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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

Turns out it was the Water pump. Thank you all for your suggestions. Ran it without the belt for a very short time to isolate the...

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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

Thursday at 7:02 AM
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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

Thursday at 7:00 AM
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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

I am having a tough time finding timing gear set for the Mercruiser 3.0 any ideas on good sources for engine components. Also water pump.

Wednesday at 7:52 AM
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alpha-newbe reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like.

manuals are copywrite protected you can buy used on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mercruiser+manual+10 I believe its...

Wednesday at 7:48 AM
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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

My motor is a 1988. I heard mention of the adult section on this website having manuals? Could not find it.

Tuesday at 8:09 AM
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alpha-newbe reacted to Alumarine's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like.

If your motor is a 1998 it should be covered in Mercruiser Service Manual Number 10, Publication Number 90-14693-1 Ebay has a number...

Tuesday at 8:02 AM
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alpha-newbe reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like.

Read bondo post above if outdrive is all the way up and you run above idle speed the ujoints will make noise. before you spend too much...

Tuesday at 7:29 AM
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alpha-newbe reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like.

still not sure if the drive is up or not.... if up just trim the drive down and run it at that speed first see if the noise goes away...

Tuesday at 7:29 AM
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alpha-newbe reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like.

ok thanks. it seems to be coming from rear of engine. I would think its either in gimbal bearing , ujoints or something in flywheel...

Tuesday at 7:29 AM
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alpha-newbe reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like.

yes they are hydraulic flat tappet. the lifters are accessed behind the two panels. You can pull the rocker cover and see if there is...

Tuesday at 7:29 AM
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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

I will be doing a bit more checking with stethoscope and camera prior to any major removal of hardware. it sounds like it is coming...

Tuesday at 7:13 AM
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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

The shift cable is set correctly as well. Initially it was set at 5.5 with a pinned barrel nut. no adjustment could be made. So...

Tuesday at 6:56 AM
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alpha-newbe replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.

Drive is always down when running. Never up.

Tuesday at 6:52 AM

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