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    3.0L Manifold Removal- Frozen

    Thanks for the response. I rechecked to see if there were any brackets that bridged between the block and the manifold- didn't find any. I've whacked it from 3 directions (with a 3 lb hammer). tried whacking it some more still won't move.
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    3.0L Manifold Removal- Frozen

    I'm trying to remove the manifold on a 1988 Searay Seville (4cyl. 3.0L Mercruiser). The four bolts came out nicely and the exhaust came free as well. My problem is the manifold itself doesn't budge. I've tried whacking it on 3 sides with a mallet and it wont come loose. Does anyone have some...
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    Water Leak/ Exhaust Smell at Helm

    I have a 1988 SeaRay Seville w/ Merc 3.0L sterndrive. Got it back on the water this summer after 2 years out of the water. Noticed several symptoms and could use some help diagnosing: 1. Exhaust smell in the helm area. 2. Soot on outside of transom near water outlet ports (lowest ports on...
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    Bolt anchors for under deck ladder installation

    I'm replacing my single step swim ladder on my 1988 Sea Ray Seville with a 3 step ladder. The existing ladder uses 1/4-20 machine bolts into some kind of insert. The swim platform is 1/2" fiberglass over 1/2" plywood. This is a blind installation as I can't get to the back of the material. My...
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