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    Mericruiser 3.0 prop question

    I noticed these lines on my prop and was wondering if these are normal or is it something I should be worried about?
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    Mericruiser 3.0 prop question

    Sorry if this is redundant but I'm trying to get a little more top end speed from my 95 searay with a 3.0lx motor. I currently have a 19* prop that was on the boat when I purchased it last year. I currently run it at about 4500 rpms at around 35 mph give or take a few with a full load of gear...
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    u joint question 1995 3.0

    I am in the process of fixing to replace me u joints in my 3.0 mericruiser. I looked at some threads and noticed a list of part numbers that cross referenced to the automotive side of things. I'm trying to go as inexpensive as possible but also to do the repair correct the first time. One of the...
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    great.. gimbal bearing is shot

    Well this past week we were enjoying our searay mericruiser 3.0 during the 4th of july week vacation. I noticed a slight noise during turning so today I pulled the out drive thinking it was the u joints. Well come to find out my gimble bearing is shot . The cause... a rip in the bellow. Great...
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    fuel filter question

    I went to change my fuel filter today and when I opened it up. . I found this. Is this some type of fuel filter that I haven't seen or heard about yet?
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    reservior question

    Sorry if this is such a noob question but what is this reservoir circled in red used for on a 3.0 mercruiser? I know it's not the power steering fluid since that reservoir is on the actual pump.
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    another timing question on a 3.0

    okay guys.. Hoping you all can help me out. I started a thread in the props section but it turned out it wasn't a prop issue. I wanted to start a new thread in the proper section so here I am. I am having a rpms issue. I couldn't get over 4000rpms @29 mps with a 19* prop. I checked my...
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    mercruiser 3.0 alfa 1 prop recommendation

    Okay guys.. need a little help with my prop. I just purchased a 95 searay 175 . Took it out a few weeks ago to make sure it was working correctly. My WOT was at 4000 rpms but from the reading I've done it should be closer to 4600. I just checked my prop (which is pretty beat up) and read the...
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    diesel oil Ok for merc 3.0?

    Hey guys... new to boating so please forgive me for my noob questions. I just purchased a fix her upper 95 sea ray 175 with a 3.0 i4 mercruiser. I have no history on the boat so I'm going through it making sure it's all good to go. My question is... I'm aware the proper motor oil to use is...
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