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    Tilt and trim questions

    Well end of last season I picked up a new to me boat, 93 stingray with a 3.0 mercruiser. Well while getting it ready for the season I opened the tilt and trim res to check the fluid level and the fluid was looking milky so I figured I must have water in it, I siphoned out all the fluid into a...
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    no spark

    Well after doing some searching and reading here this is where I am at..... I have spark at the coil but not at the plugs. I have to still replace the cap/rotor and while I am at it I think I will replace the ignition sensor (I dont know where that is so if anyone could let me know that would...
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    Thunderbolt 4 question

    Is there a difference between one out of a v6 and a v8? Thanks
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    Ignition solenoid question

    Is an ignition solenoid a sealed marine one or can you use an automotive one? Wanted to go out tomorrow but can not get the marine one until Tue but can get an automotive one today. I just want to know if I should make plans to go out tomorrow or wait. Thanks
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    What oil to use?

    Now I am sure this will bring up a heated conversation on oils and I am not looking for that. What I want to know is what weight oil is best for a 85 5.7 350 in a 23 ft century? Also is there a difference in say a marine brand and a car brand motor oil? Thanks
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    changing to thru hull exhaust

    Was thinking of changing to thru hull exhaust mainly because I like the sound of it and was wondering the pros and cons to this. Is it a hard task to do yourself? What would I need to do this if so? thanks
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    water in cylinders 5 and 7

    well I found water in cylinder #5 and #7 :( Now I do know this is going to be a big task to fix due to my lack of knowlage SO with that being said what could it be and where should I start to look to solve this problem. ANY input on this would be great thanks Ray
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    Where to find serial #

    I have an 85 century with a 5.7 mercruiser 260 hp where do I look to find serial #s or ID #s and such thanks
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    Where to find serial #

    I have an 85 century with a 5.7 mercruiser 260 hp where do I look to find serial #s or ID #s and such thanks
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    Auto vrs maerine

    What is the difference between an automotive starter and a marine starter? thanks
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    1985 Century questions

    Hello all, I recently purchased a 1985 Century 5000 and have a couple of questions I can not find on the net anywhere.... The person I bought it from said it was a 24.5 ft but NADA only lists a 23 ft Century 5000 for 85. If I am to measure it do I go from the anchor platform to the swim step...
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    engine questions

    Just wondering if I can add things like chrome valve covers and such from a regular truck engine? I have a bunch of things in the garage from an old pick up I used to own and need to replace the valve cover gaskets anyway. I would think it is ok but would like to hear if the marine ones are any...
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    Starter problems

    Hello all, Before I start this I figured I would throw it out to see what my input would be. Keep in mind I am new to this, well with that said here is my problem. I was going to do a few things today, I started with lower end fluid change, then I was about to move on to the motor oil change...
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    new boat what to look for?

    First off I would like to say hello to everyone. I have owned a smaller boat for about 10 years (17ft Bayliner with an 85hp Force outboard) and I have decided to go a bit bigger this time around. I recently came across a deal I couldnt refuse and am now the owner of a 1985 24ft Century 5000 with...
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