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    torque shift prop question #2

    Thanks for the information. I have another question. I read an article just this morning while doing a search for the torque-shift prop,<br /> http://www.stingrayboats.com/products/reviews/tb3_99.html <br /><br />They tried the 144-126 on a stingray 3.0L sterndrive and found it ventilated and...
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    Bondo, et. al. torque shift prop tech question

    I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L in an 18ft chaparral open bow. I need to know what torque shift prop to buy. I am currently running a 19 pitch stainless ballistic prop which gives me a top speed of 45mph at 4500 rpm but the ski pulling power has dropped off compared to the 17 pitch aluminum prop...
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    Bondo et. al. Torque-shift prop tech question

    I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L in an 18ft chaparral open bow. I need to know what torque shift prop to buy. I am currently running a 19 pitch stainless ballistic prop which gives me a top speed of 45mph at 4500 rpm but the ski pulling power has dropped off compared to the 17 pitch aluminum prop...
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    tilt trim question

    I need to replace my tilt and trim senders on my 1992 alpha one outdrive. There was nothing wrong with the wires but water got inside the sender rusting the reostat. I know that I will need to pull the outdrive to properly replace the two switches but is there another way. What is the reason...
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    tilt trim switch replacement

    I need to replace my tilt and trim senders on my 1992 alpha one outdrive. I know that I will need to pull the outdrive to properly replace the two switches but is there another way. What is the reason why I cannot just cut the existing wires and then splice and seal with silicon to prevent...
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    3.0 manifold replacement

    posted April 29, 2004 05:47 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L 115hp I/O 18 foot chaparral. I have the opportunity to buy a rebuilt LX head from a 1994 maxxum. I need to know what I need...
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    3.0L manifold question #2

    I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L 115hp I/O 18 foot chaparral. I have the opportunity to buy a rebuilt LX head from a 1994 maxxum. I need to know what I need to do to complete this swap. Do I need a new manifold and carburetor etc?<br /><br />The 115hp rating was on the boats title. I emailed...
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    3.0 manifold question

    I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L 115hp I/O 18 foot chaparral. I have the opportunity to buy a rebuilt LX head from a 1994 maxxum. I need to know what I need to do to complete this swap. Do I need a new manifold and carburetor etc?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />David
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    swapping 3.0L head for 3.0LX head

    I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L 115hp I/O 18 foot chaparral. I have the oppurtunity to buy a rebuilt LX head from a 1994 maxxum. I need to know what I need to do to complete this swap. Do I need a new manifold and carburetor etc?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />David
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    what brand spark plug for 3.0 mercruiser

    I have a 1992 mercruiser 3.0L that had ac delco spark plugs which were replaced with bosch after the head gasket was replaced. <br /><br />At first it idled fine and after running it on the lake it began to idle poorly and would sometimes stall when putting it into gear.<br /><br />Is it the...
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    exhaust gasket repair/replace

    I own a 1992 Chaparral 1800SL limited with a 3.0L mercruiser stern drive. Recently I believe it blew the exhaust gasket. It is not overheating, no water in the oil and it does not idle poorly. In fact it seemed to run just fine except for the hissing noise. I could see where the exhaust...
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