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    Merc 3.0L and Chevy 350 bolt patterns the same?

    A friend of mine has brought this to my attention. I have no plans to do the swap, but is it true? It has an alpha one drive.
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    Outdrive gear oil level dropping

    I changed the gear oil a month or two ago in my alpha 1. When I pumped the gear oil back in, I stopped when the level almost reached the line in the reservoir. Even after I capped everything back off, the level continued to rise for a few minutes. I had to drain a bit out of the reservoir so...
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    It just DIED....and the night was going so well

    1994 Bayliner Capri Mercruiser 3.0L motor. On our way back to the ramp after a two hour ride, I throttled back to the no wake speed and the motor just stopped. I have no power to the key, and no lights in the guages. I checked the breaker in the motor compartment and it wasn't tripped. I...
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    2 part question!

    Question one: 3.0L mercruiser I/O hooked to an alpha one drive. When driving the boat, it comes completely to operating temp and runs fine all the way around. I have to put out of the inlet (about 5-10 minutes) before I can open it up. When I go to throttle it up for the first time, it...
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    Are Alpha 1 and Bravo 1 hubs the same?

    I know this is the engine forum, but this forum gets more attention from the mechanics! I am looking to make a quick purchase of a stainless steel prop that came off of a bravo 1 outdrive. I think its a solid hub, and my boat has an alpha 1 outdrive. Would this prop work? TIA
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    I need a new prop and want to go ss. Suggestions?

    Short and sweet...A slight mishap over the weekend is making me purchase a new prop. I have a 1994 Bayliner Capri 1950 Bowrider 3.0LX I/O with an alpha 1 outdrive. The prop that was on it was a 14.25x21 3 blade aluminum. The WOT RPM's were right where they should be. I usually have 4 people...
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    Rod selection

    Its been a few years since I have actually since I have been fishing. I am looking for suggestions on a rod selection for me and my wife. She is more or less going to be a total beginner, and I have experience, but its been quite awhile. I just figured lots has changed, so thats why I am...
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    mercruiser 3.0lx ignition wiring

    I have an aftermarket ignition and coil I want to put onto my motor. The coil has four wires instead of the normal 2 that I am used to. I need to know which ones are the ones that fire the coil, and what the other two do if anybody would know. motor SN: 0f274354 if that helps. The ignition...
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    GPS and sounder combo

    I have been trying to research a finder/gps for awhile now. I have been looking favorably at the garmin 540s which is priced at $699 right now. At the $700 price range, would this be the unit of choice? I wouldnt mind dropping in price, but I dont want to go up. I am open to suggestions as I...
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    Getting closer, but still have 2 questions

    Thanks for all the help in the stuck motor thread. The engine is running smooth and quiet. My first question is in refernece to the trim pump. Keeping in mind the boat sat for almost 4 years. The pump will allow the drive to go down and then fights in increments to get it about 1/4 the way...
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    New boat owner, stuck 3.0 4 cyl

    Hello, Im new to the board and boats for that matter and this is my first post. I just picked up a 1994 bayliner with a 3.0L mercruiser I/O. The boat sat for about 3-4 years, and unfortunately did not get properly winterized. The previous owner did remove the plug to let the water drain from...
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