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    FYI oil temp and rpm info

    I thought I would post some observations regarding oil temps. I did this a few months ago when it was in the low 80's and the water temps were about the same. I put a temp gauge in the port just above the oil filter location on my 4.3 and it worked great. Cruising was for 5 plus minutes. I only...
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    draining water from engine and manifolds

    Am I supposed to drain the engine and manifolds after each use or just for storage?
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    suspension stiffness

    With the boat on the trailer, If I stand on the trailer next to the wheel and shift my weight up and down, should the suspension move up and down?
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    Opinions on DB Electrical starters

    I need a new starter for my 92 OMC 4.3. They have good feedback on Ebay and their prices are good. The old starter can't be rebuilt. Any opinions or other options? Thanks!
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    oil cooler

    Would an oil cooler take care of the oil question? I am assuming that the reason for special oil in a marine engine is because of the oil temp gets a lot higher than in a car or truck or is there more to it than that? Anybody know what the temp gets up to in a typical I/O?
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    prop recomendation

    I just bought a 1992 18ft Reinell bowrider with cobra/4.3 180hp. I would like to pull a 160lb skier once in a while. I think I want a 14x21 3 blade but would like some opinions. I am hoping for close to 50mph with 2 people. Thanks
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    Rated HP for my 92 4.3 mercruiser

    I just bought a 92 Reniell 180 brxl with a 4.3 2barrel carb Mercruiser/Cobra. I can't find the rated HP anywhere on the engine or on the internet. Any Ideas where to look? This is my first boat and my first post on this forum. Thanks
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