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    Questions about bringing gelcoat back to life

    This is the process as described on a different website (posting here because this is my preferred site and much more activity): With regard to the process of wet sanding and polishing a tired jelcoat finish... Q1 - Does it HAVE to be wet sanded instead of dry? If so, why? Q2 - Do I have to...
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    Gas flowing from screw hole in carbs

    This is a boat and motor I recently purchased used. Got this 115 Merc fired up today and immediately noticed gas just flowing from some screw holes in every carb. Each carb has 2 small screw holes located horizontally from each other. On each carb, the right screw hole has a screw in it and...
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    1994 Mercury 115ELP tilt problem

    So if I use the tilt button on the side of the motor, on the throttle control or at the bow controls they all have the same result...Just a click at the solenoids (one for each direction). Full battery. Any ideas? Thank you!
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    1994 Mercury 115ELP starting problem

    I picked up this boat after it had been sitting a while (3-4 years). It does turn using the pull string and it is full of new oil and I have a new battery in. The problem...When I turn the ignition I get the alarm (the one at the ignition), loud high-tone beeps about a second long with about a...
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    How to install the starter on a Volvo Penta?

    I need to install a starter on a 1986 Volvo Penta AQ225E. Problem is that the old starter was not on the boat so I have no frame of reference as to what goes where. Anyone know where I might find a guide for this without buying a new manual? Thanks.
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    What engine is this?

    This is in a 1986 Bayliner Capri 2150 bowrider. Valve cover has "Volvo Penta 225E" on it and there is what might be a serial tag that says "CU 55226". Pic attached. Thanks for any help.
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    Question about where to connect battery cable

    I am looking at a I/O Volvo Penta that says "220E" on the manifold and it's a 1986 V8. The Positive battery cable is not connected and I am not sure where the starter is on this boat. Is there a link to a manual on here (I've searched but can't find one) or can someone tell me where to look...
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    What is this on the OMC Cobra upper unit?

    I ran accross this picture of someone's OMC Cobra outdrive. I have circled (in red) the "plug" or whatever it is that I am asking about. I am concerned because this looks like an avctual plug of some sort whereas my own OMC Cobra outdrive has this hole open and water flows out when running...
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    88 OMC 3.0L Cobra water flow

    Is there a hose I can disconnect to see that water is flowing into the engine? I need to make sure it's flowing because it got really hot last week because it wasn't getting water and I want to make sure I fixed it before I haul it to the lake. Thanks for any help!
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    Complete power upfit...Which way do I go?

    So I am cruising eBay and ran across a hull that I had seen before on the water and just loved the lines. Sea Ray 23' BR. I bought it. What can I say, I am a gluten. Needs a total repower...Engine, gimbal, outdrive. The stock engine shipped with the boat was a "260 Merc". Probably gonna...
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    Swap an OMC outdrive with Mercruiser?

    In previous posts I determined that my outdrive is bad. At some point some one suggested a manufacture swap for just the outdrive and gimbal. My question is...Is it as simple as swaping the gimbal and drive? Mine is a 1988 OMC 3.0L Find a 1988 Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha 1 gimbal and drive? Thanks.
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    Can I use this drive???

    I have an '88 OMC 3.0L with a good motor but bad upper drive unit. I found an '88 OMC 5.0L with a bad motor but good upper drive. Can I use this or no??? Thanks!
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    Which is bad...Upper or Lower unit?

    - On the lake traveling along at full throttle and outdrive seizes. - Removed outdrive, engine turns over fine. - Separated upper and lower units and see no visible signs of metal shavings and teeth look good in both. - Lower unit: Prop will turn in both directions moving the vertical...
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    How do I separate up/low units '88 OMC Cobra?

    1988 OMC 3.0L Cobra Seloc Instructions (followed them all): If the drive has been completely remove from the boat, simply follow the upper gear housing removal procedures and lift it off the lower unit, otherwise: 1. Move the drive to the full down position and the drain the oil. 2. Now...
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    '88 Mercruiser 3.0 Seized while underway

    So yesterday I am cruising along for about 1/2 a mile at full throttle when the motor just seized up on me. New oil, gear lube, fuel filter. No water in oil. Thanks for any suggestions. Ps: GREAT Forum!
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