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  1. RCrockett

    what is the difference in 3.7 l 165,170,180hp

    In my boat i have a 3.7l 165 motor I turned a rod bearing and found a couple 3.7l motors cheap one is a 3.7l/LX The other is a 170 I guess my question is what is the difference? I can see some of the external stuff blots on differently. But i am more concerned with the internal stuff...
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    '89 Wellcraft Eclipse 186 restore

    I am getting ready to restore my wellcraft Eclipse 186. I live in Central Maine, near Sebec Lake. Anyone know of any salvage yards around here? I need a new dash console, a center window, new wellcraft insignias. This is a hull up restore. My floor and stringer and probably the transom need...
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    3.7 mercruiser rebuild or replace

    I seized up the 89' Mercruiser 3.7 that was in my boat. My big question is should i try to rebuild it? or replace it? If I replace it, can it be upgraded to another engine like the 4.3 v6? What issues will i have if I do this?
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    89' 3.7 mercruiser screeching noise

    I am newbie, but am learning. I hope someone here can give me a direction to go. I am at a loss where to turn at the moment. I got a 1989 Wellcraft with a 3.7 mercruiser and an Alpha one drive unit. I can hear the groans over my motor already. But, I was told the motor had been gone through but...
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