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    92 Merc 3.0L Idle Question

    I started the engine after sitting all winter and I noticed that the idle was at about 900 rpm's and I though it was a little high. I read some of my Seloc manual but I still have some questions. The main question being:<br />What is the difference betweeen the idle set screw and the idle...
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    Belt changing and Tension

    I just purchased my 1992 3.0L Mercruiser at the end of last season and it has a brand new alternator and starter.I assume the last one fried the belt due to the belt particles on the engine and in the spark arrestor. I cleaned all that up The belt however seems loose and when I looked at the...
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    Oil Capacity 92 3.0L Mercruiser

    I recently cahnged the oil on my 1992 3.0L Mercruiser. I pumped all the oil out with a Tempo Oil boy Extracter. It seemed like I got almost 5 qts out of it and this confuses me due to the fact that the manuals say that the 3.0L crankcase oil capacity with a new empty oil filter is 4 qts???? I...
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    Whooo Hooooo

    Ripped the wrap off of her yesterday and she is ready to go. Now if only the weather will cooperate
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    Off to St Pete

    Leaving for St Petersburg Florida tommorow in search of warm weather. Although it is getting warmer around here I need to get out of here for a short time.<br />Hopefully when I come back the wife and I will be able to prep the boat for Spring :D
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    Evinrude info????

    Can someone help me find out what year this motor is:<br />The numbers are : Model # 55873R and <br />Serial # J07077<br />DOes anyone know what year this is?
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    Western MA Boat Show March 3-6

    Just curious if anyone one here planning on going to this?<br />I hae been eagerly awaiting this date. I need a temporary cure for newboat/two-foot-itis. :p
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    Building an Outdrive Stand

    I was wondering about building an outdrive stand so I can begin to experiment on doing some maintenace such as greasing U-joints and impeller/water pump changes on my Alpha I Gen II.<br />Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions regarding this idea.<br />I could have the maint. guys here at work...
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    Filling gear lube on Alpha I Gen II

    Guys I am sorry if this seems a little pre-school but I want to make sure I do this right. <br />The way I understand how to refill a drive is to warm it up and put the drive in the down position and remove the drain screw and then remove the vent screw and drain completely. <br />This is the...
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    Engine Degreasers

    I am interested in cleaning up my engine and was wondering if you guys (veterans)had any suggestions, tricks or just plain insight. :confused: <br />I imagine you have to bag the alternator to keep it dry. Is there anything else I should know or is it safe to spray this stuff(star-brite engine...
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    Where to find windshield support

    I have a 92 Searay Bowrider. One of the pole mounts on my windshield is broken. <br />Anyone know where to find a replacement?<br />Only thing inscribed on the windshield is "taylor made"<br />Thanks guys
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    Frozen Alpha I Gen II

    I had my boat shrink wrapped and the guy wrapped around and under the drive creating a pocket for water.<br />Recently had some rain and the pocket filled with water and froze. :eek: <br />Will this damage my drive? :confused: <br />I have since cut drain holes, etc in the wrap but I am...
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    Bimini Top info needed

    Looking for a bimini top for my Sea Ray 180 bowrider. I want something on the smaller side and since she is in storage I cannot measure. Anyone have any info or suggestions on where to purchase a good one?<br /> EDIT......ITS A 1992 Sea Ray 180 Bowrider
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    3.0 Idle adjustment

    Read the post on 3.0 "clucking" and that same mentioned sound makes me cringe. So I was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks to setting the idle rpm's? I was thinking about putting it on the muffs and adjusting the idle screw, is this correct?
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    Quik Drain kit

    I have heard a lot about the kit to hook up your oil drain through the bilge drain. <br />I was wondering about this for my 92 3.0L Mecruiser. How is this product and is it applicable to my motor? Where can I get it?<br /><br />This site and its members are great.<br />Anyone with boat should...
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    3.0L or 3.0LX ???????

    How do I know which Mercruiser I have? I have all the serial numbers :o
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    Mercruiser 3.0L Drain plugs

    I have a 92 Mercruiser 3.0L and want to make dead sure I know where all the drain plugs are for winterization. <br />How many are there and where are they located exactly?<br />Thanks in advance
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