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    99 Merc. Alpha One Oil out of PCV Valve

    I have a problem where oil is coming out PCV valve it seems. The oil seems to be coming out of the valve itself, and possibly from around the gasket the valve is seated on. It seems as if it is getting on the spark arrester as well. Any ideas?
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    Quick Question About Hub

    How can I tell if I have a Flow Torq hub? Were they standard equipment on some outdrives? Mine is a 1999 3.0L Alpha One on a 1999 Regal bowrider. I am getting ready to make a prop change to SS and need to know if I need to order a hub kit in addition to the prop. BTW, I am looking into an...
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    One last question before taking the plunge to SS

    Ok, thanks to everyone so far for their advice. My current specs are running a 21p Al on a 1999 3.0L Alpha One with WOT around 4400 rpms and top speed of about 43mph. My boat is a 99 Regal 17' and loaded at about 2500lbs. I have narrowed my selction down to the Apollo and Solas Titan. I am...
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    How to tell if Alpha Gen I or Gen II and Ratio

    Hello everyone. I just recently purchased my second boat (1999 Regal with 3.0L Alpha One). How do I tell whether or not it is generation I or II and how do I tell what gear ratio I have? The boat didn't have an owner's manual or service manual avaliable (seems like this is pretty common...
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    Which Prop for my Merc 3.0?

    Hello everyone. I just purchased my second boat and it is a 1999 Regal with a 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha One. WOT speed is around 43mph. The holeshot however, is really lacking. It currently has an aluminum 21p on it and I would like to get a SS. I was thinking about going to a 19p which would...
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    1998 Horizon 180RX

    Hello all. Looking to buy a Four Winns and have located one (1998 Horizon 180RX) but they are asking $12,900 for it. Doesn't that seem a little steep. It only books out at $10,500 (high retail) according to NADA. I know that NADA is usually a little off but that much? It has a Volvo 4.3GL...
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