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    SX-M Drain Hole

    Just remove the dip stick and try a 3/8” 16 bolt. If it screws in easy then the drain will be the same.
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    145 a volvo penta winterize procedure

    Check the antifreeze with a coolant hydrometer which is available at most auto stores, that will tell you the amount of freeze protection. So yes leave the antifreeze in the engine.
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    Is this raw water pump serviceable?

    If the pump was keeping the engine cool then just replace the part in question.
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    1976 OMC stringer electric control box removal

    What makes you think that the switch is at fault? There is a feed from the ignition side which will be red or purple, 2 white wires which are the neutral start, if there are green and blue wires, green is “go,” blue is “back up.”
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    Is this raw water pump serviceable?

    I there a VAT on the pump and parts In the UK?
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    Loud squeal and no idle. Replaced head gasket, put engine back together now this…. :(

    It sounds like the starter is staying engaged when the key is released.
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    1976 OMC stringer electric control box removal

    To separate the control from the mounting bezel get a punch and a hammer and un screw the center ring nut, it is a right hand thread. A few taps usually will loosen it. I believe there are some of those tubular switches on e bay. First check it with an ohm meter, the problem may be elsware.
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    Is this raw water pump serviceable?

    You never mentioned that you were in the UK. I now understand your plight. If you have the tools and ability then take a shot at repairing It. Here in the “colonies” we are spoiled with lower prices for those type of things.
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    Maintenance on 20 year old VP 3.0 inboard.

    Remove the spark plugs, quart sone Marvel Mystery oil then spin it over with the starter. Has the engine block and manifold been drained to prevent freeze cracking?
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    Tachometer bouncing

    Be sure the bracket and bolts that secures the starter brush end is tight against the engine block.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Trouble Starting

    If you think there is water in the carburetor you will have to at least remove it, flip it over in a clean bucket to check. If there is none then re mount it. Otherwise it needs to be taken apart and cleaned. You may not need new gaskets if you are lucky. Or just get a kit from Sierra. #...
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    Volvo Penta Ford help

    A then there were thr Holman Moody conversions. I had the good fortune to talk to Ray Moody years ago at his shop in Charlotte, NC. He told me it was a crazy time and they were shipping the Ford/Volvo packages as fast as they could get them out of their Florida shop. Ford was cutting them...
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    Is this raw water pump serviceable?

    Save yourself a headache and get a new pump.
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    My 72' gimbal ring has considerable up and down movement.

    The gap in the top should not cause the engine shaking you are describing. A good chance the rear motor mounts are the problem, what happens is the inner steel core has separated from the rubber. Is the engine running smoothly? The easiest way to tighten the vertical clearance is to first...
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    Impeller spun?!?!?!?

    With the boat in the water start the engine, then remove the incoming water hose from the thermostat housing. Try to stop the water flow with your hand. If it stops easily then the problem is in the drive, one of the grommets that seal the water pipe are leaking. Also if the pressure is more...
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    Rescued 69 Evinrude Rogue with stringer need beginner tips

    Since the engine still runs and if you give up on the boat that Buick “nail head” is still popular with some old school street rodders. Obviously it is a fresh water only engine. Worth some $.
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    Mercruiser shifting problem

    With the engine running try pushing the lever that makes the switch cause the engine to stumble.
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    Rescued 69 Evinrude Rogue with stringer need beginner tips

    The 2 plastic plugs that connects the engine to the main harness is usually where the bad connections exist. The smaller one is for the tilt. Just wait to see how much fun you will have removing the tilt motor, you will invent a whole new vocabulary of “X” rated words!
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    Bogging down

    Where the fuel line connects to the fitting on the tank is where the suction tube is located. Un screw the fitting from the tank, the tube usually screws into the fitting. If there is a filter in the tube push it out and pitch it. Using teflon tape put it back together.
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    Oil pressure dropping

    What could be happening is a vortex forms under the pickup screen. Then the oil gets air bubbles. There may be too much clearance between the pickup and the bottom of the pan.
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