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    Thermostat gaskets 3.0 merc

    My bad should have showed all info.
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    Thermostat gaskets 3.0 merc

    I removed the old thermostat. It looks liks a gasket is in the bottom. Took it out . Is the rubber oring correct or the cork? The kit has too many. Also the top gasket has one thats foll and another with a hole on the middle. Just want to make sure all is correct.
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    Removing sharlhide

    i used laquer thinner what a job after acid wash with purple power still spots is this normal.?
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    Removing sharlhide

    i used laquer thinner what a job after acid wash with purple power still spots is this normal.?
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    Winterize carb

    Ive heard from a mechanic i should run it out of gas and send sea foam down the fuel line to flush out last if oxygenated gas that gums up. Any thoughts?
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    Deep cycle or staeting battery

    I only have room for 1 battery. I usually park on the lake and listen to music. Should i use a deep cycle or only the starting battery i currently have
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    Winterize carb

    Agreed it also increases the price here as we get it from ca.
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    Winterize carb

    We have that blend of gas(menthonol) in phoenix for the winter gums up if sits too long. I rebuilt my carb 2 yrs ago
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    Winterize carb

    3.0 mercruiser i/o
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    Winterize carb

    does anyone put sea foam in fuel line to flush out gas before dhutdown for 4 month period. Im trying to keep carb from gumming up.
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    Yeah, it's always little tips and tricks. I did get it in so I put the other one on top of it. The old one and put pushed really hard and popped it in and we're good to go. Thank you for all your help
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    Yeah, I do have the manual but it's in the house on the computer and I'm out in the shop. So I always Love the little helping hand said. Everybody gives you with a little tips that are not on a computer. Thank you very much.
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    Yeah, I know the drill always use Mercury or parts or quicksilver. The yellow part went back in now, but it doesn't seem like it goes down. Really far. Is it's supposed to be snug or in a certain position
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    No the impeller was intactso just this thing is warned down
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    Thank you. Also, this yellow part will not come out. Is there a special tool for that You can see definitely need to be changed
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    Torqe for impeller housing in 3.0 merc i/o

    Does anyone know correct torque for the 4 small bolts also do you use gasket seal on all 3 gaskets ? Some say only the bottom but i do not want any issues.
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    Lower unit wont seperate from top plate i/0 alpha one

    Was stuck. Finally used long allen and tapped it in bolt hole to loosen. Thanks for responding
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    Lower unit wont seperate from top plate i/0 alpha one

    I have it sometimes things need a little help to avoid breaking something. Thanks
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    Oil pressure

    Yep that was it thanks
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    Lower unit wont seperate from top plate i/0 alpha one

    All 6 bolts and the water pump disconnected. Tap pretty hard with rubber mallet. Wont seperate. Am i missing something i did rebuild this 3 years ago?
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