay down the clear, it came out of the gun in wispy strings. It looked almost like spider...
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    Upholstery Questions-All opinions welcome

    I have decided to try and tackle the making of new bow section cushions for the good old stingray. This is the last major project for the boat before I claim that its done. Anyway, I was able to find a sewing machine on CL that is able to handle at least 6 layers of vinyl, (I didn't try any...
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    1989 Mercruiser 3.0 Starter shim?

    I have replaced my starter did not include shims, it did not have them originally. I see that a shim is on the parts diagram for my motor though. Do any of you that have a 3.0 have shims on your starter or is this something that varies by case? I had some grinding issues but thought the new...
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    Add A Battery Advice

    I am interested in adding a second battery to my 1988 Stingray project. I have the 3.0 Liter motor, alpha one outdrive in case that's needed. I have been looking into the Blue Sea Systems add a battery kit. I have decided to go with the mini which handles up to 65 amps. I get the concept of...
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    Motorcycle Battery?

    So I am running short on space in the engine compartment area but want to add a house battery for some electronics I'll be adding. I'm talking a 12 V DC charger (cig lighter style), stereo, amplifier, subwoofer, LED lights and a GPS/fish finder. It is my intention to set this up as a standard...
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    New Progress and New Questions

    I have a 1989 Mercruiser 3.0, the motor has been storage for 18 months or so waiting for the restore on the boat to be done. I have asked a couple of questions regarding the motor and outdrive and finally have been able to work through some issues and get the motor in the boat, outdrive on and...
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    Alpha One re-install

    I'm having a problem reinstalling my outdrive. I got the alignment straight with the bar, greased up the yoke and went at it. The problem is that the drive will slide in to the studs and go no farther. The yoke makes the coupler and with a couter clockwise nudge i can feel it go in but then...
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    Shift cable end Aplha one drive

    I bought a transom service kit that included a new shift cable. I went to install the slide on the cable but the end is hexagonal and won't run through the slide (hole is round, so too small). What am I missing here? Any feedback,ideas would be great. Thanks
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    Lower Exhaust Pipe R/MR ALPHA ONE STERNDRIVE

    Okay this may get the newbie question of the day, I have been working the sterndrive of my restoration. I was dryfitting the gimbal housing and inner transom plate. I took a look at the lower exhaust pipe and found that the gimbal has 5 threaded holes while my pipe only has 4. So, what gives, do...
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    Gibmal bearing housing burr?

    Hello Guys. I have been working on the gimbal housing from my donor driveline. I bought the service kit to replace the shift cable, bellows and gimbal bearing. I had noticed that the bearing barely turned at all and thought it was definitely bad. Fast forward to today, as I am working like a...
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    Tower of Power-SE VA Craigs list

    If someone is looking for an outboard. Saw this on c-list today in the Norfolk, VA area. Looks like a good deal Mercury TOWER of Power 140hp - $400 (Norfolk)
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    The answer

    I think that we have all heard the question; Can I get my money back from a resto? Ask this guy: 14 dt wooden boat refinished Have a great weekend.
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    1964 Cutter

    I came across this gem in CL today. Anyone ever owned/heard of Cutter? http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/3356647278.html
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    Thoughts on ACE Trailers?

    I have a line on a 2007 model ACE trailer. This is a single axle aluminum trailer for a 19' foot boat. The trailer I have now is a load rite that needs a new axle assembly (includes leaf springs and hubs). This is the original trailer that came with the boat in 1988. I'm thinking I might go...
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    Winter motor storage while under resto

    I bought a Mercruiser 3.0 off a donor boat to go into my boat that is under a full resto. I am wondering if I should take any precautions to store the motor over the winter. It is in my garage that will most likely never be below 45 degress or so. There is no water in it and no fuel supply...
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