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    1994 sea doo bombardier SPI

    Hello to the PWC guys out there. I have been a regular watcher/poster on the mercruiser inboard/outboard forum and had loads of help there and now have a new project.<br /><br />I just got given a 1994 SPI bombardier. I know nothing about these things except that I have ridden them a few times...
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    Replacing distributor & engine timing

    1988 GM 3.0L 4cyl Mercruiser, Alpha 1 outdrive. <br /><br />Can somebody tell me the correct and easiest way to install my distributor once it has been removed and engine timing/position is not known.<br /><br />I cannot get it to start and am sure this is the problem. I took it to the lake...
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    3.0L 4cyl (181ci) purple/yellow wire to coil???

    1988 3.0L 4cyl (181ci)<br /><br />I have a question I hope somebody can answer. I have just finished changing the plugs, points etc on my motor and noticed that there was a wire disconnected from around the starter. The wire is a purple with a yellow stripe and goes up to the positive side of...
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    new fuel/water separating fuel filter location

    I have a Quicksilver water separaing fuel flter to install with the rest of my tune up kit. Does it matter where the filter is located?<br /><br />1988 GM 3.0L 4cyl (181ci)<br />Mechanical fuel pump mounted on the block driven by the engine.<br /><br />Mount:<br />Before the pump?<br />After the...
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    Oil in drive bellows. 1988 3.0L 4Cyl.

    I pulled my drive Friday night to replace my exhaust bellows and there was some of my outdrive oil in the drive bellows. Not a lot, maybe 1/4 cup. Since I last had the drive off to replace my lower shift cable I have ran it for maybe 4 hours. I pulled the top cap off the outdrive and the oil...
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    Won't start when engine warm? What Ignition do I have??

    I have a 1988 Stingray SVB176. Motor is a 4cyl 3.0L I think it is a 140HP??<br />I want to buy a tune up kit as it will not start when it gets hot and almost had me stranded today at the lake. Only thing is I am not sure what the ignition is. The Engine id says it is a mcm 3.0 181ci. What does...
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    First Oil Change - Mobil 1??

    I dumped my engine oil last week after getting the motor too hot (see past posts if interested) and have a new filter installed and am ready for oil after I leave work in a couple of hours. I have always used Mobil 1 in all my cars and love it. Is this something I can use in my boat engine? I...
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    new lower shift cable different to one on boat

    This is not for my boat, I am posting for a friend here at work who has no web access. He has a 1979 Marquis with a 120 mercruiser. I have not seen the boat but I let him borrow my Alpha 1 lower shift cable removal tool (thin wall 9/16 socket with nut welded on end) and he said his shift cable...
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    What are exhaust shutters made out of?

    Engine: Mercury marine 1988 3.0L 4Cyl Engine #B838487.<br />Outdrive: Apha 1 #OB890142<br /><br />I have just ordered the two new hoses for my manifold (the ones which clamp the manifold pieces together) and also a new exhaust shutter as when I removed the manifold there was 1 small piece of the...
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    Update: 3.0 L 4 cyl engine pouring water out of flywheel??

    Just got back from the lake, engine started smoking and bilge filled up really quickly. After being towed and on boat ramp ran engine again and water is pouring out of the back of the engine around the flywheel?? Could it be a freeze plug?? Or worse still a cracked block??<br />Anybody had this...
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    1988 Alpha 1 shift problem

    Just launched my boat for the first time today after mostly completed refurbish after purchase and lots of replacement parts. Boat runs GREAT but clunks when going into forward or reverse and the shift seems very tight but only when in the water and running. I installed a new lower shift cable...
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    Towing capacity

    Hi,<br /><br />I need to purchase a hitch for my 2002 chrysler town and country. I am not sure whether to go for a class I rated at 2000LB GVW and 200LB TW or a class II rated at 3,500LB GVW and 300LB TW.<br /><br />My boat is a 1988 Stingray SVB176. Total weight of the boat is 1865LB. The...
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    Tilt/Trim oil (oildyne pump, I think)

    1988 Stingray SVB176. Mercruiser Alpha 1. 3.0l 4 cylinder engine.<br /><br />I have been searching the forums and cannot seem to find a straight answer as to what oil to use in the tilt/trim system. Mine was off and not working when I bought the boat and I am ready to install and fill/test...
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    Prop Spacing?

    3.0L 1988 Alpha One.<br />1988 Stingray SVB 176<br />Just bought, not put in water yet.<br /><br />I have just finished replacing the pump impellor in the lower unit and was fitting the prop but the rear of the prop touches the bearing carrier nut before it touches the tapered center thrust...
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    Running engine w/o sterndrive?

    I have a boat recently bought and have sterndrive out for various reasons (see previous posts) and have not tried to run the engine yet. Is there any reason why I cannot run the engine without the sterndrive fitted to get it tuned up etc?<br /><br /> Obviously I would feed water from hose to...
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    Prop shaft play, normal or abnormal?

    Mercruiser Alpha One. Serial #OB890142.<br /><br />I have the unit out replacing the water pump and painting the outside of the unit. I posted a question about the prop scraping when installed but did not get a reply.<br /><br />After closer inspection I notices that the rear outer edge...
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    Painting Outdrive- Top Coat After Zinc Chromate?

    1988 Stingray SVB 176<br />3.0 Mercruiser<br />Alpha One Outboard<br /><br />After searching previous posts on this subject I still have a question. I have my complete sterndrive out replacing the waterpump, bellows etc.<br /><br />I have sanded the sterndrive and have ordered a can of Zinc...
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    Prop noise

    Getting my new (bought used) boat ready for water and noticed that when turning prop by hand clockwise it is rubbing somewhere (metal to metal noise) If I pull the prop to the left when turning it goes away?<br /><br />What could this be? also in neutral with engine off should the prop be able...
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    Replacing Exhaust boot 1988 3.0L AlphaOne

    I just bought a Stingray SVB 176 and am in the process of getting it water ready for the summer.<br /><br />Does anybody know how easy it is and what is involved in replacing the exhaust boot on a 1988 Mercruiser Alpha One outboard?<br /><br />Also if I suspect that the previous owner of the...
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    Replacing Exhaust boot 1988 3.0L AlphaOne

    I just bought a Stingray SVB 176 and am in the process of getting it water ready for the summer.<br /><br />Does anybody know how easy it is and what is involved in replacing the exhaust boot on a 1988 Mercruiser Alpha One outboard?<br /><br />Also if I suspect that the previous owner of the...
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