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    3.0L parts

    My boats gone, but I've still got a box full of 3.0L OMC/GM parts for sale if anyone here on the forum is interested. I'll sell them cheap, simply contact me via the link below. Each month that goes by I'll keep dropping the price, till eventually I'll simply give them away for free...
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    3.0L GM parts

    I couldn't find a section on this forum that listed used parts for sale, so I thought I would simply post it here. If anyone is looking for some good used 3.0L engine parts, let me know. Heres a link of what I have. http://madison.craigslist.org/boa/228578887.html If they don't sell...
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    Area for used parts?

    Just a general question...is there an area on this forum to list used parts? I have a lot of 3.0L parts that were salvaged when I recently replaced my engine (cracked block). I'm not sales pitching everyone here, I just wanted to list these parts for the benefit of people on the forum who...
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    Number of hours per gallon?

    1994 Four Winns, 3.0L, VP...28 gallon gas tank. Kind of a strange question, but I'm curious as to how long I can expect to cruise around the lake if my boat is full up on gas when I start? Is there a formula for hours per gallon? I realize that it depends on how many people in the...
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    Any hurry to break in engine?

    I posted the "Any hurry to break in question". For some reason the login doesn't always take my name (bugs in the new system or something.) -spartanpele
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    lower unit crack-hollow area?

    1994 Four Winns, 3.0L, OMC/Cobra/VP <br /><br />I'm in the process of getting a new engine installed and my mechanic emailed me to let me know that he inspected the lower unit when removing it, and my lower unit has a small crack. <br /><br />He sent me a picture of the crack and it appears to...
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    What to do...whats it worth?

    Well, my worst case scenario on my boat has come to fruition. The boat shop called to tell me that in addition to my manifold being cracked, I also have a crack in the block. Now I'm in panic mode trying to figure out what to do. :confused: <br /><br />But one question I have is this...can...
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    manifold question

    1994 Four Winns; 3.0L GS, OMC/Volvo<br /><br />Since I'm in the process of having my manifold replaced, I have a simple question.<br /><br />How does water get into the oil if theres a crack in the manifold? Are there oil passageways in the manifold? Does the water get mixed with the intake...
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    old oil, or water in oil...chocolate color

    I have a 94 Four Winns, OMC/Volva Penta 3.0 GS-SX.<br /><br />Yesterday when I changed the oil, (after warmup), I noticed the oil was like chocolate (light brown). Is this because of water in the oil, or is it because of old oil. It wasn't changed out before last winter so I question when the...
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    old oil, or water in oil...chocolate color

    I have a 94 Four Winns, OMC/Volva Penta 3.0 GS-SX.<br /><br />Yesterday when I changed the oil, (after warmup), I noticed the oil was like chocolate (light brown). Is this because of water in the oil, or is it because of old oil. It wasn't changed out before last winter so I question when the...
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    motion sickness

    I'm curious as to what everyone here thinks about motion sickness remedies. I know of dramamine, ginger, watching the horizon, getting fresh air, etc. <br /><br />Are there any other home remedies or tried and true methods of preventing sea sickness or recovering from it when it sets in?<br...
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    ujoints

    I have a 1994 Four Winns, 3.0L OMC, Cobra SX. The manual says to lube the ujoint at the start of every season. In order to do that it looks like the drive has to come off.<br /><br />How often does everyone lube their ujoints? Every year, every 2 years, etc. I only ask because I've already...
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    OMC Cobra oil cooler question

    I have a 1994 Four Winns with an OMC 3.0 liter Cobra SX.<br /><br />The question I have is on the oil cooler setup. (Called the oil cooler, but in schematics its part of the power steering pump system.)<br /><br />I recently finished up my spring maintenance, started up the engine, and then...
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    Simple Q-changing oil

    Just a quick simple question... <br /><br />I recently purchased a 1994 Four Winns with an OMC Cobra, 3.0 L, and I'm doing the spring maintenance.<br /><br />When doing the oil change, it looks like theres an oil tube coming from the bottom of the pan to the side by the oil pressure guage. I'm...
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    I/O Trailering and transom saver?

    Does anyone know if they make a transon saver for I/O's?<br /><br />I have a 1994 Four Winns with a 3.0L OMC I/O and when trailering the outdrive swings back and forth from side to side. I've thought about simply tieing a rope to prevent it from moving (the steering wheel spins accordingly)...
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